Who We Are
Humane Kitchen is an industry-driven platform working to build a more humane and sustainable restaurant culture.
Rooted in the pillars of Grow, Heal, and Move, we create space for honest conversations, support mental and physical well-being, and help shift hospitality culture from the inside out.
We collaborate with restaurants, individuals, brands, and organizations to scale initiatives that prioritize people over profit—and build safer, more sustainable kitchens for the long run.
We are an organization working to humanize the hospitality industry through bold, transformative tools that spark cultural change.
Founded by industry workers, we challenge outdated norms and ignite change in the hospitality industry with human-centered movements like The 86 Challenge, storytelling platforms like Humans of the Kitchen, and business support with our partners.
Our mission is not just to provide care, but to ignite culture shifts by empowering the humans who power the industry.
Our Initiatives
The 86 Challenge
A yearly pause for the food & beverage industry.
Launching every August 6, this movement invites chefs, cooks, and teams to reset toxic habits and reclaim their health—mentally, emotionally, and physically—through 27, 54, or 86 days of collective wellness and reflection.
Humans of the Kitchen
A storytelling platform sharing the lives and voices of the underserved and often unseen people behind the food.
From dishwashers to prep cooks, we highlight the real stories that power the industry—and remind the world who makes it all happen.
The 86 Challenge
A yearly pause for the food & beverage industry.
Launching every August 6, this movement invites chefs, cooks, and teams to reset toxic habits and reclaim their health—mentally, emotionally, and physically—through 27, 54, or 86 days of collective wellness and reflection.
Humans of the Kitchen
A storytelling platform sharing the lives and voices of the underserved and often unseen people behind the food.
From dishwashers to prep cooks, we highlight the real stories that power the industry—and remind the world who makes it all happen.
Stay tuned—full site launching soon.
In the meantime, follow the journey or reach out to collaborate.
thefuture@humanekitchen.org
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