Benugo partners with Kids in Museums to launch new café accreditation scheme

Benugo and Kids in Museums collaborate to set industry benchmark for inclusive and accessible museum cafés in the UK.

Image: Family Café Standard

Benugo, in partnership with Kids in Museums, has launched the Family Café Standard, an accreditation scheme aimed at making museum cafés in the UK more family-friendly and inclusive. This benchmark sets criteria for cultural institutions, emphasising affordability, healthy food options, and overall visitor experience. The initiative seeks to address barriers faced by families, ensuring that museum cafés become welcoming spaces for all visitors.

Sophie McCready, Director of Partnerships & Marketing at Benugo, expressed pride in the partnership with Kids in Museums and their commitment to inclusivity. The Family Café Standard will be implemented exclusively at over 20 Benugo sites during the summer holidays and autumn of 2023. Accredited venues, including the British Museum, London Transport Museum, and the Young V&A, have already made positive changes to enhance the experience for families.

Image: Launch of the Family Café Standard at Canteen, London Transport Museum. July 2023. Photo by MTotoe

The scheme, developed with input from families and experts, aims to become a recognised benchmark throughout the UK. It will be extended to independent museum cafés and café chains from November 2023, with Benugo remaining the sole accredited catering company until February 2024. By prioritising the quality and accessibility of museum cafés, the Family Café Standard takes a significant step towards ensuring that families and children have enjoyable and inclusive experiences when visiting cultural institutions.

The full list of Benugo cafés accredited with the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard in London include:

Image: Launch of the Family Café Standard at Canteen, London Transport Museum. July 2023. Photo by MTotoe

Barbican Kitchen at the Barbican Centre

The Pizzeria and Great Court Restaurant at the British Museum

The Pavilion Café at Greenwich Park, London

Canteen at the London Transport Museum

Terrace Restaurant at London Zoo

T. rex Restaurant at the Natural History Museum

Regent’s Bar & Kitchen at Regent’s Park

Parkside Café & Terrace at Royal Museums Greenwich

Energy Café at the Science Museum

Serpentine Bar & Kitchen at Hyde Park

St James’s Café at St James Park

Town Square Café, at Young V&A

Click here for the full list of  Benugo cafés accredited with the Kids in Museums Family Café Standard nationwide:
Ashmolean Café at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

The Bodleian Café at the Bodleian Library, Oxford

The Burrell Restaurant at the Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Redcoat Café at Edinburgh Castle

The Café at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Museum Kitchen and Balcony Café at National Museum Scotland, Edinburgh

Unicorn Café at Stirling Castle

The Savill Garden Kitchen at Windsor Great Park

Lochview Café at Urquhart Castle, Inverness

Website: benugo.com / kidsinmuseums.org.uk