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