FAQs

WHAT IS THE ADMINISTRATION PROCESS? 

The use of electronic tills makes the administration very straightforward. Restaurants allocate a button on their till to Love Food Share Food and staff add £1 to the bill given to the customer. At the close of business each day, the end of day report gives the sum totals for food, alcohol, beverages, service, etc., and a separate sum for the amount taken for Love Food Share Food. 

At the end of each week the restaurant then simply makes a bank transfer directly into Love Food Share Food’s bank account: (insert bank details). Please use the name of the restaurant as a reference so we know who to thank.  

HOW ARE CUSTOMERS MADE AWARE?

A discrete table card is placed on each table or in the bill folder explaining to the customer that a voluntary £1 will be added to the table’s bill at the end of the meal, and that for every £1 donated, 50p goes directly to FareShare Sussex and Surrey and Brighton Foodbank, with the other 50p used to support Love Food Share Food’s campaigns to raise more funds for charity.  It is also made clear that the customer may choose to decline to donate. 

WHAT IS THE COST TO THE RESTAURANT? 

There is zero cost to the restaurant. Love Food Share Food provides every participating restaurant with all the table cards and information they need. Added to that, the admin for the campaign is minimal. The scheme is a very cost-efficient way for restaurants to fulfill their social and community responsibility.

RESTAURANT STAFF AND TIPS 

As electronic tills make adding the £1 easy and straightforward, participation usually presents no problems for staff. And most staff enjoy being associated with an employer who has a social conscience.

CUSTOMER ATTITUDES 

Our market research conducted in central Brighton shows 100% of customers would be happy to participate and give a little something back after enjoying a delicious meal. 

WHAT IS THE VAT EFFECT? 

The £1 donation is added to the bill after the service charge and VAT, so it does not affect the restaurant’s VAT returns. Restaurants are asked to submit funds to Love Food Share Food by the end of the week or month at the latest.