50,000 school breakfasts funded by Houston & Hawkes
50,000 school breakfasts funded through our partnership with Magic Breakfast
As an independent B Corp caterer, we’ve funded 50,000 school breakfasts through our partnership with Magic Breakfast since joining forces with the charity in January 2024, supporting children across the UK who are at risk of starting the school day hungry.
Magic Breakfast provides nutritious breakfasts to schoolchildren in need, helping to improve their concentration, wellbeing and learning. Pupils receive items such as bagels, bread, porridge and milk, provided through a range of formats including breakfast clubs and grab-and-go options.
Our partnership with Magic Breakfast forms a core part of our commitment to social value and community impact. The funding comes from a mix of direct donations from us through our coffee contribution scheme, alongside funds raised through workplace engagement initiatives across our client sites. Our partners have also embraced the initiative, with global real estate consultancy Knight Frank contributing to 1,476 breakfasts since launching with us at the beginning of 2025.
Following a special event to mark our first year working together, Sarah Dawson, Partner at Knight Frank, said:
“Our partnership is delivering strong progress in areas that matter to us. The Magic Breakfast initiative is a great example of how workplace services can support our people while also delivering meaningful impact beyond our organisation.”
Our co-founder, Simon Houston, said:
“As a caterer, we completely understand the role food can play in people’s health and wellbeing. Partnering with Magic Breakfast allows us to support a cause that aligns closely with our values. We’re determined to build on this milestone and, working with our clients, aim to fund a further 30,000 school breakfasts by the end of 2026.”
Ali Roberts, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Magic Breakfast, added:
“Magic Breakfast is delighted to be working with Houston & Hawkes. With the incredible fundraising efforts from their team, we’ve been able to provide 50,000 breakfasts for children and young people at risk of starting their day hungry. A nourishing breakfast helps ensure that children and young people have the fuel they need to learn and thrive. Thank you to the whole team at Houston & Hawkes, your support is so appreciated.”
