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London Restaurant Staffed Entirely by People Who Experienced Homelessness

Home Kitchen, a buzzing new fine-dining restaurant in London, is breaking barriers by employing nearly all staff members who have experienced homelessness.

CommunityGNGV Editorial Team5 min readLast reviewed September 28, 2026

Home Kitchen looks like most other fine dining establishments at first glance. But there's more to this London restaurant than meets the eye. Not only is it run as a not-for-profit, but nearly all of the staff members have experienced homelessness.

"We wanted to create a pathway for people to rebuild their lives through meaningful work," said the founder. "Fine dining teaches discipline, teamwork, and valuable skills that transfer to any industry."

The restaurant has become one of the city's most talked-about openings, praised for both its innovative social mission and its exceptional cuisine.

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