Our story
Rooted in Edinburgh
We began with a simple idea: the best food is seasonal, homemade and shared.
How it started
We are a team of eight students taking part in Young Enterprise, working together to turn an idea into a sustainable business. Inspired by our shared love of food and the family recipes we grew up with, we wanted to create something that would allow these traditions to be shared with others.
From our Friday meetings to conducting surveys, developing business strategies and planning logistics, we've experienced the many stages of building a company.
Throughout our journey, we've collaborated with different parts of our local community, including our school's photography students, who captured Scotland through the seasons, and local restaurants who shared their favourite recipes. These connections have helped bring our calendar to life while developing our teamwork and business skills.
Our people
Meet the team
Here's who does what:
Managing Director
Sonja Wise
I keep the team on track and run our Friday meetings.
ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR & HUMAN RESOURCES
Amy Mumford
I look after our records, minutes and people.
Finance Director
Phoebe Allan
I manage the budget and keep track of our costs.
Operations Director
Bella Murray
I keep our orders, stock and delivery running on time.
Digital & Technology Director
Harry Weir
I oversee all technology and ensure everything is running smoothy.
Marketing Director
Skye Hare
I tell our story online and manage our presence on social media.
Sales Director
Carmen MacDonald
I find new places to sell and talk to customers.
Sustainability Director & Main Photographer
Eleanor Macrae
I ensure every decision is held to a greener, more ethical standard, and I photographed Scotland through the seasons for our calendar.
GARDENING ADVISOR
Mohira Tursunova
I helped choose the right seeds for the right months.
Sustainability
How we keep it green
Grow your own
Our product promotes people to grow a little of their own food, cutting down packaging, food miles and wastage.
Local first
We try to keep everything Edinburgh based as much as possible, to reduce our businesses carbon footprint.
Thoughtful materials
We use recyclable paper and plastic-free seed packets.
Less paper
Every recipe and growing instruction lives here on the website rather than in print, to cut paper waste.
Fundraising
How we raised our money
Before the calendar could be made, we had to raise the money to make it. We ran three hot chocolate and coffee stands and put on a movie night, as well as getting investments from shareholders.
Hot chocolate and coffee stands
Saturday morning at New Field
Our first hot chocolate and coffee stand was set up at New Field on a Saturday morning, when hockey and rugby fixtures took place. We served the players and their parents hot drinks to warm them up during the cold morning.
The 1st XV cup match
We ran the stand again at one of the 1st XV rugby cup matches, this time for the spectators watching the game.
Break times at school
Our third stand ran during school break times, so pupils of all ages could come and get a warm drink.
Photo to come
Photo to come
Junior Years movie night
We also put on a movie night for the Junior Years at the senior school, where they got to be with their friends and watch The Grinch together.
Photo to come