Maray achieves top rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

Maray, a Liverpool-born restaurant group with three sites across Liverpool and Manchester serving Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspired sharing plates, has achieved a three-star rating — the top score possible — in the Food Made Good Standard by The Sustainable Restaurant Association.

Maray is the only independent restaurant group in the North West to achieve this.

The Food Made Good Standard is the only 360-degree sustainability certification designed for F&B businesses across the globe, with a holistic approach that includes every aspect of what sustainability means in today’s environment. The Food Made Good Standard is rooted in practical actions that hospitality businesses can take, providing clear direction, support and — ultimately — a respected, recognised third party certification.

Maray has been working with the Food Made Good Standard since 2018, securing its first star in 2019, its second star in 2021 and, after following the direction and recommendations from these ongoing reports, its third and final star was awarded in December 2024.

James Bates, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Maray said:

 “We are delighted to have been awarded our third star in our latest Food Made Good assessment, having previously held two stars since 2021. This has been a real team effort across the company to improve how we source our ingredients, how we impact society and reduce our effect on the environment. We join an illustrious group of our peers who are recognised for their great efforts in doing business in the most sustainable way they can. At the same time as being proud of our achievement, we’re also looking forward to digesting the recommendations about how we can keep improving what we do.” 

Juliane Caillouette Noble, Managing Director of The Sustainable Restaurant Association said:

 “Maray has completed the Food Made Good Standard four times, using it as a structured roadmap for both quick wins and long-term improvements.

“Their progress includes switching to paperless billing and FSC-approved materials, installing EauVation water systems to eliminate plastic bottles, offering a cycle-to-work scheme, using green energy suppliers, partnering with Carbon Neutral Britain to offset their footprint and promoting plant-based eating through campaigns like “Green January”.”

She concluded: “Maray has shown what’s possible with a clear plan and consistent effort, improving their operations while inspiring others.”

Maray is joining the likes of Flat Iron, Dishoom and Ottolenghi who have all achieved a three-star rating.

For more information, please visit the Maray website.

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