https://www.scmp.com/rss/523500/feed The latest news and top stories on Chomp. A leading entity in the technology sector, Hong Kong-based Chomp specialises in its award-winning food-saving application. Founded by Carla Martinesi, it connects food and beverage businesses with consumers to sell discounted surplus food, primarily serving eco-conscious individuals and establishments aiming to reduce waste. Since its 2021 launch, Chomp has rescued over 100,000 kg of food from landfills and partnered with over 250 vendors including major... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Salomé Grouard Salomé Grouard For many, the holiday season is a complex ritual. Tucked 359 days after our last good resolution, Christmas promises to be the perfect time for reflection, celebration and gratitude. ’Tis the season to be jolly after all … But is it really? Christmas lights sparkle across Hong Kong, but this year, my festive spirit is choked with sadness. Less than a month before the celebration, Hong Kong lost hundreds of lives in the Tai Po fire: lives that were young and old, some far from home, others... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3337618/celebrating-christmas-amid-news-war-climate-change-and-tragedy-it-possible?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3337618/celebrating-christmas-amid-news-war-climate-change-and-tragedy-it-possible?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:09 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Chefs United for Tai Po Six chefs from Jia Group restaurants – Ando, Mono, Louise, 22 Ships, Leela and Estro – are coming together for a seven-course charity dinner featuring an exclusive selection of rare wines by the bottle. Tickets are HK$3,888 per person with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to the Hong Kong Red Cross. December 9, from 6pm, Louise, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central. To book, go to sevenrooms.com/experiences/louise Top Swop The vintage and second-hand clothes swap event... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3335288/4-ways-help-tai-po-fire-relief-efforts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3335288/4-ways-help-tai-po-fire-relief-efforts-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:15:13 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When there are leftover lemon peels, chef Barry Quek makes dry assam lemon noodles. The Singaporean executive chef of Whey, a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Hong Kong, was among nine top chefs recruited to offer recipes for a new book called Conscious Cooking – Asian Delights. The book – a collaborative project between the University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s school of biological sciences, the Green Hospitality platform, and food-saving app Chomp – aims to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3317389/hong-kong-chefs-turn-food-waste-delicious-dishes-cookbook-highlighting-leftovers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3317389/hong-kong-chefs-turn-food-waste-delicious-dishes-cookbook-highlighting-leftovers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:15:06 +0000