STARS ® is a food tech start up, based in the UK, Australia and North America. STARS® was founded and is run by Adam Thorpe, a UK based entrepreneur.

The UK companies are engaged in a joint research program with the University of Leeds to develop a delicious plant-based patty made using sustainably regionally grown whole foods, matching the taste, texture and aroma of beef along with matching price parity within a decade. This is being led by Dr Alan Hernandez Alvarez, a recognised global expert in plant-based protein.

STARS® is also hiring under its intern program from the University of Leeds within the following talent clusters; branding, content creation, food and events.

STARS® Australia is looking for its 1st STARS® location in Byron Bay to create a hub for the surf community. As STARS® looks to serve communities in Australia we acknowledge and are grateful to create an organisation within Bundjalung Nation of the Arakwal People or Mob. We respect them, their spiritual places, beliefs, cultural heritage and deep roots and connection to Country, dating back thousands of years. Whilst we learn more of the Arakwal people and County they belong, we seek to engage with their Elders and take their past forward with our future.  

STARS® is a vibe, an approach to life and having a great time for the surfers, skaters, boarders and bikers. The dreamers, the creators, movers and shakers!  We are about having an awesome time in the natural environment of the waves, beach, mountain and trails. 

STARS ® burger shacks.  Straight forward plant-based burgers, shakes & sides menu, white washed walls, cool local music. Our friendly team, hi-tops and snap backs, happy vibes all day.  With your boards & bikes at the door, enjoy the vibe we have going on at STARS ®.

STARS ® is about providing amazing tasting highest quality casual food, having an awesome time with friends, in the best environments.  STARS ® food is brought to you for those special shared moments with your crew, at home or your local hangout, beach, skate park, trails or piste.  We are partnering with some of the leading independent food professionals in the world to establish a network of STARS ®.

Served from naturally inspired environments, surf shack style, close to cultural hubs such as the beach, surf point, bike trails, skate park or off piste from boarding and skiing.  STARS ® is your local plant-based burger shack, offering a choice of burgers, fries and shakes, including our unique blend plant-based burger. 

STARS ® plant-based menu is simple and allows choice of combinations of buns, fillings, shakes and fries.  Plant-based packaging, recycled paper, genuinely sustainable materials.  The teams are vibrant, positive energy individuals who deliver happiness to our customers’ experience.