On Thursday July 1, Fishmongers’ Hall, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London, hosted a fundraising dinner on behalf of Hospitality Action, the industry’s benevolent organisation. Guests, including top chef Cyrus Todiwala, enjoyed a summer seafood feast in the stunning historical venue. The evening was a great success raising just over £9,000 for the charity.
Following a sun-filled Champagne reception on the livery hall’s terrace overlooking the River Thames, chef Steve Pini and his team created a four-course masterpiece including scallops, lobster and salmon.
There was entertainment in the form of a lively auction with exclusive lots of an overnight stay at the five star Connaught, London and tickets to see nine-time Grammy award winner Natalie Cole perform at the Park Plaza Westminster. Stefano Frigerio of Frenchbubbles was the lucky winner of the raffle, walking away with a £100 Red Letter Day experience.
This was Hospitality Action’s first fundraising dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall. Hospitality Action CEO Penny Moore said: “This was the perfect way to celebrate the summer whilst raising money for the charity. The £9,000 raised is just fantastic and I would like to thank everyone who made this possible”.
Hospitality Action is the trade charity for the hospitality industry. Registered Charity number: 1101083.
Fast Facts
£376,546
The amount of money spent supporting past and present hospitality workers that have fallen on hard times in 2009.
1,505
The number of people helped by Hospitality Action in 2009, 78% of those helped were below the age of 60 with 42% of the charities beneficiaries needing assistance after a life changing illness.
10,386
The number of students reached by the Ark Foundation which educates on the dangers of drug and alcohol dependency.
Visit www.hospitalityaction.org.uk for more information concerning Hospitality Action
