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BM Caterers’ third Golden Hearts dinner has raised more than £60,000 for Ukraine, taking the total raised to £150,000 over the last two years.
The event took place on Friday 8 November at BM client site Hogan Lovells in London, and saw BM consultant chef Adam Byatt, owner of Michelin-starred Trinity restaurant in Clapham, serve the 200 guests a three-course meal.
As well as a live charity auction, which included donated from people across the hospitality sector, keynote speakers Ukrainian chef Olia Hercules and journalist Felicity Spector discussed their experiences of the war, their projects to support Ukraine’s people and food culture, and what support the UK food industry can give.
Money raised from the auction and ticket sales went towards the final total.
BM has been organising Golden Hearts dinners since 2022 to raise money for work in Ukraine. This year, funds went towards the Order of St George train and equip team’s work in Ukraine, mainly made up of British military veterans experienced in providing medical support in remote areas.
During multiple visits to Ukraine, they have conducted numerous training courses both to civilian organisations and military medics of life-saving, pre-hospital trauma care.
Angus Brydon, MD, BM Caterers, said: “We are so proud to see the continued support of our BM family and the wider food industry for Ukraine. Our Golden Hearts dinners are all about coming together, sharing a meal, and doing something meaningful as a community, and we stand with the people of Ukraine, doing what we can to support these people who have shown incredible courage.
“We’re grateful to so many people, including our BM family, Hogan Lovells, suppliers and partners, who have contributed significantly to the success of this event.”
