Home Kitchen Open from the 11th Sept 2024
On any given night in the UK, tens of thousands of people lay their head down on a friends sofa, in their car or on the street. Many thousands more are at risk of becoming homeless-it's a national crisis of monumental proportions.
There a number of reasons people end up unhoused
-from mental health illness to addiction to early childhood trauma, one unfortunate event can lead to a chain reaction of terrible consequences.
Having spent a significant amount of time volunteering at Soup Kitchen London myself, I know that many people who utilise this vital service in the Capital need more than food and shelter-they need opportunities.
What started out as a little idea between a Michelin-starred chef volunteering his time at Soup Kitchen London and the charities' Director, more than three years ago, is finally coming to fruition.
Home Kitchen is a life-transforming social enterprise concept that will see Chef Adam Simmonds employ people from the homeless community who just need a little help--an opportunity.
This world-first fine dining experience promises to serve exceptional food by exceptional people.
Opening this summer in Primrose Hill, our aim is to uplift and upskill homeless people by providing tangible opportunities for employment in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment.
Danni as one of the directors is extremely passionate about home kitchen and the possibility of how many people it can help. It’s been a long journey to get here, and the team have big plans for the future.
In the build up to opening to the public the team have been hard at it!
Here are some of Danni’s updates…
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