Following the hugely successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced its second headline event, aptly titled Love Hospitality, taking place on Monday 25th March 2024 at London ExCel.
A focal point for The Burnt Chef Project, Love Hospitality will see hundreds of people from across the hospitality and foodservice sector come together to celebrate and recognise dedication and hard work from across the industry. Showcasing all that’s great about the sector, the event will serve as a demonstration of all that can be achieved through our collective commitment.
As a Not For Profit organisation working to support those suffering from mental health problems and reduce the stigma around mental health, Love Hospitality will also provide an opportunity for The Burnt Chef Project to raise vital funds to support the ongoing work of the social enterprise.
Held on the first night of HRC 2024 in London, the event is set to take place in the Palace Suite at London ExCel. Returning as headline partner in 2024, leading equipment manufacturer, Unox, is once again demonstrating its commitment to The Burnt Chef Project, alongside supporting partners including HRC, ExCel Hospitality and Talent Hive.
On the launch of the 2024 Gala Dinner, Founder and CEO of The Burnt Chef Project, Kris Hall comments: “Launching Love Hospitality, our second gala dinner is a really proud moment for all involved with The Burnt Chef Project. Following the success of our first event, Out of the Shadows, in November 2022, we have been looking at how we can deliver an event on an even bigger scale. Thanks to our returning headline sponsor, Unox and the support of HRC, ExCel Hospitality and Talent Hive, we’re now able to do just that. Bringing together hundreds of hospitality operators, businesses, suppliers and service providers, the night is set to be a true spectacle of everything that’s great about our incredible industry. The dinner will also be an opportunity to further raise awareness about the mental health challenge in our industry, ultimately helping to drive conversation.”
As a longstanding supporter of The Burnt Chef Project, Unox, a leading manufacturer of professional cooking solutions, has again been confirmed as the headline partner for the dinner. On the launch of Love Hospitality, Scott Duncan, Managing Director at Unox UK adds: “We’re delighted to be continuing to support the work of The Burnt Chef Project by remaining the headline partner for the gala dinner in 2024. As a proud supplier to the foodservice industry, we understand the pressures faced by operators and suppliers alike. That’s why we’re committed to helping spread the word, support those in need and reduce the stigma around mental health. Out of The Shadows was a fantastic celebration in 2022 and I’ve got no doubt that Kris and the team will deliver an even bigger and better event on the first evening of HRC 2024.”
Having previously taken place at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, the next gala dinner from The Burnt Chef Project will take place at ExCel London on the opening night of HRC 2024. One of the largest foodservice trade shows in the UK, HRC sees thousands of visitors and exhibitors attend the three-day event. On the partnership, Andrew Pantelli, Project Director at Montgomery Group, owner of HRC explains: “Having attended Out of the Shadows in 2022, I knew the cause was something that resonated with the HRC team and I felt it was an event that we’d very much like to support in the future. When the opportunity came up to host the dinner in association with HRC 2024, we jumped at the opportunity and were only too happy to provide the space at ExCel itself. Mental health is such an important topic of conversation for the foodservice and hospitality industry, so what better way to raise awareness and celebrate all that’s great about this vibrant sector than to hold the prestigious event alongside the UK’s largest foodservice trade show.”
Love Hospitality will take place in the Platinum Suite at ExCel London on Monday 25th March 2024. To find out more information about the partnership opportunities that are available, if you would like to purchase tickets for the event or if you would like to understand more about the work done by The Burnt Chef Project, please visit www.theburntchefproject.com.
