Chefs and Summer Balls

Chefs and Summer Balls is a collection of stories for those familiar with the wonderful world of Hospitality. Indeed, even if you are unfamiliar, read through and discover a world not seen but can only be lived to understand where hospitality people come from. Driven by passion, the funds raised from 'Chefs and Summer Balls' go toward helping and supporting our brothers and sisters from the hospitality world who are in hardship and desperate need of ongoing help, support and hopefully this will show, #wevegotyou Chefs and Summer Balls.Amazing, emotional and humorous stories from the UK's hospitality family. In aid of Hospitality Action Hospitality generously share their stories to help support the industry. Throughout 2020 and into 2021, unprecedented country-wide lockdowns have forced restaurants, cafes and bars across the UK to close their doors and turn off the lights. As Covid-19 has devastatingly swept through the country, - the hospitality book champions stepped up to help others in hospitality in hardship.In Chefs and Summer Balls, Hospitality people gathered together from around the country, including Michel Roux Jr, Kenny Child, Reena and Henal Chotai, (Red Cup Café, North Harrow), Charlie Hodgson and many more, have contributed tales and stories from their experiences working in hospitality, which they wrote during lockdown to help support a beloved and struggling hospitality family. With over 40 stories, from 'Brazilian Salami' to 'Never give up' and stories of coming back from the brink of suicide, this isn't a regular story book. It's a book dedicated to every chef, waiter, housekeeper and manger. Every concierge, receptionist and kitchen porter. Every sommelier, bartender, catering assistant and cook across the country.100% of royalties from the sale of this book will go to Hospitality Action to help offer vital support to all who work within the hospitality industry in the UK.It's a book about survival, winning and re-building. Our beloved industry has been brought to its' knees, it is also a time when the industry we all love so very much, shows its' true strength. By standing shoulder to shoulder and never forgetting 'We've got you ". Charlie Hodgson.Hospitality is our life; We have a common goal; to help those who need our help, we are proud Chefs and Summer Balls will go toward those in hardship. Reena, Henal Chotai: Red Cup Café.I hope that my contributions may raise a smile as well as raising funds. #We'vegotyou is a simple hashtag but means the world. Kenny Child.