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The Bingham’s General Manager Erick Kervaon, along with fellow founders of Alliance of Independent Restaurants AIR Hospitality, Paul Merrett (Owner/Chef of The Victoria Public House) and Eric Guignard (Owner/Chef of The French Table) have devised a four-course seasonal menu which will be cooked and served by 2nd Chance trainees under the guidance of the seasoned chefs.