Hospitality Action | Charity event

£30,000 (and counting) has been raised for Hospitality Action after 20 of the industry’s top members participated in Hospitality Action’s York to London Cycle Challenge this weekend. The event, sponsored by Bunzl Catering and Hospitality Division, Caterers Linen Supply and Sous Vide Tools, included:

Neil Stephens, Managing Director, Nestlé Professional and his team of 7 cyclists
Roger Oliver, Managing Director, Caterers Linen Supply
Richard Ball, Executive Chairman, Calcot Hotels and Hospitality Action Trustee
Phil Roker, Owner, Commercial Director, Vacherin Ltd

Matt Johnson, Trustee of Hospitality Action and main sponsor of the challenge, says: “Bunzl Catering and Hospitality Division were delighted to sponsor Hospitality Action’s York to

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London Cycle Challenge this year.

Michele Mella GM of Barnsley House and Richard Ball Executive Chairman of Calcot Hotels

“The commitment and dedication of the 20 participants to complete this incredibly tough challenge and raise such an outstanding amount of money for such a worthwhile cause, is fantastic.” Other fundraising events scheduled for the remainder of the year include: Friday, 17^th October: Sporting Legends Luncheon – Meet your all time sporting heroes during this special lunch at the five star Jumeriah Carlton Tower, London Monday, 1^st December: Star-filled Christmas – an exclusive evening at Brasserie Joel within the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London featuring the award winning Nathan Outlaw, Simon Hulstone and Eric Lanlard For more information about Hospitality Action visit their website.

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