Michelin Starred Chef Tom Sellers, is set to host the Merry Men pop-up in London to support a charity that aids hospitality workers. The pop-up will feature a Robin Hood theme as an homage to Sellers upbringing in Nottingham. The menu will draw on the chef's passion for history and provenance by bringing elements of storytelling into the menu. The pop-up will feature a host of guest chefs, including Michelin Star awarded chef Jason Atherton.
A portion of the proceed from the Merry Men pop-up will be donated to Hospitality Action. The London-based charity aims to support members of the hospitality industry struggling with problems including financial hardship, drug addition or alcohol abuse. The final evening of the event will host The Last Feast, a market day where elements from the pop-up will go up for sale. The profits from this final event will be donated to Hospitality Action.
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The Merry Men Pop-Up Will Donate Proceeds to Aid Hospitality Workers
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