London to Brighton Cycle – Supporting The Burnt Chef Project 🚴‍♂️🔥

I'm fundraising for the future of hospitality.

London to Brighton Cycle – Supporting The Burnt Chef Project 🚴‍♂️🔥

On June 15th, I’ll be swapping my chef whites for Lycra (don’t worry, no photos) and cycling from London to Brighton (54 miles / 86.9 km) in support of The Burnt Chef Project – a cause tackling mental health issues in the hospitality industry.

Let’s be honest, kitchens are brilliant and brutal in equal measure. One minute you’re cooking food you love, having a laugh with the team, and the next you’re dodging insults, toxic conversations, and bullying that would make Gordon Ramsay blush.

The long hours, relentless pace, and constant pressure can wreak havoc on mental health.

But it’s not just the stress. The industry has its share of hidden struggles. Eating disorders are far too common, with chefs skipping meals during service or bingeing on staff snacks the second they stop moving. Add in sexism and toxic work cultures, and it becomes even harder to stay mentally fit.
We’ve all seen the “tough it out” mentality – but it’s time for that to change.

That’s where The Burnt Chef Project comes in. They’re on a mission to make kitchens healthier, offering mental health support, training, and resources to the people who spend their days (and nights) keeping everyone else fed.

Because happy chefs make better food – and fewer plates get thrown.

By donating, you’ll be helping fund life-changing mental health services and creating safer, more supportive workplaces in hospitality.

💙 So, chip in! Support the cause and let’s pedal towards a kinder, healthier industry – one mile at a time. 💙