Laurence Tottingham

I'm fundraising for the future of hospitality.

I'm raising money for The Burnt Chef Project, an organisation set up to tackle mental health stigma in the hospitality industry.

Did you know?

4 out of 5 hospitality professionals report to having experienced mental health issues. It's time to change this!

It's something very close to my heart and I would love your support!

Some reasons why they need your help today:

It costs The Burnt Chef Project £80 (UK) / $100 (non UK) per person for therapy through their global EAP scheme.
They have trained over 1600 students in the last 2 years in mental health and stress reduction at a cost of £400/$480 per talk
£158 ($180) per volunteer they train in peer support to better aid those suffering with mental health issues

Together you can help them do so much more!

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My Achievements

£50 Raised

My Updates

Life's curve balls & Cancelling the trek of a life time

Friday 7th Feb

Hi Everyone.

I have unfortunately had to cancel this Trek due to a Brain Tumour diagnosis.

I wanted to share this news as I believe sharing stories like this lets others who are in a similar situation know they are not alone!

I was on a training walk, luckily with my 16yr old son and 15yr old step son, when I had a seizure out of the blue on the 4th Jan. After a trip to A&E, I am now on a different journey with the amazing neuro surgeons at Salford Royal in Manchester & determined to get through it.

When the NHS kicks in it is an amazing thing, and although gets bad press sometimes, I for one am seriously grateful for its existence.

When I asked the surgeon if I could do the trek they said not this year but maybe some time in the future, so maybe I could raise some money for the brain tumour charity as well as the burnt chef project, which sounds like a great plan!

Kilimanjaro isn't going anywhere and I will get up there one day.

The things that have helped me through all this, is baking sourdough at home and cooking great meals for my family, as a chef for 28yrs the passion for food doesn't leave you, I definitely use it show my appreciation for friend ship and family support.

This feels relevant to all who are struggling in the hospitality industry with mental health. So my message is, reach out and talk to those you trust, in my experience it always helps.

Take care of yourselves and those around you.

Laurence x :)

Training 10k walk 22nd Dec

Sunday 22nd Dec

Great walk out with my eldest to kick start the training today! Windy, rainy and sunny! Have a great Christmas everyone

Kilimanjaro trek for all the burnt chefs

Friday 13th Dec

I have been working for 5 years as the Revel collective development chef, for Revolution bars and Revolucion de Cuba.

I'm delighted to be signed up for an amazing opportunity to trek up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak to raise awareness and funds for the burnt chef project.

I've been a chef since I was 16 years old and have seen a lot!

Mental health and well being was something that was never talked about when i was younger. So the fact this organisation exists now, is really important.

I'm doing this trek to raise awareness and help fund the great work the burnt chef project does.

The more chefs and the hospitality industry break down the stigma the better!

Laurence

Thank you to my Sponsors

£106

Carl Beardshall

best of luck in raising your target Laurence. Hope you have fun along the way too.

£100

Ginny & Wayne

Good Luck Laurence, all the best!

£100

Fay

Good Luck Laurence!

£53

Neil Hanley

Good man Liz!

£42.40

Mark Rush

£31.80

Costigans

Good luck Laurence! Keep me posted on training hikes in the new year.

£21.20