The event welcomed guests including Lexington suppliers and clients for an evening of celebration and fundraising, featuring live music, a menu inspired by Fat Macy’s Middle Eastern restaurant Sohaila and food prepared by the Lexington team.
Guests also enjoyed a raffle with prizes including a £100 voucher for The Ivy Collection, a whole leg of 30-month aged Parma ham from Ticco and a magnum of champagne from Jeroboams.
Proceeds raised will support Fat Macy’s initiatives, including trainee travel and funding for qualifications as well as milestone grants as part of its 200-hour development scheme.
Fat Macy’s helps Londoners who find themselves in temporary accommodation to transition into stable housing by providing culinary training and support with employability skills. It also operates a catering service where trainees can gain vital experience, with a percentage of the profits going towards rental deposits.
Nathalie Moukarzel, chief executive and co-founder of Fat Macy’s, said: “The evening was a fantastic success and the funds raised enable us to continue helping Londoners break the cycle of homelessness and upskill them with new personal and professional skills. The support from Lexington has been a meaningful step in our mission and we look forward to continuing our relationship and making meaningful impact together.”
Lexington has supported Fat Macy’s since 2019, providing training outlets and the opportunity to work in restaurants in collaboration with its clients.
Matt Wood, managing director of Lexington Catering, added: “It’s always special to see social value in action as much as it is with Fat Macy’s. The charity dinner was a proud moment for all of us seeing the passion and determination of all individuals involved. We’re a proud supporter of Fat Macy’s social mission and we’re thrilled to have helped raise such a fantastic sum of money for them.”