East Yorks poultry producer provides 200kg of chicken thighs to global humanitarian charity fundraiser

Wolds poultry producer supports London homeless project (Photo: Chef Shaun Searley with his chicken burger)
Wolds poultry producer supports London homeless project (Photo: Chef Shaun Searley with his chicken burger)

An East Yorkshire poultry producer showed its caring side when it sponsored a global humanitarian charity for a major fundraiser in London recently.

Middleton-on-the-Wolds-based poultry business, T.Soanes & Son, was chosen as a sponsor by Action Against Hunger, the official charity partner to Taste of London festival.

Chicken from family business's flock was made into burgers that were sold to raise money in Action Against Hunger's 5 Star Burger Restaurant during the five-day festival held in Regent's Park that attracted 50,000 visitors.

Tom Kingston, T.Soanes & Son sales manager, said they were contacted by a staff member from the charity with two weeks to go before the festival.

"We were really pleased to be asked to sponsor Action Against Hunger at the Taste of London festival and be part of a fantastic restaurant festival known for a high quality food.

"The charity got in touch to thank us for our donation and we hope that everyone who had a chance to taste one of the chicken burgers enjoyed their meal, all in aid of charity.

"I think it's good to give something back to those who have less than us and we believe this is an excellent project to be involved with."

200kg of chicken thigh meat

T.Soanes & Son provided around 200 kilos of chicken thigh meat to volunteer chefs who turned them into burgers made to a recipe especially created for the festival by chef Shaun Searley.

Searley is head chef at acclaimed Farringdon restaurant, The Quality Chophouse and his entire creation consisted of a buttermilk fried chicken burger, smoked bacon mayonnaise and beef tomato with crispy chicken skin.

The chicken burger was one of five burgers designed by five chefs served at the event that sold for £5 each.

Action Against Hunger food campaigns officer Zawadi Phillimore said: "Taste is an incredible festival with a vibrant atmosphere, featuring only the best in foodie delights.

"Action Against Hunger is proud to have been partnered with Taste of London for 10 years now.

"We are glad to be able to work with people who love food, to raise funds to support those who have no food.

"It is thanks to our incredible supporters in the food industry, such as T.Soanes & Son, that we are able to continue our lifesaving work."

Action Against Hunger works in almost 50 countries, reaching 14.9 million people a year and has raised over £150,000 for its programmes around the world through this collaboration with Taste of London.