Thank you to everyone who joined us for carols at St. Paul's Church in Covent Garden last night. St. Paul’s choir provided us with beautiful singing as always and there was a fabulous mix of thought-provoking and amusing readings. Particular thanks to Stefan for stepping in at the last minute and to our patron Allegra McEvedy MBE for her amusing 'Celebration of Food,' as well as to our chair Maggie Elliott for her moving speech, which was a poignant reminder of why The Food Chain services are still as vital today as they were 21 years ago.

Our very sincere thanks to Reverend Simon Grigg and all at St. Paul's church, as well as to the host of volunteers, particularly Adrian Platt who made last night happen.

As always the evening was rounded off wine and mince pies supplied by Konditor and Cook, which helped to raise £571.28 for The Food Chain. Merry Christmas to everyone from The Food Chain and to see you into the season here is a special poem written by our General Manager, Andrew Davies especially for the occasion. Click here to read the poem.