Oxfords Junior Chef of 2025 coming soon!
Oxford Oesophageal and Stomach Organisation (OOSO). OOSO is a registered charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by oesophageal or stomach cancer, and other serious upper gastrointestinal illnesses such as achalasia.
This charity is close to the Guild due to their work with former Guild Treasurer and Executive Head Chef of Worcester College, Rob Dennis while he was in treatment for oesophagus cancer. Any donations to them via the link above are gratefully received.
OOSO is run by volunteers who have first-hand experience of these cancers, and subsequent treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. OOSO provides friendly advice and sensitive support to patients and carers. All donations are gratefully received and help to sustain the charity and support the Upper GI ward and Chemotherapy Suite at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.
OOSO does not limit its support to those in the Oxfordshire area - we are regularly contacted by patients and carers from all over the UK.
Launched in May 2019 The Burnt Chef Project was setup with the sole intention of eradicating mental health stigma within hospitality
Hospitality staff should be able to discuss the state of their mental health and gain support from their peers and employers. It's important that although mental health can't be seen it is regularly discussed and policies reviewed. This should be the new definition of 'badge of honour'.
Together we can burn away mental health stigma within hospitality once and for all.
