Tom Aikens is one of the UK's most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs, named the youngest British chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars, at the age of just 26. Tom currently holds a Michelin star at his flagship restaurant Muse, in London, and also has restaurants in Jakarta and Tokyo.

Patron of the charity Only A Pavement Away, Tom will be trekking Mount Kilimanjaro for 8 days, a once in a lifetime bucket list experience, to raise funds for Only A Pavement Away.

Only A Pavement Away is a charity founded by representatives from the hospitality industry who believe that everyone deserves the chance to find and forge a career. The charity connects forward thinking hospitality employers with charity referral partners to enable & upskill individuals into work, supporting people at risk of homelessness & anyone facing barriers to employment outside of their control.

Accompanying Tom on this trek will be Walking With My Bear owner Jonathan Kattenberg and his team of experienced mountain leaders.

Join Tom in this immersive experience across Mount Kilimanjaro, or donate today, to make a lasting impact! Every step counts, and with your support, we hope to reach Only A Pavement Away's goal of placing 1000 people into the hospitality industry by the end of 2025.