Andrew Nutter prepares to swap whites for walking boots in aid of Action Against Hunger

Andrew Nutter prepares to swap whites for walking boots in aid of Action Against Hunger

Andrew Nutter, Chef Owner of Nutters and the Bird at Birtle, is one of a group of the North’s finest chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality industry experts set to face a big challenge outside of the kitchen, volunteering to trek through the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia this October, in a bid to raise over £100,000 for Action Against Hunger.

Mr Nutter said: “We’ve all worked within the hospitality sector for many years, food is our livelihood, it’s at the epicentre of everything we do, so supporting Action Against Hunger through this challenge immediately grabbed our attention.

"We’re under no illusions about the difficulty of the trek and the training we’ll need to do in the run-up to it and we hope that everyone will really get behind us and follow this challenge every step of the way.

"Your donations are vital to the success of this trip and every penny is truly appreciated.”

This will be the first time that the vast majority of the team have undertaken a physical challenge on this scale. A tough and challenging trek, the group will cover 80km of rocky trails and steep escarpments over four days, at altitudes of up to 4,400m.

Team members will be organising a number of fundraising activities throughout the summer, both personally and through their businesses, in order to raise funds towards the team’s challenge target.

The funds raised will go towards Action Against Hunger’s work to provide malnourished children with healthier futures in countries including Ethiopia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Nepal and Somalia.

Action Against Hunger has been present in Ethiopia since 1985, helping families through severe droughts including the recent drought resulting from El Nino, which is affecting an estimated 400,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.

Christine Kahmann, Head of Communications at Action Against Hunger, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have the Ethiopia Trek Team on board, who have all been extremely vocal and enthusiastic about the challenge ahead and we’re confident we’ll not only achieve the fund raising target set, but will beat it.”

To donate, visit: 

http://www.everydayhero.co.uk/event/Ethiopia2016