Jacquie, Chris, Aislinn and Steph Ducat signed up to volunteer until 3pm as requested by Angela, but as the BBQ was still in full swing and all were enjoying the sun, they all decided to carry on and finish by clearing, cleaning and packing up. All the customers were leaving and the crew worked relentless to ensure all was packed and left clean. They enjoyed some snow cones too. Super troopers!!!

Summer BBQ at Ealing Soup Kitchen and the Goodgym Crew were in place to prep plats and serve hungry customers in the garden. Jacquie and Ash Aislinn were serving drinks and food outside in the lovely sun, whilst Chris and Steph Ducat were in the kitchen/foyer plating food ready to go out. Loads of choice today for the BBQ : meat and veggie burgers on buns, chicken or veggie sausages and some porc ones in hotdog rolls, chicken wings and thighs not to forget lamb or chicken skewers. Grilled pepper and onions, halloumi, grilled tomatoes and corn on the cob on the side. Had some pita bread for the skewers. Sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce were also provided to the hungry customers. All the food went and the kitchen crew were thanked by the clients - success for the whole team. Deserts followed with mixed fruit and ice cream : most appreciated in the hot day.

Alot to do and the team were ready to rumble including Jacquie and Steph Ducat : longer prep than usual as more to cook and limited space in the kitchen oven to keep everything hot. At midday, speeches outside as the Mayor and other persons from the Ealing Borough were present, not to forget the trustees from Ealing Soup Kitchen

Early start for Jacquie and Steph Ducat at Ealing Soup Kitchen as today was the Special BBQ in the church garden. Alot of preparation to be done as not the usual setup and kitchen. Both volunteering from 9AM and getting items ready for the BBQ. Chopping peppers, salad, tomatoes etc and getting some lovely corn on the cob ready to cook. Chopping of fruit for the desert : apples, mandarins, mango and grapes.

Jacquie arrived at the ESK this morning to a warm welcome - they were very short of volunteers today. Jacquie spent the morning in the kitchen chopping vegetables for two big pots of salad. Lunch was cooked by Arul, beef or vegetable pasta with salad. Stayed on a bit to help serve and left around later than planned. Super star!!

It was a hot one in the kitchen today! Jacquie was on tea/coffee on her first session of the day. She then helped Arul serve until 3pm - the clients loved the meal. Beef stir fry or a tofu veggie option, both with rice and vegetables. Then there was watermelon and apple strudel for dessert. Luckily there was enough for seconds!Was it brave the treat or brave the heat as it was super hot yesterday in Ealing - the kitchen and being in the crypt of the church does not help.