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London restaurant helping to tackle homelessness

A restaurant staffed almost entirely by homeless people has opened in north London.

Home Kitchen in Primrose Hill not only pays the London Living Wage and funds a travel card to get staff to and from work, but also helps them achieve a catering qualification.

Workers at Home Kitchen are being taught by a Michelin-starred chef.

Video by Anna O'Neill and David Perella

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2 October 2024

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