SEASONS @ St. Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory hosted a special opening and networking evening on Tuesday 6th October. The event brought together a group of St. Luke’s Hospice Basildon & District supporters and charity representatives to experience the new Bistro at the charity’s Thurrock Hospice in southwest Essex.
Hosted by Eileen Marshall, CEO and Gerry Peaty Chair of Trustees, guests heard from Anurag Aggarwal, BBC MasterChef UK finalist, published author and food systems advisor about how the partnership, concept, execution and launch of the Seasons Bistro and St. Luke’s Hospice, the evening afforded guests the opportunity to experience SEASONS @ St. Luke’s for themselves, meet the team and sample a selection of dishes from the menu.
SEASONS @ St. Luke’s has re-imagined how food can support wellbeing in a care setting, and offers high-quality, nutritious and inclusive food options for patients, families, staff and visitors.
Guests at the networking event enjoyed delicious food and warm hospitality at the Bistro’s beautiful countryside surroundings.
SEASONS @ St. Luke’s has been created through an innovative partnership between AnuragFoodStory and St. Luke’s Hospice. Alongside providing a welcoming place for people to enjoy good food, the Bistro creates a very important new source of sustainable income for the Hospice.
Anurag Aggarwal said: “It was such a pleasure to meet some St. Luke’s Hospice supporters, including those from the local business community. It was a lovely evening and a chance for people to experience the space, enjoy the food and see for themselves what we have proudly created to help fund future hospice care.”
Eileen Marshall, CEO of St. Luke’s Hospice, said: “It was wonderful to welcome some of our valued supporters and local businesses to SEASONS @ St. Luke’s for this very special evening. We hope the Bistro will become a place that people enjoy visiting regularly, knowing their custom is helping us to continue to provide vital specialist care for our patients and essential support for their loved ones.”
Located at the Thurrock hospice, SEASONS @ St. Luke’s is now open to the public, offering coffee, lunch, early evening dining and a space for family and friends to come together.
Walk-ins and bookings welcome. Email Seasons@stlukeshospice.co.uk or WhatsApp 07738 273 736.
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Image credit: Phil Jones Photography
About St. Luke’s Hospice
St. Luke’s Hospice is a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want from the moment they are diagnosed.
Our care considers people’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and district can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working alongside healthcare professionals, our specialist services are available at the Hospice, out in the community or in a person’s own home.
We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve. To find out more, visit the St. Luke’s Hospice website at www.stlukeshospice.com.
About SEASONS @ St. Luke’s by AnuragFoodStory
A modern Bistro created through the unique partnership of BBC MasterChef UK finalist Anurag Aggarwal and St. Luke’s Hospice Basildon and District.
Opening in summer 2026 and based at the Hospice in Thurrock, the 29 cover Bistro will combine exceptional food, warm hospitality and a strong sense of community.
Rooted in the belief that food has the power to connect, comfort and inspire, SEASONS @ St. Luke’s reimagines the role of quality dining to support a charity providing long-term sustainability of specialist hospice care.
Inspired by the changing rhythms of nature and life, SEASONS @ St. Luke’s celebrates the moments, memories and connections that nourish people through every season.
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