The Clink Charity is proud to announce that award-winning British chef, restaurateur, and food writer Mark Hix MBE has joined as a culinary ambassador.

In this role, Hix will help raise awareness of The Clink’s life-changing work with people in prison.

To launch this collaboration, Hix will host a one-night-only dinner at The Clink’s flagship restaurant inside HMP Brixton on Wednesday 16 July at 6:00 PM. This event marks the beginning of a new series of high-profile chef collaborations designed to raise both funds and awareness for The Clink’s vital mission.

With over three decades at the forefront of the hospitality industry, Mark Hix is one of the UK’s most influential culinary figures. After 17 years as Chef Director at Caprice Holdings—where he oversaw iconic London restaurants including The Ivy, Scott’s, and Le Caprice—he went on to open several much-loved establishments under his own name, including HIX Oyster & Chop House, HIX Soho, HIX Tramshed, and HIX Oyster & Fish House in Lyme Regis.

For this special event, Hix will collaborate with Clink chef trainers and student participants to develop a bespoke, produce-led menu. Diners will not only experience Hix’s signature cooking style but also witness how hospitality can provide purpose, structure, and transformation within the prison system.

The Clink Charity runs innovative training programmes inside UK prisons, offering participants professional qualifications, real-world restaurant experience, and structured support to secure employment after release. Its restaurants, including the one at HMP Brixton, are open to the public and staffed by students working towards hospitality careers as part of their rehabilitation.

The results speak for themselves: Clink graduates are significantly less likely to reoffend, with many going on to successful roles in top kitchens, hotels, bakeries, and cafes.

This is the first in a rolling series of chef-led dinners at The Clink Brixton, with further events planned through 2025 and 2026, featuring some of the UK’s most celebrated culinary talents.

Tickets available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theclinkcharity/1742743