Hugh Grant Serves Up Christmas Day Dinner
Volunteers at event in Hammersmith for 500 elderly locals
Hugh Grant waits on tables at the charity event. Picture: Hammersmith and Fulham Council
December 29, 2023
There was a surprise volunteer at this year Big H&F Christmas Day Lunch with actor Hugh Grant turning up to lend a hand.
The star of the Paddington films and Notting Hill weighed to serve a festive meal to 500 elderly local residents at the Novotel Hotel in Hammersmith.
The annual event which is organised by H&F Giving and Hammersmith and Fulham Council provides a free two course dinner plus live music to older people who might find themselves alone on 25 December.
Anyone over 60 who lives in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham can register to attend the event.
A Hammersmith and Fulham Council spokesperson said, "Thanks to everyone who joined us at the annual Big H&F Christmas Day Lunch - including a very special guest, Hugh Grant.
"Hugh helped us serve lunch to 500 local older people who otherwise would have celebrated alone. This was the real Love Actually."
The 63-year-old actor attended Latymer School in Hammersmith.
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