6x official world record holder, Leah Shutkever, takes on the ‘Not so holy challenge’

6x official world record holder, Leah Shutkever, takes on the ‘Not so holy challenge’

by | Feb 4, 2020 | Holy Moly, Martin James Network

Birmingham-based restaurant, Holy Moly, home of the Harlem-inspired ‘Proper Mac’, –teamed up with 6x Official World Record Holder, Leah Hutkever, on Monday 3rd February as she attempted to take on the new the ‘Not So Holy’ Challenge.

Leah will be the very first person to take on this Harlem-inspired feast, made up of four fully loaded ‘Not So Holy’ burgers and a portion of fries – setting the tone for those that think they can do better, as the challenge opens up to the public from 4th February 2020. With just 30 minutes on the clock, it will be a race against time to become the soul food champion. Leah completed the challenge in a record breaking 9 minutes 53 seconds.

Paul Elliot, Head of Business at Holy Moly said: “We are extremely excited to be teaming up with Leah Shutkever as she takes on the Not So Holy Challenge. As a 6x Official World Record Holder, we are looking forward to seeing how our soul food platter fares up to Leah’s previous challenges.”

Sound easy? Think you can take on the ‘Not So Holy’ Challenge? Well, it’s your lucky day because now you can. From 4th February, for just £30 you can take part in the challenge, facing the same amount of food as Leah and all under the same time constraints too. Complete the challenge and your food is free.

Think you can complete the challenge in better time? Your photo will be taken with our clapper board and we will announce you on our social pages as the new reigning champion. So, what are you waiting for? Head on down to Holy Moly based in Grand Central and take on the ultimate soul food challenge.

Bookings are not required at Holy Moly. For more information about the restaurant or menus available, visit here.

Holy Moly teams up with FoodCycle to donate meals each week

Holy Moly teams up with FoodCycle to donate meals each week

by | Jan 27, 2020 | Holy Moly

Birmingham-based restaurant, Holy Moly – home of the ‘Proper Mac’ – has teamed up with national charity FoodCycle to help the charity support vulnerable people in the local community each week with hot meals.

FoodCycle combines surplus food, spare kitchen spaces and volunteers to create three-course meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation, whilst helping those who may not be able to afford to feed themselves or their children.

Holy Moly donated its first selection of its vegetarian cheesy ‘Proper Mac’ to the UK charity in January and will be providing hot meals each week.

Justin Powell, Regional Manager Midlands at FoodCycle, said: “We are thrilled to have Holy Moly onboard supporting us in feeding people who may be struggling with hunger or loneliness. The backing of local food suppliers and restaurants is vital to us in order to provide free community meals; we can’t thank Holy Moly enough for their ongoing assistance each week and what is the start of a fantastic partnership.”

Paul Elliott, Head of Business at Holy Moly, added: “FoodCycle do some incredible work supporting the local community. The charity is made up of amazing volunteers who provide so much to those in need and being able to play a small part in helping means a lot to us all here.”

Holy Moly opened its doors back in 2018 as Birmingham’s first ever Mac ‘n’ Cheese restaurant. Located in Grand Central, the Harlem-inspired soul food heaven, is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a light bite, dinner with the family or a drink with your mates. Offering a delicious range of macs, burgers, chicken, cocktails and much more.

Established in 2009, FoodCycle runs 42 volunteer-powered community projects across England, with five in the Birmingham area, the latest of which launches at the Falcon Lodge Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield on 27th January.

If you would like to find out more and see how you can get involved, head to the FoodCycle website.

Bookings are not required at Holy Moly. For more information about the restaurant or menus available, visit here.