Fundraising and fantastic food at January’s Bocuse d’Or event
On Monday 22 January at London’s OWO, Bocuse d’Or UK, Cancer Awareness Trust and Raffles London came together to host a fundraising dinner to benefit both Cancer Awareness Trust and Bocuse d’Or competitors, Team UK.
The evening brought together all eight of the UK’s three Michelin-starred chefs, marking the first time these chefs have joined forces to create a masterpiece menu to celebrate the very best of British gastronomy and feature their signature dishes. Each chef prepared a course for the 200 guests attending.
The evening included appearances by all eight chefs, a lively auction, plus music and dancing led by Louise Redknapp.
The Bocuse d’Or UK and Cancer Awareness Trust’s relationship began at a lunch attended by Bocuse d’Or UK Chair, Andreas Antona, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Andreas’ experience led him to believe that with the right training, chefs could play an essential role in improving the enjoyment and health of those living with cancer and he was inspired by the vision of Cancer Platform, becoming a Founding Patron of ours.
Speaking of the collaboration our Founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans said, “Our collaboration with the Bocuse d’Or UK team is geared towards sparking meaningful change by raising awareness of the connection between nutrition and cancer, from prevention to end-of-life care. With the relationship between nutrition and cancer a key focus for Cancer Platform this year —and collaboration a core value of our organisation— to partner with Bocuse d'Or to bring together the top minds in cancer and culinary excellence, was a perfect opportunity. The funds generated will kick start our nutrition initiatives this year.”
The money raised will help pay the salary of a nutritionist who will work with Team UK and Cancer Awareness Trust to educate chefs about the difference food can make to those living with cancer.
Plus, the proceeds from the gala will give the chefs representing the UK the best chance of achieving gold in the world’s most renowned and prestigious live cooking competition, the Bocuse d’Or - the equivalent to the Olympics or World Cup in the culinary world.
