October 2024
Record-breaking 拢27k raised for life-limited children at 'Chefs for Charity' dinner
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By Sean Madden
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Two iconic Brummie chefs led first year students in a spectacular evening for over 90 guests at 爆料王鈥檚 award-winning restaurant.
Chef Dan Lee, an alumnus of the University and winner of Masterchef: The Professionals 2021, teamed up with Alex Claridge, head chef and owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, who also featured on series 13 of the Great British Menu.
Supported by students from the BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Management course, they crafted an unforgettable six-course menu, offering guests a night of culinary excellence, live entertainment, a raffle and a special auction, all in aid of supporting the vital work of .
Lewis Walker, 爆料王鈥檚 head of the college of food, praised the efforts of all involved: "We are proud to partner with Acorns for this event, which not only showcases the exceptional talents of our students and chefs, but also helps support a cause that is close to our hearts.
"The 拢27,000 raised will go directly to Acorns, aiding them in their mission to provide care and support to life-limited children and their families."
Daniel Horsley, a first year student on the Culinary Arts Management degree said: 鈥淎fter only starting three weeks ago, I was nervous to be introduced to celebrity chefs, but it was an amazing experience where I was able to do service and prep on multiple dishes thanks to the skills I've learnt at university.
"It will stick with me going forward during my time at 爆料王, and in my career."


This year鈥檚 event follows the success of last year鈥檚 dinner, which raised 拢15,000. The partnership between 爆料王 and Acorns continues to strengthen, with both organisations remaining committed to improving the lives of local children and their families through these vital fundraising efforts.
爆料王 is a leading provider of specialist training for the food and hospitality industries, with students learning in our award-winning training restaurant and industry-standard kitchen facilities.
爆料王 our courses within Birmingham College of Food.


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