The Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner: 7th November
Five award-winning chefs, from four Cornish regions, delivering five sumptuous courses, for one great cause. Join us in The Alverton’s Great Hall for a dinner to remember.
Things are hotting up at our hotel on the hill as we welcome five Cornish chefs to Truro to showcase their culinary skills and represent their corner of the county at our Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner. On 7th November, take your seat in The Great Hall for a gourmet extravaganza and help us raise money for our beloved industry charity, Hospitality Action.
The Alverton kitchen will be bursting at the seams with some of Cornwall’s most talented chefs for this friendly evening of exceptional food and wines, prepared by some of the most gifted chefs from our shores.
Who’s cooking?
AMUSE BOUCHE
First up we have chef veteran and in-house talent Nick Hodges, our very own Executive Chef at our three hotels – The Alverton, The Greenbank and The Falmouth. With a home advantage, Nick will be shining the spotlight on our great little city with an amuse bouche to warm up everyone’s taste buds, setting the high standard for the evening.
FIRST COURSE
Providing the starter for the evening, we’re turning our attention to Guy Owen, Executive Chef at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock. Representing the north Cornish coastline, Guy is no stranger to working in Michelin-starred restaurants and winning awards. His signature style blends French and Asian influences and features the finest Cornish ingredients.
SECOND COURSE
Flying the flag for south Cornwall is Tim Kendall. Crowned South West Chef of the Year in 2018, Tim has worked alongside some impressive names in the industry, including Paul Ainsworth, Michel Roux and Chris Eden throughout his career, before pursuing his dream of owning his own restaurant. He and his wife opened The Barley Sheaf in Gorran back in 2020.
THIRD COURSE
The all-important main course of the evening is in the safe hands of a chef well-known for repping west Cornwall. Head Chef and owner of Kota and Kota Kai in Porthleven, Jude Kereama will be treating us to his signature Asian twist on delectable Cornish seafood.
FOURTH COURSE
Rounding things off with something sweet and representing the east Cornish coast is Looe-born-and-bred chef Ben Palmer. Star of the BBC’s Great British Menu – having won through to the final banquet in 2024 – Ben heads up his own restaurant, The Sardine Factory, in his hometown. With plenty of awards in culinary performance under his belt, we can’t wait to see what Ben chooses to serve as the grand finale of the evening.
Raising money for Hospitality Action
All of the proceeds from our charity dinner will be donated to Hospitality Action, an organisation close to our hearts, that offers support to people who work, or have previously worked in the hospitality sector, helping them back on their feet during challenging times – whether that’s poor physical or mental health issues, financial troubles, battles with addiction or difficulties at home.
Tickets for our charity dinner in Cornwall
Tickets are £90 per person and include entry to The Great Hall and a seat at our dinner party, five courses served by five award-winning chefs from across the county, plus an alcoholic pairing with each course. For details on a discounted overnight stay, please see below.
Fancy making a night of it?
Save the drive home and enjoy 10% off a night’s stay with your tickets, plus a hearty breakfast – just quote HOSPITALITYACTION10 when you book your stay online.
Ts&Cs apply. Please note this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Direct bookings for stays on 7th November 2024 only.
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What’s On
From our much-loved Summer Garden Sessions and chef tasting evenings, to themed balls, theatre and special afternoon teas - discover what’s going on at the hotel on the hill.
Restaurant
For restaurants in Truro, look no further than The Alverton. Sip cocktails overlooking the garden and indulge in award-winning Cornish cuisine.