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SOUTHfEAST's Chefs Raise Thousands At The Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa Dinner
| Author: Alan Paton | Published: 13th February 2014 09:01 |
Alan Paton's Dessert - Pear, white chocolate, blue cheese, yoghurt, malt
SOUTHfEAST had its inaugural dinner at The Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa on the 4th of February, the home of Craft Guild Member and Master Chef of Great Britain, Alan Paton.
The dinner comprised of five chefs including Alan alongside Ben Spalding, Matt Wilby, Aaron Skerritt, Simon Humm. The sixth spot was taken by student chefs and front of house students alongside their lecturers – Ian Perkins, Stephanie Conway and Jenny Lee.
Ben Spalding – Starter
The idea behind the dinner came from Ross Parrock – Hospitality Consultant and Alan Paton. They wanted to do something that would integrate students with local chefs using the best local produce to provide a showpiece dinner for guests that would in turn raise money for the college catering department concerned, in this case it was Colchester Institute.
Simon Humm – Fish
The basic brief is for 6 chefs to do 6 courses, the college local to the area fulfils one spot alongside the host chef. Alan is very keen to try to attract a renowned, and if possible an ex-student of the particular college holding the dinner. Not only for the benefit of the students but it will also help drive up ticket sales which in turn will benefit the college.
Each chef prepared their dish for the 74 guests alongside 2 students paired with them from the beginning of the day. Meanwhile the front of house students were charged with setting up the room, preparing the arrival drinks and serving canapes before dinner was to be served.
Chef Wilby - Lamb
The finale to the evening comprised of some fantastic raffle and auction prizes including – 2 tickets to Ben Spaldings NoRules, a day with a chef at Milsoms, your pick of an I.O. Shen knife and not least Alan Paton and Matt Wilby donated their time to cook at the highest bidders house for a dinner party of up to 6 people.
Ross and Alan are looking to do 4 or 5 of these non profit dinners a year to help support young students and their colleges. Planning has already begun for a dinner at East Kent College and another in East Anglia.
The chefs involved were;
- Aaron Skerritt – Canapes
- Ben Spalding – Starter
- Simon Humm – Fish
- Matt Wilby – Mains
- Alan Paton – Dessert
- Stephanie Conway – Petit Fours
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Aaron Skerritt – Canapes
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