A special gourmet dinner by five of Margaret River’s top chefs has raised $26,000 for SurfAid.
Award-winning chef Russell Blaikie, of Must Margaret River, assembled the star team - Dany Angove (Leeuwin Estate), Aaron Carr (Vasse Felix), Jake Drachenberg (Clairault) and Tony Howell (Cape Lodge) - to join him at Must in creating the unique experience for 100 diners on Thursday night 13 October.
SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins, who gave an update of SurfAid’s field work and the challenges of working in the islands off Sumatra, said it was a very special event.
The stellar team prepared a five-course meal - canapés, three degustation courses and dessert - which was served alongside premium Margaret River wines and beverages from the region which is as well known for its sensational food, wine and produce as it is for its spectacular surf. The diners were entertained by live music from Perth songstress Bianca Jade and enthusiastically joined in the auctions.
Russell Blaikie said he was struck by the generosity of the chefs who joined him for the first Surfing Chefs for SurfAid dinner.
“Dany, Jake, Tony and Aaron put their very best food on the plate for the SurfAid cause that we have all become so engaged with. And the spirit of generosity has spread to the wider community in Margaret River with wineries, beer makers, artists, growers and so many more businesses kicking in products, services and pledges to make the event such a success. The response from the crew attending was awesome; the chefs were swamped with food groupies.”
Blaikie said the chefs involved have already committed to next year's event. “Now the challenge is to roll the Surfing Chefs concept out to surf communities around Australia,” he said.
Photos by: Lauren Trickett - backroommedia.com.au
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