Theo Randall auctions Christmas Pudding for charity
The proof will be in the pudding at this year's Taste of Christmas (2-4 Dec) when award winning chef, Theo Randall will reveal just how much money has been raised from a deliciously matured 12 month old Christmas pudding, auctioned to raise money for humanitarian organisation, Action Against Hunger.
Having appeared with the pudding this week on BBC Breakfast (Stir Up Sunday 20 November), Theo is hoping to help the organisation raise over £10,000 at this year's show, where a pop up restaurant will also help raise money to save the lives of malnourished children and their families in the world's poorest countries.
A guest chef will appear each day at the pop up restaurant with L’Anima’s Francesco Mazzei (Friday), The Modern Pantry’s Anna Hansen (Saturday) and legendary Aldo Zilli (Sunday) leading the charge over the weekend.
Randall, who has his own restaurant at the InterContinental London Park Lane, is looking forward to sharing a taste of his past with the British public. 'As a young boy I would help make a Christmas pudding each year with my mother who is a great cook. This recipe is a family secret which I'm not at liberty to share but I can say that 12 months is the best possible time to allow a Christmas pudding to mature so I'm very excited about sharing this experience with the lucky winning bidder!'
To bid for Theo's pudding visit lovefoodgivefood.org and get your chance to see Theo at Taste of Christmas between 2nd and 4th December at London's ExCeL visit www.tasteofchristmas.com
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Notes to Editors
Taking place from 2nd until 4th December at ExCeL London, Taste of Christmas in partnership with AEG is perfect for shopaholics looking to add some sparkle to this year’s festivities. As an ultimate one stop shop for any Christmas culinary needs. Read up on more dishes that will be served at the show and start planning your day at what promises to be the best Taste of Christmas yet go to www.tasteofchristmas.com
Restaurants at Taste of Christmas 2011
Action Against Hunger / Asia de Cuba / Benares / Rhodes W1 / Roast / The Big Feastival Pop-Up Restaurant / The Cinnamon Club
Chefs at Taste of Christmas 2011
Allan Pickett / Anna Hansen / Antony Worrall Thompson / Atul Kochhar / Ben Tish / Colin Layfield / Eric Lanlard / Francesco Mazzei / Frank Raymond / Gary Rhodes / Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall / Jamie Oliver / Jean-Christophe Novelli / Jesse Dunford Wood / Jun Tanaka / Lawrence Keogh / Marc de Marquette / Mary Berry / Michel Roux Jr. / Paul A. Young / Rachel Allen / Simon Rogan / Theo Randall / Vivek Singh / Paul Whittick / William Curley / Jane Curran / Alyn Williams / Malcomn John / Catherine Fulvio / Vladamir Niza / Rosie Yeats
Action Against Hunger notes to the editor:
Taste of Christmas is once again supporting Action Against Hunger’s Love Food Give Food appeal which seeks to unite food lovers across the world in turning their passion for food into Action Against Hunger. Culinary fans can support the appeal by hosting their own dinner party this Christmas. People can sign up online and download materials to help with their dinner party, including invitations, place cards and recipes from some of Britain’s most loved chefs.
Action Against Hunger | ACF International is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, ACF works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programmes in over 40 countries helping some 5 million people each year. www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk
Love Food Give Food is an Action Against Hunger appeal to save the lives of malnourished children. Love Food Give Food unites food lovers across the world in turning their passion for food into action. The message is ‘If you love food, show it by sharing’. By hosting a dinner party in aid of Action Against Hunger, food lovers can make a big difference in helping malnourished children and their families worldwide. www.lovefoodgivefood.org
Love Food Give Food is kindly supported by unearthed®, Champagne Taittinger, Taste Festivals, Clear Channel, Harden’s Restaurant Guide, The S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, Peach Factory, Delicious Magazine and Restaurant Magazine.
Taste of Christmas Pre purchased Ticket Prices
- Jamie Oliver's Dining Ticket at The Big Feastival pop up Restaurant (only 2,250 available three sittings per day at 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30): £75 with £2 donation
Including entry, event programme, free access to all features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstration, welcome glass of mulled wine, two course meal with wine matching and Jamie Oliver recipe book
- Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall opening show ticket (only 2,000 tickets available – Friday Only): £25
Including entry, event programme and free access to all features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstrations
- Standard: £17.50
Including entry, event programme and free access to all features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstrations
- Child: £12
Including entry, event programme and free access to all features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstrations
- Premium: £32
Including entry, event programme and free access to all features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstrations, plus £20 Crowns (dining currency)
- VIP: £45
Including fast track entry into the show, event programme, free access to all the features including; masterclass, theatres, demonstrations, entry into the VIP lounge, complimentary glass of Champagne, VIP Chef Q&A’s and demonstrations, plus £20 Crowns (dining currency)
Crowns are the official taste of Christmas dining currency, used to purchase food and drink from bars and restaurants at the show.