Second Bite Festival Raises Over £116,000 for Cancer Research UK

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The Second Bite Festival, a charity event bringing together top chefs from the UK's leading restaurants, raised an impressive £116,000 for Cancer Research UK. The event, organized by Sian Byerley, co-owner of Restaurant Pine, featured 20 chefs serving refined street food creations to over 5,000 attendees. The event aimed to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, supporting researchers, clinicians, and nurses working towards cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Second Bite Festival, held at Wylam Brewery in Newcastle, featured 20 top chefs from the UK's leading restaurants, including Simon Rogan, Da Terra, and Alchemilla.
  • The event saw over 5,000 attendees enjoy refined street food creations, with each chef and their team serving 500 portions of their unique dishes.
  • The festival raised an impressive £116,000 for Cancer Research UK, exceeding the initial target of £100,000.
  • Notable chefs participating in the event included Gareth Ward, Ian Waller, Chet Sharma, and Tom Shepherd, who created unique dishes for the attendees.
  • The festival's organizers expressed gratitude to the participating chefs, suppliers, and volunteers, acknowledging the significant contribution of the event's sponsors, including Wylam Brewery and the Northumberland Coffee Co.
  • The funds raised will support Cancer Research UK's efforts to deliver better treatments and outcomes for people with cancer, as well as provide practical advice and support for individuals and their families.

Statistics:

  • £116,000 raised for Cancer Research UK, exceeding the initial target of £100,000.
  • 20 top chefs participated in the event, each serving 500 portions of their refined street food creations.
  • Over 5,000 attendees enjoyed the unique dishes and atmosphere at the festival.
  • Notable dishes created for the festival included Soup Koji Brined Chicken Thigh, Lobster Hot Oil, and Grilled Onion Yoghurt by Alex Bond, and Poached Lindisfarne Oyster with Strawberry Hot Sauce by Alex Nietsvuori.

Sources:

  • Second Bite Festival event article (no specific date provided)
  • Interview with Siân Byerley, co-owner of Restaurant Pine
  • Wylam Brewery and the Northumberland Coffee Co. for providing the venue and drinks.