The team behind Restaurant Pine has announced the full chef lineup for its second charity fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research UK, which will take place on July 6 at Wylam Brewery in Newcastle.
A stellar lineup of 20 of the UK’s leading Michelin-starred and multi-award-winning chefs will be taking part. The full list includes:
Cal Byerley – Restaurant Pine
Ian Waller – Restaurant Pine
Kenny Atkinson – House of Tides & Solstice
Alex Nietosvuori – Hjem
Chet Sharma – Bibi
Gareth Ward – Ynyshir
Tom Shepherd – Upstairs by Tom Shepherd
Josh Angus – Hide
Mark Donald – Glenturret Lalique
Josh Overington – Myse
Johnnie Crowe – Restaurant St. Barts
Alex Bond – Alchemilla
Samira Effa – Epicurean Duo
David Taylor – Grace & Savour
Will Lockwood – Roots
Paul Leonard – Forest Side
Ryan Blackburn – The Old Stamp House
Pam Brunton – Inver
Stuart Ralston – Lyla
Rafael Cagali – Da Terra
Following the success of last year’s fundraiser, SecondBite will once again take chefs out of their regular kitchen environment and see them create unique takes on streetfood dishes. With only 500 portions of each dish available on the day, diners will need to be quick to be in with a chance of securing their chosen dishes.
The event is free to enter and dish tokens (£10) can be purchased in advance from Monday May 26. For more details and to buy dish tokens visit www.secondbitefestival.com
As well as a stellar chef lineup and the drinks offering from Wylam Brewery, there will also be DJs and an online auction with amazing foodie experiences up for grabs.
All proceeds from SecondBite will be donated to Cancer Research UK to help support more than 4,000 researchers, clinicians and nurses to transform how they help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, bringing hope to millions of people now and in the future.
Siân Byerley, co-owner of Pine, said: “We’re aiming to beat the amazing total BiteBack 2024 raised for Cancer Research UK, which is why we’ve opened up this year’s event to even more chefs, so we can accommodate more guests and serve up even more delicious streetfood dishes.
“We’re thrilled to have so many amazing chefs in one place, and thanks to them for giving up their time so generously, as well as the amazing people at Wylam Brewery, who, like last year, have provided the venue. We’d also like to thank the various sponsors who are providing produce, fridges, generators and all manner of equipment needed to ensure the event runs smoothly – including Wellocks, Hodgson Fish, Oliver Harvey and R & J Yorkshire’s Finest, to name just a few.
“I personally want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has given so generously so far to help make the SecondBite possible. There’s always more we can do, which is why we’d also like to encourage any businesses interested in providing auction prizes to get in touch. We’d particularly love to hear from accommodation providers, restaurants, experience day providers, memorabilia companies, or anyone who can help provide unusual prizes that will help us raise as much money as possible and play a part in helping support Cancer Research in its vital work.”
