The Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner

Things are hotting up at our hotel on the hill as we welcome five Cornish chefs to Truro to showcase their culinary skills and represent their corner of the county at our Great Coast-to-Coast Charity Dinner. On 27th February, take your seat in The Great Hall for a gourmet extravaganza and help us raise money for our beloved industry charity, Hospitality Action.

The Alverton kitchen will be bursting at the seams with some of Cornwall’s most talented chefs for this friendly evening of exceptional food and wines, prepared by some of the most gifted chefs from our shores.

Who’s cooking?

AMUSE BOUCHE

First up we have chef veteran and in-house talent Nick Hodges, our very own Executive Chef at our three hotels – The Alverton, The Greenbank and The Falmouth. With a home advantage, Nick will be shining the spotlight on our great little city with an amuse bouche to warm up everyone’s taste buds, setting the high standard for the evening.

STARTER

Representing the east Cornish coast is Looe-born-and-bred chef Ben Palmer. Having won the starter at the Parisian banquet for BBC’s Great British Menu 2024, we can’t think of a better person to provide the starter for the evening. Ben heads up his own restaurant, The Sardine Factory, in his hometown. With plenty of awards in culinary performance under his belt, we can’t wait to see what Ben chooses to serve.

FISH

Flying the flag for north Cornwall is Guy Owen, Executive Chef at St Enodoc Hotel in Rock. Guy is no stranger to working in Michelin-starred restaurants and winning awards. His signature style blends French and Asian influences and features the finest Cornish ingredients.

MAIN

The all-important main course of the evening is in the safe hands of a chef well-known for representing west Cornwall. Head Chef and owner of Kota and Kota Kai in Porthleven, Jude Kereama will be treating us to his signature Asian twist on delectable Cornish seafood.

DESSERT

Rounding things off with something sweet and flying the flag for south Cornwall is Tim Kendall. Crowned South West Chef of the Year in 2018, Tim has worked alongside some impressive names in the industry, including Paul Ainsworth, Michel Roux and Chris Eden throughout his career, before pursuing his dream of owning his own restaurant. He and his wife opened The Barley Sheaf in Gorran back in 2020. We can’t wait to see what Tim chooses to serve as the grand finale of the evening.

All of the proceeds from our charity dinner will be donated to Hospitality Action, an organisation close to our hearts, that offers support to people who work, or have previously worked in the hospitality sector, helping them back on their feet during challenging times – whether that’s poor physical or mental health issues, financial troubles, battles with addiction or difficulties at home.

Tickets are £90 per person and include entry to The Great Hall and a seat at our dinner party, five courses served by five award-winning chefs from across the county, plus an alcoholic pairing with each course. For details on a discounted overnight stay, please see below.

Fancy making a night of it?

Save the drive home and enjoy 10% off a night's stay, then wake up to a hearty breakfast - just quote HOSPITALITYACTION10 when you book your room online direct with The Alverton.

Ts&Cs apply. Please note this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Direct bookings for stays on 27th February 2025 only.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Alverton Hotel, Tregolls Road, Truro, United Kingdom