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Bristol’s first Anti-Banquet raises more than £100,000
Organisers of Bristol’s first charity ‘Anti-Banquet’ have raised more than £100,000 to tackle food poverty in the city.
Chef Josh Eggleton, who runs the Pony Chew Valley with his sister, Holly, organised the ambitious event at Ashton Gate stadium with the help of Team Canteen, to support the work of the volunteer-run Bristol Local Food Fund.
Some of Bristol’s best chefs helped cook in the kitchens, including Casa’s Peter Sanchez Inglesias and the Bianchis Group’s Dominic Borrel, Catley’s Hannah Catley and Ashton Gate head chef, George Opondo.
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The event, held at Ashton Gate Stadium, saw hundreds of people attend, with businesses given the opportunity to buy a table at the event and the leaders of the companies to help chefs in the kitchen.
Over 70 tables at Ashton Gate were purchased to raise money to fight food insecurity in Bristol
Hosted by comedian and actor Jayde Adams and BBC Radio Bristol Breakfast presenter and comedian Joe Sims, the event saw raffle prizes and a silent auction help raise over £120,000 for Bristol Local Food Fund.
Bristol artist Eva Lazarus performed at the event, alongside Invisible Circus and the 45s.
The proceeds raised will be distributed by the fund, which works towards achieving food equality so that everyone has access to meals in Bristol.
Mike Lloyd-Jones, who founded Bristol Local Food Fund, said 1 in 12 households in the city struggles with having enough food to eat, with many replying on food banks.
All photos: Martin Booth
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