Held at Darby’s restaurant in Nine Elms, the evening brought together critics, chefs, food lovers and generous donors to support the global fight against hunger. Exclusive prizes were up for grabs in a silent auction.

Founded by food writer Bill Knott, the event featured prominent critics including Tom Parker Bowles (Mail on Sunday), Leyla Kazim (MasterChef), Giles Coren (The Times), David Ellis (Evening Standard), Hannah Twiggs (Independent) and Kate Krader (Bloomberg).

The critics prepared a three-course meal for the guests under the watchful eyes of the judges including Francesco Mazzei, Vivek Singh, Jason Atherton, Richard Corrigan and Robin Gill. Critic Kate Krader was announced as the night’s winner, thanks to her hard work and Roasted allium and & new season fricassèe.

Jean-Michel Grand, Action Against Hunger UK’s executive director, said: “Over 735 million people globally don't have enough food to eat, and the thousands of pounds raised will significantly support our efforts to combat global malnutrition, in communities where life-threatening hunger is fuelled by conflict, climate change and inequality.”

With ‘unbeatable knowledge and unstoppable determination’, Action Against Hunger supported more than 28 million people across 55 countries in 2023.