Raising £5,800, chefs Seymour Millington, head chef at Levy Restaurants and Jon Mahoney, executive chef at the Revere Pub Company created menus to showcase Thai and Korean cuisine, along with the variety that Tilda rice can provide whilst celebrating the theme of ‘spice’.

Murray Chapman, head judge and founder of A Passion to Inspire, said: “We wanted to give all the guests a very special culinary event and knew the two chefs competing had the expertise to showcase ‘spice’ at the highest level. The evening was sold out before the brief or menu had been revealed, showing just how confident the diners were in Sheff’s Kitchen and the reputation it has built.”

The event was full of Whirlow Hall Farm’s local community who are keen foodies and seasoned supporters of ‘farm to fork’. Whirlow Hall Farm plays a vital role in supporting children and young people facing a combination of difficulties. The unique farm provides a safe, nurturing environment that equips them with the tools to learn, grow in confidence, self-esteem and resilience. 

Gareth Jones, foodservice regional sales at Tilda UK, added: “Supporting local communities and charities is vital for Tilda, it’s a huge part of what we do so it was fantastic to be involved with Sheff’s Kitchen and Whirlow Hall Farm. It was excellent to see Tilda rice being used in such exciting ways, paired with delicious and aromatic flavours. Congratulations to both chefs, and a huge thanks to Murray for such a fantastic evening.”