Chef Fergus Henderson in a wine-filled bath

Top chefs gather for Action Against Hunger's Wine Auction

29th July 2009, 12:22pm

Top chefs Heston Blumenthal, Angela Hartnett, Fergus Henderson and Herbert Berger are teaming up in October to host the Action Against Hunger Fine Wine Auction and Dinner 2009.

Fergus Henderson, chef patron of Michelin-starred St John, has posed naked in a 'wine-filled' bath at the Sanctum Soho Hotel to capture the event's theme of 'turning wine into water'; illustrating that all funds raised from the event will help Action Against Hunger fight hunger and malnutrition worldwide.

The event will take place in the hall of City dining institution 1 Lombard Street on Saturday 10 October to coincide with World Food Day on 16 October.

The Fat Duck's Heston Blumenthal said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be a part of this amazing event. It really gives food and wine lovers the opportunity to enjoy a night to be remembered, whilst raising much needed funds for Action Against Hunger – I urge everyone to attend."

Guests on the night will be treated to a Champagne reception and four-course meal, created specially for the occasion by the team of chefs. The meal will be complemented by fine wines donated by Hallgarten Druitt and carefully selected by leading UK sommeliers and wine experts including Peter McCombie, Master of Wine, and Thierry Tomasin, Master of Culinary Arts.

David Elswood, International Head of Wine at Christies, will host the live auction, with lots of goodies up for grabs. Prizes include a meal for two at Ferran Adria's three-Michelin starred restaurant, El Bulli, in Spain; a private dining experience for twelve at London's Corrigans and two Jereboams of Felton Road Block 2006 Pinot Noir, worth in excess of £3,000.

In addition, luxury lingerie brand, Agent Provocateur has donated a special one-off item to be auctioned on the night. The lace kimono has been hand crafted with 100's of  Swarovski  crystals. Guests will also receive an Agent Provocateur gift bag to enjoy.

Tickets are priced at £160 each. For further information or to purchase tickets, please contact Heidi Drummond on 020 8293 6133 or h.drummond@aahuk.org

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