The Bingham to host Second Chance Charity Supper with guest chefs, Paul Merrett and Eric Guignard

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Richmond’s riverside destination restaurant bar and hotel, the Bingham will host a special charity dinner in aid of 2nd Chance on Wednesday, 5 October, 2016, supported and cooked by celebrated guest chefs, Paul Merrett and Eric Guignard.

The Bingham’s General Manager Erick Kervaon, along with fellow founders of Alliance of Independent Restaurants AIR Hospitality, Paul Merrett (Owner/Chef of The Victoria Public House) and Eric Guignard (Owner/Chef of The French Table) have devised a four-course seasonal menu which will be cooked and served by 2nd Chance trainees under the guidance of the seasoned chefs.

Diners will start with Beetroot & London Gin-cured Salmon Gravlax with Celeriac Remoulade, Quail’s Egg, Shaved Fennel and Beetroot Gel, then enjoy a fish course of Hake roasted in Serrano Ham served with Smoked Chorizo Risotto, Chargrilled Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Shellfish Bisque, followed by Slow-cooked Breast of Guinea Fowl with Shallot Purée, Beans wrapped in Pancetta, Fondant Potato, and Truffle Jus. Dessert will include Spiced Almond & Poppy Seed Cake with Greek Yoghurt, Lemon Grass Sorbet and Roasted Fig.

The menu will cost £40 and will be paired with wines from the Bingham’s vast wine cellar.

Over the coming weeks the trainees will join the Bingham team in groups and undertake training in the kitchen and restaurant service to refine their skills.

2nd Chance is a specialist ‘education to employment’ training course created to support unemployed 18-24 year olds on their journey to a career. They are offered a six-month career preparation course offering opportunities to gain experience, skills and qualifications required for employment and apprenticeship opportunities. The money raised from this glittering gastronomic evening will go towards funding for 2nd chance training placements.

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Editor 14th September 2016

The Bingham to host Second Chance Charity Supper with guest chefs, Paul Merrett and Eric Guignard