Fine dining to raise money for Newcastle respite centre

Fine dining to raise money for Newcastle respite centre

30 March 2016

THE Cancer Fund for Children’s Daisy Lodge therapeutic short break facility in Newcastle is hosting a unique dining event as part of Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink.

During the Dinner with a Difference event on May 14 — which is being organised in association with Tourism NI — guests will first enjoy a champagne reception at The Mac in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter before being whisked off to Daisy Lodge at the foothill of the Mournes

The setting is particularly fitting as May has been chosen by NI Year of Food and Drink organisers as the month to celebrate stunning local landscapes, including the breathtaking Mournes.

Once at Daisy Lodge, guests will enjoy a second champagne reception followed by a seven course dining experience delivered by seven top local chefs, including Yellow Door proprietor Simon Dougan who has helped plan the event.

The focus of the event will be on celebrating the best in fresh local produce. To add to the suspense, the names of the remaining chefs taking part will be released in the run up to the event.

“I am so excited to be a part of this amazing event that will help mark the Year of Food and Drink and also raise funds for Cancer Fund for Children,” said Simon.

Joan Burden, Daisy Lodge hospitality manager, said the May 14 event will be a “night not to be missed” where guests will enjoy delicious local produce cooked by top local talent while looking out at one of the best landscapes in the world. 

She added: “The funds raised will also enable the charity to continue providing vital support services for local families affected by cancer.”

Sharon Machala from Food NI/Taste of Ulster, said the organisations are delighted to support the Daisy Lodge event, celebrating the Year of Food and Drink.

She added: “Each month has a calendar theme, May is Landscape and places and what better way to showcase this than with the seven peaks of the Mournes as a back. We have been working with Joan at Daisy Lodge in the initial stages to realise the ethos of serving and promoting wholesome local food to the families and children enjoying a therapeutic short break at the facility and we’re delighted Daisy Lodge will play host to this fantastic event.” 

Tickets costs £150 per person and seats are limited. Tickets are available from Alex Murdock on (028) 9080 5599 or email alex@cancerfundforchildren.com.