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Gallery: Chefs pitch in to hit lunch’s $1m target

South Western Times

The Chefs’ Long Table Lunch hit its $1 million dollar fundraising milestone on Sunday thanks to an outpouring of support from the people of Bunbury.

Event founder Leonie Kershaw was thrilled with the success of the event and said without the public’s support “the show wouldn’t go on”.

“Thank you to the Bunbury citizens and the sponsors because they are amazing,” she said.

“The highlight was seeing all those guests having an amazing time and so much excitement under one marquee.

“The entertainment was fantastic, from when we opened the gates at 12pm to when we were kind of kicking them out at almost 6pm saying ‘the party’s over’ because no one wanted to leave.”

Beau and Laura Clipperton, of Australind.
Camera IconBeau and Laura Clipperton, of Australind. Credit: South Western Times

Sunday’s event saw 500 diners enjoy an eight-course banquet while overlooking the Leschenault Inlet, as The Platinum Project, Mitchell Martin and the SambOzzy samba dancers wowed the crowd.

Gage Roads came on board as a new sponsor for the 15th annual event, joining long-time sponsors Capel Vale, Barton Jones Wines, St Aidan Wines, Willow Bridge Estate and Harvey River Estate.

Jo and George Wittorff, of Bunbury.
Camera IconJo and George Wittorff, of Bunbury. Credit: South Western Times

Mrs Kershaw said less than 24 hours after the event, sponsors and chefs were already calling to confirm their involvement in next year’s event.

Leading Seaman Maritime Logistics, chef Aaron Carroll and Seaman Maritime Logistics, chef Stephen Woodhams, from HMAS Stirling, were also on deck at the iconic lunch to lend a helping hand.

Sharon Kavanagh, of Pelican Point, and Tere Eunson, of Australind.
Camera IconSharon Kavanagh, of Pelican Point, and Tere Eunson, of Australind. Credit: South Western Times, Jon Gellweiler

Leading Seaman Carroll lived in Bunbury until he was four years of age and said it was a pleasure to give back.

“It is exciting, it’s great to be doing something outside of the navy,” he said.

Peter and Bernadette Hannon, of Bunbury.
Camera IconPeter and Bernadette Hannon, of Bunbury. Credit: South Western Times

“We will be helping everywhere and learning as much as we can.

“Hopefully we can bring something back to the galley where we work and show them some of what we have learned.

Volunteer Tegan Bailye ( correct).
Camera IconVolunteer Tegan Bailye ( correct). Credit: South Western Times

“We are just happy to be down here, working with the community and seeing some of my family.”

A total of nine community groups will benefit from money raised at the event, including key beneficiaries City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club, GP Down South, Rotary Club of Bunbury Leschenault and Heal for Life Foundation.

More pictures from the event:

Cr Tresslyn Smith and her husband David.
Camera IconCr Tresslyn Smith and her husband David. Credit: South Western Times
Natalie Boden, of Bunbury, and Kari Steer, of Dalyellup.
Camera IconNatalie Boden, of Bunbury, and Kari Steer, of Dalyellup. Credit: South Western Times
Kirsten Edwards, of Eaton, Genine Unsworth, of Bunbury, Jenny Elson, of Bunbury, and Penny Garvey, of Bunbury.
Camera IconKirsten Edwards, of Eaton, Genine Unsworth, of Bunbury, Jenny Elson, of Bunbury, and Penny Garvey, of Bunbury. Credit: South Western Times
Karla Hutchinson, of Bunbury, and her son Laiton, 12.
Camera IconKarla Hutchinson, of Bunbury, and her son Laiton, 12. Credit: South Western Times
Mitchell Martin sang amongst the diners at this years lunch.
Camera IconMitchell Martin sang amongst the diners at this years lunch. Credit: South Western Times
Joy Frisina, of Bunbury, and Kethrine Spence, of Balingup.
Camera IconJoy Frisina, of Bunbury, and Kethrine Spence, of Balingup. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
The Platinum Project Guy Italiano, Erin Zolnier and Paul Currulli entertained the crowd once again.
Camera IconThe Platinum Project Guy Italiano, Erin Zolnier and Paul Currulli entertained the crowd once again. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
The SambOzzy samba dancers entertain the crowd.
Camera IconThe SambOzzy samba dancers entertain the crowd. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
2018 Chefs long table lunch.
Camera Icon2018 Chefs long table lunch. Credit: South Western Times
Guests were spoiled with a colourful array of dishes at the Chefs’ Long Table Lunch.
Camera IconGuests were spoiled with a colourful array of dishes at the Chefs’ Long Table Lunch. Credit: South Western Times

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