A Night Of Gastronomic Fundraising Set To Take Place At The Art School In Honour Of Chef Matt Davies

THE ART SCHOOL, THE GEORGIAN QUARTER, CITY OF LIVERPOOL, LIVERPOOL CITY REGION.

This January Will Welcome Tom Shepherd, Ellis Barrie, Simon Rimmer, Steven Doherty & The Art School’s Chef Patron, Paul Askew, Uniting To Raise Money In Honour Of Chef Matt Davies

Chef Matt Davies and Chef Paul Askew are pictured alongside The Art School (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

On Wednesday the 21st of January, some of the UK’s leading chefs and The Art School team in Liverpool City Centre are uniting to raise money for charity in honour of Chef Matt Davies.

The evening will feature 5 courses and 5 paired wines, entertainment and an auction, curated by a brigade of the UK’s leading chefs, including Tom Shepherd, Ellis Barrie, Simon Rimmer, Steven Doherty and The Art School’s Chef Patron, Paul Askew.

The evening concludes with music and drinks in The Art School Cellars. Funds raised will go to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and Hospitality Action.

Chef Matt Davies (Supplied).

Chef Paul Askew (Supplied).

Pictured Left to Right: Chef Matt Davies and Chef Paul Askew (Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

Matt suffered an accident more than seven years ago, which left him fighting for his life. In 2017, whilst preparing a lunch service, a 32-amp current severely injured his left arm. He subsequently had over 70 operations over the years to try to rehabilitate his arm, until last April, after an infection, part of his injured arm had to be amputated.

Being injured meant Matt could no longer continue as a top-level Midlands chef; however, despite the challenges he has endured, Matt has managed to raise more than £100,000 for charities, including The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, which treated him, Fisher House, and Hospitality Action.

“Matt is one of the genuine stalwarts in the industry. What he tragically experienced, has battled through over the years, and then inspired so many others during this time is nothing short of a miracle, and he continues to make a difference for so many people, raising money, and awareness for key causes.” - Simon Rimmer, Television Presenter & Chef.

Now, The Art School Restaurant in Liverpool is the setting for an evening of wonderful gastronomy to raise money both for the hospital and Hospitality Action.

Chef Matt Davies, said: “Being a chef is the only job I’ve ever wanted to do. After my accident, I was devastated that my life had changed forever and my career was taken from me. But in those dark hours, the solidarity shown to me by my fellow chefs and Hospitality Action kept me going. To have chefs who I’ve always regarded as friends cooking in my honour is humbling and incredibly special.”

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Nationally acclaimed Chef Patron of The Art School, Chef Paul Askew, said: “My connection with Matt was that not long after Great British Menu in 2017, Matt had invited myself and Daniela Tucci to Stone as guest chefs for a fine-dining event he’d organised. But we arrived to find his team in utter dismay and were told that the tragic accident had happened the day before, and Matt was seriously injured.”

“He’s such a lovely person... Matt has the respect of the whole industry for his bravery and fund-raising efforts.” - Paul Askew, Chef Patron of The Art School.

Chef Askew added: “Since then, Matt has been through countless operations and has had the support of Hospitality Action, whilst being an astounding fund-raiser himself for many good causes, including the hospital which treated him. He’s such a lovely person, and we have been friends ever since, and Matt has the respect of the whole industry for his bravery and fund-raising efforts.”

He added: “So it’s with great pride we welcome Matt and Hospitality Action to The Art School for this very special event. We have wanted to make this happen for a long time – he’s been to our restaurant a few times as our guest, and we’re going to give him the warmest of welcomes on Wednesday the 21st of January.”

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Television Presenter & Chef, Simon Rimmer, said: “Matt is one of the genuine stalwarts in the industry. What he tragically experienced, has battled through over the years, and then inspired so many others during this time is nothing short of a miracle, and he continues to make a difference for so many people, raising money, and awareness for key causes.”

Simon added: “So this event at The Art School in Liverpool is all about Matt and to honour him and raise money for the hospital which supported him and for Hospitality Action. We all love him and I know this is going to be a truly special evening for Matt.”

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Hospitality Action supports the UK’s chefs, waiters, housekeepers and managers, as well as concierges, receptionists and kitchen porters, and every sommelier, bartender, catering assistant and cook.

“So it’s with great pride we welcome Matt and Hospitality Action to The Art School for this very special event. We have wanted to make this happen for a long time – he’s been to our restaurant a few times as our guest, and we’re going to give him the warmest of welcomes on Wednesday the 21st of January.” - Paul Askew, Chef Patron of The Art School.

They provide essential support for anyone working in hospitality affected by physical illness and mental health issues, as well as financial difficulty, family problems, and addiction. Their all-encompassing support includes people who work in hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars or cafés, schools, hospitals or event venues.

(Credit: Supplied/Image was provided to The Liverpudlian with permission to share, courtesy of the Publicist on behalf of their client. We make no claim to this content).

What Is The Art School's Address?

1 Sugnall Street,

The Georgian Quarter,

Liverpool City Centre,

City of Liverpool, L7 7EB,

Liverpool City Region, UK.

A Night of Gastronomic Fundraising at The Art School takes place on Wednesday the 21st of January. Tickets are available through The Art School's website. You can also telephone them on 0151 230 8600.