Enjoy a Fish Supper in York by award winning chef and help save lives at sea

The event is taking place ahead of the RNLI’s national Fish Supper campaign which runs from 13 to 15 October. The charity is encouraging people to attend or host a fish-themed meal during this weekend to help raise vital funds to enable them to continue saving lives at sea.

Tickets for Andrew’s three-course meal cost £45 per person and £15 of each ticket sale will be donated to the RNLI. Diners will be greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival.

The menu will feature mouth-watering seafood from Whitby including lobster and seared sea scallops. It will be prepared by chef Matt Hunter and the team at Star Inn the City, York.

Andrew Pern, explained: ‘As a chef and someone who loves to cook fish and seafood, I’m so pleased to get behind the RNLI’s Fish Supper – it’s certainly a tasty way to support the brave RNLI volunteers who often sacrifice their mealtimes with loved ones to save lives at sea.

‘I was involved with the charity’s campaign last year and the Fish Supper at Star Inn the City, York was a lovely occasion and proved very popular. It would be great if people joined us again this year to eat, drink and help raise funds towards a hugely worthwhile cause.’

Tickets for the Fish Supper are available by calling Star Inn the City, York on: 01904 619208.

Matthew McNally, an RNLI volunteer crew member, will also be attending the event to talk about the vital lifesaving work of the charity.

Matthew said: ‘As a volunteer crew member, my pager can beep at any time. Whether I’m at work, asleep in bed or about to tuck into my dinner – I’ll stop what I’m doing and go straight to the lifeboat station, ready to save lives.

‘Events such as the Fish Supper in York are a great way for people to get together and support the RNLI and I’m really looking forward to being involved.

‘We’re also encouraging people to hold their own Fish Suppers. It’s easy to sign up for a free fundraising pack and then enjoy hosting a fun evening with your friends and family. If cooking’s not your thing, you could always serve up something simple like a fish finger sandwich or fish and chips.’

To receive a Fish Supper fundraising pack and to see some delicious recipe inspirations, visit: RNLI.org/Fish Supper

Last year, RNLI lifeboat crews across the UK and Ireland rescued 8,643 people and saved 431 lives. It costs over £485,000 per day to run the RNLI, and the charity relies on donations from the public to continue its lifesaving service.

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