Jason Atherton and fellow chefs raise £100,000 for Ukraine

A dinner organised by Jason Atherton has raised almost £100,000 for the Usyk Foundation and With Ukraine to fund the humanitarian effort in the country.

Atherton was joined in the kitchen at City Social restaurant in London by Tom Sellers, Tom Kitchin, Tom Brown and Ukrainian chef Yurii Kovryzhenko, who is to open Mriya restaurant in Chelsea this month.

The chefs prepared canapes and a four-course meal, before a charity auction with lots including three pairs of signed gloves from Oleksandr Usyk and a two night stay at The Bonnie Badger. The evening raised £97,273.70 for the Usyk Foundation and With Ukraine.

Atherton said: “The situation in the Ukraine is utterly heart breaking and although I can’t change this, I really wanted to be able to support where possible. My team, friends and suppliers have all joined forces to provide an evening to remember and I hope collectively we can make a difference to those who need it most.”

Kovryzhenko added: “I’m so glad to be a part of this event and deeply grateful for an opportunity to collaborate with Jason for such a good cause. During this difficult time for Ukraine, my duty and big inspiration is to do what I can to benefit my country. This dinner is a great chance to make an impact, to fundraise and to let people try Ukraine’s gastronomy.”