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FOOTBALL STARS HELP RAISE NEARLY £60,000 FOR THE FIVE STARS APPEAL
Mon 19th Apr 10 - 21:20

TASTY TRIUMPH FOR MAN CITY’S TEAM

FOOTBALL STARS HELP RAISE NEARLY £60,000 FOR THE FIVE STARS APPEAL.

A team of footballers headed up by Shay Given are at the top of the culinary league, after thrashing the opposition 2-1 in a unique cookery showdown. 
The 12 football stars took part in an exclusive Premiership Cook Off event at Panacea Bar and Restaurant in Alderley Edge, sponsored by Bentley Manchester, to raise funds for local charity the Five Stars Appeal.
The two teams went head to head in the kitchen where the likes of Wayne Bridge and Micah Richards took a blow torch to a brulee and Carlo Nash plus Nigel de Jong got cheeky with a Bellini cheesecake.
The footballers, wearing pristine chef whites without a grass stain in sight, cooked and served three courses and cocktails to the lucky guests.  After each course diners voted for their favourite dish, which resulted in Shaun’s Team bringing home the cup while Carlo’s Team  were handed a red card.
The evening was hosted by Robbie Savage and ex Manchester City player Nicky Summerbee, who had the guests eating out of their hands as they exchanged some lively banter with the football stars while interviewing them for the cameras.
Guests enjoyed being served delicious cocktails by ladies’ favourite Roque Santa Cruz while Wigan’s Titus Bramble did an amazing job serving up the culinary delights.
The auction was kicked off by Key103’s Mike Toolan and Hugh Ferris who whipped up a frenzy of excitement.  Prizes included a Ricky Hatton Training Day bought by Shaun Wright-Phillips for £4,600 and a Rob Lloyd Racing Day bought by Roque Santa Cruz for £2,100.
Harvey Nichols provided luxury goody bags and ex Manchester City player Jim Whitley provided the entertainment by showing off his vocal skills.
Once the auction had ended the guests and footballers enjoyed a VIP after party, cheering on Shaun Wright-Phillips as he took to the decks as DJ for the night.
Joe Akka, Managing Director for Panacea, comments: “It was an absolutely fantastic evening and the players proved they are every bit as good in the kitchen as they are on the football field. We are delighted at the success of the event”
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Notes to editors:

Teams:

Team 1
Shaun Wright-Phillips and Wayne Bridge in the kitchen
Adam Johnson and Nigel de Jong in the restaurant
Roque Santa Cruz and Javier Garrido behind the bar

Team 2
Carlo Nash and Micah Richards in the kitchen
Titus Bramble and Ibrahima Sonko in the restaurant
Sanli Tuncay and Shay Given behind the bar

For further information please contact Nicola Smith, Corporate Fundraiser for the Five Stars Scanner Appeal on 0161 798 8936/0789 9971000 or by emailing Nicola@fivestarsappeal.co.uk

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