TOP chefs gathered together to host a festive feast and raised thousands for charity.

The Grand hotel in Brighton hosted the likes of MasterChef winner Kenny Tutt to raise more than £15,000 for the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.

The event was the third charity Brighton Chef’s Table event hosted at the seafront hotel, where a total of £59,000 has now been raised for local charitable causes.

This year, 88 guests enjoyed a five-course tasting menu created by some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs.

They were David Marrow from Terre a Terre, Alan White from The Grand, Duncan Ray from The Little Fish Market, Steven Edwards from Etch and Kenny Tutt, Masterchef Champion 2018 from Pitch.

With hints of Christmas theming the dishes, each course was cooked by a different chef. David Marrow kicked off with mushrooms cooked three ways, followed by an exquisite starter of pate, rhubarb and gingerbread by Alan White.

The main course was a fish course of basil, cod and taramasalata by Duncan Ray (also a newcomer to BCT), and Sussex sirloin beef and pickled onions from Steven Edwards. The sweet treat topping off the culinary affair was provided by Kenny Tutt, with his clementine and chocolate fondant served with Frangelico gelato.

The evening culminated in a live charity auction where guests took home some once-in-a-lifetime prizes.

They included private dining experiences with Alan White, David Marrow and Steven Edwards; a day at cooking school with Kenny Tutt; and a private lunch at The Little Fish Market in Hove with Duncan Ray.

Andrew Mosley, general manager at The Grand Brighton and Rockinghorse trustee, said: “We’re delighted to have some new chefs join us at the annual Brighton Chef’s Table this year.

“Every year that we’ve hosted has been unique, but one thing always stays the same... the food is better and better every year and it’s a great opportunity for Brighton’s foodie community to raise some money for a great cause.

“The funds raised will make a real difference to the children of Sussex who Rockinghorse support.”

Ryan Heal, chief executive at Rockinghorse, said: “We are delighted to have been a part of the wonderful Brighton Chefs’ Table event again for a third year as a beneficiary charity.

“Each chef has been totally committed to the event for the right reasons and not for self-publicity. In every case they are acutely aware of the Rockinghorse cause and the work we do to improve the lives of the children of Sussex that need our help the most.

“This event is such a huge success, and we cannot thank the general manager of The Grand – Andrew Mosley and the staff for their continued support enough.

“Our thanks to all the chefs who have committed their time and resources to the fundraising event again this year and to everyone who bought a ticket to this exclusive dinner – we very much appreciate the support.”

Rockinghorse is the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton, with all proceeds made from the evening going towards improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable children in Sussex.