Australia in 2011 has experienced a range of natural disasters including bushfires, floods, and severe storms. These events have caused great financial hardship for individuals and communities, as well as resulted in the loss of life.
A few short months ago, Australia suffered the worst natural disaster of its history. The Queensland floods which continued through New South Wales and Victoria, followed by ravaging fires throughout Western Australia and other States. So far hundreds are dead and missing and thousands are homeless.
This fund raising gala dinner at The High Commission Australia House is to raise money for the Red Cross Australia relief and recovery effort. The Red Cross are working tirelessly to help the local people rebuild their lives throughout cities and outreach areas affected.
All organisers and contributors of this event are donating their time to ensure maximum funds are raised for this event.
- Lisa Hilton and Catherine Loubet who met for coffee and began together this exciting project
- Geoff OConnell CEO Hot Tuna, DIR Australian Business
- Bruno Loubet from Bistrot Bruno Loubet
- Shane Osborn from Pied-A-Terre
- Brett Graham from The Ledbury
- Scott McDonald celebrity booker
- Clean Seas - Clean Seas is a breakthrough in the breeding of Southern Bluefin Tuna in captivity has been named as the world's second best invention of the year by influential international magazine Time
- Smashbang Online Media providing award-winning websites to small business around the UK
- Meat and Livestock Australia - Meat & Livestock Australia Limited (MLA) is a producer-owned company providing services and solutions to the red meat industry. MLA has over 47,000 livestock producer members who have stakeholder entitlements in the company.
- Whitewater - An award-winning event building and decorators for any function small or large
- Cult PR - London's leading event and PR company who specialise in international marketing events and product placement
If you have any questions, please contact either Catherine or Lisa at fireandfloodevent@gmail.com
The evening's entertainment will be provided by a number of talented artists from the UK and Australia including:-
- Strictly Come Dancing stars from the BBC show
- John Helliwell from Supertramp performing with his other project Crème Anglaise
- And much more exciting talent to be confirmed. Check back on this site for updates on who our celebrity auctioneer is!
The Auction
A variety of amazing auction donations are on the way to Australia House to support this event, check back in to see our growing list.
Chefs Bruno Loubet, Shane Osborn and Brett Graham will be auctioned off separately to make a memorable meal at your home or venue of your choice.
A number of award winning Australian chefs have volunteered not only their time but staff to support the evening. Each dish will be cooked by a different chef:-
Entree
Shane Osborn
Shane is the co-owner and head chef of Pied a Terre. The restaurant has gained some of the highest awards and accolades possible, starting with its first Michelin star in 1993 and then becoming a two Michelin star restaurant in 1996.
Main
Brett Graham
Brett owns The Ledbury which was awarded two Michelin Stars in 2010, voted number one restaurant in the Top 100 National Restaurants Awards, as well as gaining a ZAGAT London Resaturants 2011 No.1 Food Rating
Dessert
Bruno Loubet
Bruno has recently returned to London after spending eight years in Australia, where he owned Bruno's Tables in Brisbane, and worked at Berardo's in Noosa and Baguette in Brisbane. In February 2010 Bruno opened Bistrot Bruno Loubet at The Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell. In October 2010 Bistrot Bruno Loubet won the award for highest new entry at number three in the UK, at the National Restaurant Awards.
Tickets are £150 each or £1350 for a table of ten.
Payments will be collected for the Fire and Floods Appeal Gala Dinner for the Australian Red Cross by the Britain-Australia Society, we gratefully acknowledge their support.
Payment Methods
Cheques payable to "The Britain-Austalia Society" and print on back of cheque "Fire and Flood Gala Dinner"
Posted to:-
The National Director
The Britain-Australia Society
Swire House
59 Buckingham Gate
London SW1 6AJ
Or BACs payment to:-
The Britain-Australia Society
Account No:- 8225 9869
Sort Code:- 40 04 01
Please add reference FF to ensure funds are allocated to the event.
Also please email fireandfloodevent@gmail.com advising first and second name of all guests for Australia House Security purposes. You will then also be emailed a confirmation as well as the terms and conditions of security at Australia House.
If you would like to support the Fire and Flood Appeal and are unable to attend, donations are always appreciated via the above payment options and can be receipted upon request.
If you have any further queries please call Lisa Hilton at her office Rehab London on 0207 448 5035
