Celebration of Women Long Table Lunch 2011
The 8th Annual Celebration of Women Long Table Lunch was a fantastic affair of food, wine, fashion, friendship and fundraising!
Some of Perth’s top chefs and caterer’s including Stephen Clarke - Clarkes of North Beach, Heyder & Shears, Graham Arthur - Il Lido, Rochelle Adonis, Innovations Catering, All Seasons Catering and Red Pepper Catering donated their time and expertise, serving up a delicious four course menu using the finest of WA produce. Preparing lunch for 600 guests is no easy task and we can’t thank our chefs enough for their dedication and commitment to ensuring that the lunch was the best ever!
In keeping with the oriental theme, VIP and corporate guests were greeted by geisha girls and set an origami challenge by Network Ten’s Caty Price followed by a cooking demonstration with Fraser Restaurant’s head chef, Chris Taylor.
A special tribute to honouree Vanessa Burton, who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 34, was emotional but beautiful. Vanessa’s husband Mike shared many special memories with our guests, as well as a gift of a pink gerbera - Vanessa’s favourite flower - to survivors and those currently on their own breast cancer journey. Mike’s message was a positive one … never give up and remember the majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive and go on to live long and happy lives.
We were delighted to have Verity James MC the day, plus there was something for everyone in the live auction and ballot bidding. The “Mouth from the South” auctioneer Tiny Holly whipped the crowd into a frenzy with the popular Masterchef Experience going for a huge $11,000.
Guests were itching to hit the dance floor as LA Gold took to the stage and we only wish the dancing could have gone on longer with everyone having such a fantastic time!
This event would not be possible without our long term major sponsors Claremont Showgrounds, Reece’s and Austage, all of our amazing chefs, the many generous sponsors and suppliers, the 140 volunteer work force and of course the guests who support this event each year. Thanks to your generosity, we have exceeded our fundraising target and raised an amazing $140,000!
Thank you to each and every one of you. We appreciate your support and belief in what we do and look forward to seeing you all again in 2012!
In the true spirit of the event, photos from the day are available to download for free thanks to Emily from Life In Motion Photography and Crystal Carol Patterson Photography - thanks so much girls.
2011 Honouree
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In 2011 we celebrate the life of Vanessa Burton. A beautiful young woman who was incredibly positive. Throughout her treatment Vanessa was an inspiration to all with whom she came in contact. Diagnosed during the pregnancy of her second child, Vanessa commenced treatment after the birth. She remained optimistic and determined to pursue every treatment option. When one treatment proved not to be doing the job she enthusiastically prepared for the next. Vanessa worked hard physically, emotionally and spiritually to optimise the effects of every treatment offered. She remained a sensitive and devoted mother thinking less of her own needs than those of her children, especially when it became evident that a cure was less and less likely.
To see past Long Table Lunch honourees please click here.
Meet the Chefs
If you loved the food this year, read more about our talented team of chefs and caterers who boast a wealth of experience and love of amazing food!
Thank you to all of our event partners, without you, this event would not be possible!
Media Partners
Venue & Equipment Partners
Catering Partners
Produce Partners
Beverage Partners
Other Partners
Auction Sponsors
What is the Long Table Lunch?
Celebration of Women Long Table Lunch was born in 2004 by Faith Nichols of Comestibles to commemorate the life of Pippin Bath, a prominent member of the Perth catering industry who lost her battle with breast cancer at the young age of 37.
To keep with Faith’s original vision and the spirit of the event, each year we continue to honour another brave woman who has lost her life to breast cancer. After 4 big years of heading the enormous catering task Faith Nichols passed the baton forward to include the wider catering community.
The Long Table Lunch has had a history of involving some of the states most renowned chefs and caterers including Kate Lamont (Lamonts), Gill Holly (Brush Fork & Pencil), Jane Burchett (Attitude on Food), The Gala Restaurant and All Seasons Catering. Other major contributors include Heyder & Shears, Robert Duvall Foods, Pickled Pink, Finger Food Catering, Tasty Tarts, Good Mood Food and Red Pepper Catering.
The delicious food and unique style of the Long Table Lunch is only part of the essence of the event. What makes the day truly unique is that every item used is generously donated or heavily discounted and the wait service is delivered by an enthusiastic team of approximately 150 volunteers. The team of dedicated volunteers include breast cancer survivors, relatives, enthusiastic students, caring individuals and even current patients.
This day is an event to celebrate life and the courage of so many women who have travelled through a breast cancer journey whilst raising funds to help those on a journey now and in the future. You can come and be a part of this amazing event and you too can make a difference.