This in from Heath, in his own words. Ed
Ryde Fire Station is to host a ‘pop-up’ fine dining restaurant in order to boost the 100 Here 100 There charity appeal.
Local chefs will be brought in to prepare the cuisine and fire fighters will become waiters for the night when the station’s main appliance bay is transformed for the one-off event on May 11.
100 Here, 100 There bike ride
Diners will be asked to pay what they think their meal was worth and all money raised will support the 100 Here, 100 There bike ride in June that will raise money for Wessex Cancer Trust, Seeds4Change and the Firefighters Charity.
The ride will see fire fighters cycle 100 miles on the Island in a single day and traversing 100 mountains in ten days in France.
Hoping to raise £1,000
The idea of transforming Ryde Fire Station into a fine dining restaurant was that of retained firefighter and keen foodie Heath Monaghan.
Heath said: “The initial idea was developed during a discussion, searching for a location on the Island to run a supper club.
“The 100 Here 100 There appeal had just been launched in the local press and it was felt that an operational fire station would be a truly unique venue and the appeal perfect to support.”
He hopes his idea, which will have the theme of Fire and Ice, will raise at least £1,000 and attract at least 80 diners. Wherever possible, local produce will be sourced to create the dishes.
Find out more
Despite the transformation of the appliance Bay, the station itself will, of course, remain fully operation throughout the evening.
Find out more about the event by visiting the Ryde Fire Station Website and you can also book your tickets online in advance.
