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Winter Chefs’ Dinner 2025 in association with GGM Gastro International
Monday 27 October - 6:30pm – 11:30pm.
Join us for our most anticipated event of the year: the 2025 Winter Chefs’ Dinner, hosted by the award-winning chef Sabrina Ghayour. Expect a glittering evening of exquisite food, world-class chefs and fundraising to support those in hospitality who’ve fallen on hard times.
This year, we are thrilled to host our flagship event at The Chancery Rosewood in Mayfair, the brand-new five-star hotel set to make waves as one of London’s most prestigious addresses.
On the night, exceptional chefs will come together to create two stunning tasting menus, each preparing a unique course to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
Meet Your Host.
British-Iranian Chef and food writer Sabrina Ghayour is a multi-award winning, best-selling author who made her name hosting the hugely popular ‘Sabrina’s Kitchen’ supper club in London, specialising in Persian and Middle Eastern flavours.
Specialising in teaching Persian and Middle Eastern cookery class across the country, Sabrina has become the ‘go to’ girl for Persian and Middle-Eastern recipes, history and ingredient wisdom and is often called upon for her expertise and knowledge in the field.
Meet The Chefs.
Daniel is the acclaimed chef behind the two Michelin-starred Midsummer House in Cambridge, where he is best known for refined, innovative modern British cuisine.
A two-time winner of the BBC’s Great British Menu (2012 and 2013), Daniel has become one of the UK’s most decorated chefs. In 2016, he was named AA’s Chef’s Chef of the Year and continues to mentor the next generation of culinary talent.
Following over 15 years’ experience in kitchens across France, renowned pâtissier Marius Dufay's joined The Chancery Rosewood in 2025.
His desserts are known as not just sweet treats, but sensory journeys through form and flavour. Considered one of the world's leading pastry chefs, Dufay brings his visionary creations to Jacqueline at The Chancery Rosewood as Executive Pastry Chef.
Sabrina Gidda began her career in Fashion PR before pursuing her passion for food. A self-taught chef, she trained at The Dorchester, led acclaimed kitchens, and twice reached the Roux Scholarship finals. Named Tatler’s “Rising Star,” she has judged on Masterchef, competed in Great British Menu, and published Modern South Asian Kitchen. Through her consultancy, she champions women in hospitality, shaping projects for Hoxton, Soho House, BMW, and more.
Karan Gokani is the co-founder and creative director of Hoppers, a popular London restaurant group specializing in Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine. Originally from Mumbai, he moved to the UK in 2005 to study law at Cambridge but switched to hospitality in 2012, driven by his passion for food. After traveling extensively through India and Sri Lanka, he launched the first Hoppers in Soho in 2015. The restaurant quickly earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Karan oversees menu development across Hoppers’ locations, drawing on his heritage and travels.
Henry is a self-confessed classicist whose love of food runs deep, shaped by childhood memories of his parents’ cooking and the classic French bistro dishes served at his father’s restaurant.
Trained at Leith’s School of Food and Wine, Henry's passion and instinctive flair quickly set him apart. As cook and co-owner of the Three Compasses and Bouchon Racine in London, he is deeply inspired by the simple pleasures of classic French cuisine, the kind of food everyone wants to eat.
One of the UK’s most celebrated chefs, Tom brings a taste of culinary magic to his restaurants, cookbooks and TV screens across the country. With multiple Michelin stars to his name, Tom is the visionary behind acclaimed venues such as The Hand & Flowers, the first pub in the world to earn two Michelin stars.
As a TV presenter, best-selling author and Hospitality Action Patron, Tom brings both heart and incredible skill to everything he does.
Chef Thuy Diem Pham, bestselling author and former Head Chef of London’s acclaimed The Little Viet Kitchen, is celebrated as the UK’s leading authority on Vietnamese cuisine. Blending restaurant precision with soulful home cooking, she has shaped the nation’s culinary landscape. Thuy has published two bestselling cookbooks, with a third due in 2026, and continues to inspire as a consultant, brand ambassador, and judge for The Golden Chopsticks Awards.
VIP Package.
A very limited number of VIP tables are available which include a private VIP drink and canapé reception; meet, greet and exclusive photo-op with our guest chefs; and a luxury goodie bag.
Sold out - email Sophie to join the waiting list.
Sponsorship Opportunities.
The Winter Chefs' Dinner is more than just an evening of incredible food, it’s a celebration of the people who make our industry so special. By sponsoring this event, you’ll be standing alongside top chefs, hospitality leaders and fellow supporters to help raise vital funds for hospitality workers in crisis. We’d love to work with you to create a sponsorship package that feels right for your brand and makes a real difference. Email Sophie to find out more: skent@hospitalityaction.org.uk.
Where:
The Chancery Rosewood
30 Grosvenor Square
Mayfair
W1K
London
United Kingdom
Your ticket includes:
Drinks & canapé reception
Four-course meal with wine
Entertainment
Event programme
Running order:
Reception
Welcome speeches
Four-course meal with wine
Live auction
Closing speeches
Carriages
Dress code:
Formal/lounge suit
Accommodation:
Please book directly with The Chancery Rosewood.
Sponsors.




Where:
The Chancery Rosewood
30 Grosvenor Square
Mayfair
W1K
London
United Kingdom
Your ticket includes:
Drinks & canapé reception
Four-course meal with wine
Entertainment
Event programme
Running order:
Reception
Welcome speeches
Four-course meal with wine
Live auction
Closing speeches
Carriages
Dress code:
Formal/lounge suit
Accommodation:
Please book directly with The Chancery Rosewood.

Last years' Winter Chefs' Dinner saw some of London’s finest award-winning chefs cook up a gastronomical feast and raise an incredible £90,000!