Chefs and celebrities share recipes to help children with neuroblastoma
Alan Carr and the UK’s favourite chefs including Jean-Christophe Novelli, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti share exclusive recipes!
To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, some of the UK’s top chefs are sharing exclusive recipes for you to treat your guests, when you a host a Get Together this September.
The recipes include classics such as a fish finger roll from superstar seafood chef Nathan Outlaw, a tarte tatin from the nation’s favourite French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and a chicken korma from pioneering chef Atul Kochhar. Or try your hand at Marcus Wareing’s custard tart, Jude Kereama’s seafood curry, Monica Galetti’s artichoke tart or Gordon Stott’s monkfish.
Whether it’s a coffee morning at work or a dinner party at home, our Get Together is a really fun and easy way to raise awareness of neuroblastoma and raise some money too.
Host a gathering with family, friends, colleagues or neighbours, use our amazing recipes and ask guests to make a donation in return! We’ve got lots of resources for you to download too including invitations, decorations, collection boxes and posters.
The pandemic has seriously impacted research into neuroblastoma - so Get Together this September and help scientists drive forward their research to improve treatment and save more young lives.
Alan Carr, comedian and Patron of Neuroblastoma UK has provided his favourite recipe and said,
“I’m really excited to share my Nan’s favourite apple crumble recipe - just like her it’s faff free, no nonsense but a little bit naughty with a kick.
“Sign up to host a Get Together for Neuroblastoma UK this September and you’ll be sent my recipe and loads more from a bunch of ‘proper’ chefs. It’s so nice to be able to get together with our family and mates again - and to raise money for this amazing charity makes it even better!”
Jean Christophe-Novelli whose son Valentino was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2016 said, “I didn’t hesitate when Neuroblastoma UK asked me to share a recipe for their new Get Together fundraising campaign. Cooking food for family and friends brings such joy and to raise money for research into this rare childhood cancer at the same time is truly wonderful. Neuroblastoma UK is a charity that is close to my heart because of Valentino and I am delighted to play a part in helping other children just like him.”
Jude Kereama, chef patron of award winning restaurant Kota in Cornwall, lost his wife to cancer in 2019. He said, “I know first-hand just how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be for a family. No-one should lose a loved one to cancer and to lose a child to neuroblastoma is unfathomable. Hosting a Get Together to raise money for vital research into this childhood cancer is so simple, yet can make a huge difference to families across the UK. I am delighted to share one of my favourite recipes to support Neuroblastoma UK and help them continue their important work.”
Atul Kochhar, pioneering twice Michelin-starred chef said, “I am so happy to share some of my favourite recipes to support Neuroblastoma UK. I love the idea of people holding a 'Get Together' with their favourite people and cooking my food to add some spice to their gatherings. As a dad of two, I can only imagine how scary it must be to be told your child has cancer. Neuroblastoma UK does an incredible job in funding research to improve treatment for children with this awful disease and I am honoured to help in any way I can."
Nathan Outlaw, twice Michelin-starred chef in Cornwall said, “I was delighted when Neuroblastoma UK asked me to share a recipe for their new Get Together fundraiser. My daughter, Jessica, loves to bake. Ever since I can remember, she’s joined me in the kitchen at home. Of all her baking successes (and there have been many), this is the recipe that to date is the family’s favourite. And my fish finger roll is perfect for a buffet or kids party - believe it or not, this is where it all started for me! I’d like to tell you that my love of fish started with bouillabaisse in Provence but no, it was the humble fish finger. I am so pleased to be able to help raise awareness of this charity and their amazing work and I can’t wait to see people try these simple but tasty recipes.”
Gordon Stott, from the award winning Purefoy Arms in Hampshire says, ""I'm fanatical about food so when I was asked to share my recipes for this amazing cause, I jumped at the chance! I love the fact my food could be served in people's homes to help raise money for Neuroblastoma UK. My monkfish recipe is a perfect dish for a dinner party - looks the part, tastes delicious and is easier to prepare than you might think! I'm so happy to be involved with this new fundraiser for Neuroblastoma UK and to play my part in the fight against childhood cancer."
Jean Christophe - Novelli: Oignons Farcis au Champignons / Coq au Vin / Tarte Tatin
Monica Galetti: Artichoke and mozzarella puff tart
Jude Kereama: Seafood Penang Curry
Atul Kochhar: Bengali Chicken Korma / Bengali Cauliflower and Potatoes
Nathan Outlaw: Fish Finger Roll with Pea and Mint Mayonnaise / Messie Jessie Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gordon Stott: Monkfish, Fennel Cream, Pea and Tomato Concasse
Marcus Wareing: Custard Tart
Roxanne Pannell, mum to three year old cancer patient George is supporting the campaign this year and said, “George was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in April last year. He is such an amazing little lad and is doing really well at the moment .
“But not all children with neuroblastoma are as lucky as our George. It’s so important to fund more research and help more children like George beat their cancer. Every penny you raise by hosting a Get Together this September can help the charity get closer to finding a cure and save more young lives.”
Where do the donations go?
Neuroblastoma UK funds leading research to develop new, more effective and kinder treatments for children with neuroblastoma.
£5 could buy a researcher a pack of test tubes, an essential tool for scientists to prepare neuroblastoma cells for research.
£20 could buy a pack of microscope slides, enabling scientists to examine neuroblastoma cells in minute detail.
£50 could pay for equipment to help researchers grow neuroblastoma cells and study possible treatment of the disease.
£100 could help pay for a DNA extraction kit, enabling researchers to develop personalised treatment for children with neuroblastoma.