Raymond Blanc celebrated the opening of his new brasserie in Bath with a charity fund raising event on Wednesday 29th May.

In partnership with The Lady Taveners the party and associated raffle and auctions raised over £8,000 for the charity thanks to the generosity of the assembled guests. The Lady Taveners focus on specially adapted minibuses and sport and recreation for young people with special needs – Brasserie Blanc has already raised enough for two minibuses and this will set us on the way to the third.

Party guests included Ex-Bath and England rugby players John Hall and Jeremy Guscott, footballer Russell Osman and Sir James and Lady Fuller.

Raymond Blanc and the Brasserie Blanc Bath brigade

Raymond and General Manager Tomas Baladon talking with Bernand Aherne

Guests enjoying a glass of Champagne at the launch

Raymond gives a speech to guests

Ex-Bath and England rugby player Jeremy Guscott and his partner talk to Raymond

Sir James and Lady Fuller talk to Raymond