Marlow’s streets were busy on Tuesday night as over 1,200 journeys were made by foot between eight of the town’s restaurants to raise money for local charities.
Marlow Tastes, the town’s exclusive ‘safari’ supper organised by Marlow Thames Rotary, started with a reception at All Saints Church. None of the 420 diners then knew which restaurants they were visiting for each course of their gourmet meal.
As well as showcasing some fine dining, the adventurers raised a record £16,000 to support Dementia Action Marlow and the Marlow Opportunity Playgroup which supports the plight of very young children with special needs.
John Bromwich of Rotary explained: “The progressive supper is unique to Marlow, a town gifted with fine restaurants. It was an opportunity for everyone to have a novel dining experience at new venues while raising much-needed funds for good causes.
“It was the third year of Marlow Tastes and the event involved over 70 volunteers in a complex and demanding schedule.”
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Restaurants taking part were The Oarsman, Piccolino, Lavvin, Suum, La Cantino del Vino, Cote, Compleat Angler and The Ivy.
The lead sponsor was Macbeth Insurance Brokers, who recently relocated their second office to Mere Park, Marlow. Another local group, BP Collins Solicitors, sponsored the reception. Local businesses donated 60 prizes for the raffle, which included a meal for 10, cooked and served at home.
Marlow has three highly active Rotary clubs providing support and funds where most needed. One of many highlights is the Santas Fun Run which attracts 3,000 contestants from a wide area.
