Whos cooking Christmas lunch?
If you have a spare two or three grand, a leading chef is willing to whip up a four-course lunch for eight in the comfort of your own home on Christmas day. David Duverger, the head chef at Papillon in London, has put his services up for auction on eBay. Duverger, who has worked at three Michelin-starred restaurants, is willing to travel anywhere in the UK to cook a festive feast. His suggested menu features champagne and canapés, foie gras terrine, braised turbot, truffle-stuffed Bresse chicken and posh yule log. However, he’s willing to cook whatever you fancy. Aspirant chefs can learn from the master, as Duverger is happy to turn his cooking into a how-to class. Alternatively, stick him in the kitchen, close the door, and get stuck into the sherry. The best home-cooked meal you’re ever likely to eat will be ready in no time. Bidding started at £800 and at the time of writing has reached £2,550. Yes, it’s steep for a Christmas lunch, but all proceeds go to Children with Leukaemia – s
