The Greyhound on the Test to welcome Michelin-star chef Phil Howard

The Greyhound on the Test, a 16th-century pub in Stockbridge, is set to host culinary heavyweight Phil Howard for the final in the series of one-off charitable suppers to raise money for The Alex Lewis Trust. 

Heavyweight chefs Tom Kerridge and Adam Byatt have previously taken to the kitchen for these events.

On Tuesday March 7 Phil Howard, owner of Michelin-starred Elystan Street in Chelsea and newly-launched Notto Pasta Bar in Piccadilly, will create a three-course menu of pasta dishes including highlights like Gnocchetti with smashed sausage, white wine, fennel and chilli and squid ink spaghetti with a sauce of sardines, garlic, sweet peppers, and tomato. 

Guests can also enjoy a welcome drink, plus canapés and a wine pairing with their meal.
Tickets for the dinner are priced at £100, with all proceeds going to The Alex Lewis Trust, a foundation set up by owner Lucy Townsend’s partner.

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In 2013, local resident Alex Lewis collapsed and was rushed to hospital - his only symptom being a common cold. He had contracted Strep A which led to septicaemia, toxic shock syndrome and necrotising fasciitis. 

Alex underwent life-saving surgery resulting in his left arm being amputated above the elbow, and both his legs being amputated above the knee. Six months later he lost his right arm below his elbow.

The foundation runs projects including Project Limitless, which provides soft shell prosthetic arms for UK children and the Wild Wheelchair project, which funds engineering students to design and build handcycles for those with limited mobility.

For more details. visit: thegreyhoundonthetest.co.uk/phil-howard-popup/.