Join us for a Paul Ainsworth Dinner to celebrate 20 years of Young & Talented Cornwall

The Young & Talented Cornwall fund’s twentieth anniversary is being marked by a very special dinner curated by Paul Ainsworth and his team of chefs on Wednesday 26 November. Hosted by Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, the dinner will be held at the Royal Cornwall Showground’s Pavilion Centre. Students from the Paul Ainsworth Academy at Truro & Penwith College will be given the opportunity to work with the chefs in the kitchen and at front of house.

Additionally students from Duchy College Rosewarne will be working on the floral arrangements for the tables.

There will be a live auction of ten very special experiences on the night, together with a raffle and a silent auction. More information will be available on the ‘Auctions’ page on this website. From 7 November, auction items will be available to view and silent bidding will be open.

This fund raising dinner follows on the heels of YT20, a gala event at Hall for Cornwall on Monday 17 November. Showcasing the achievements of Young & Talented Cornwall over the last two decades, it is also designed to ignite and inspire Cornwall’s next generation through incredible performances of our homegrown talent. For further information and tickets for the gala event please click here.

The Details

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Venue: Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge PL27 7JE

Timings: Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception – 6.30pm

followed by dinner and auction. Carriages: 11pm

Dress: Black Tie

The evening will include:

Champagne reception to welcome you on arrival

A four course menu of Cornish produce curated by Paul, with wine and beer generously provided by St Austell Brewery

Performance/s by some of the incredible young Cornish talent supported by Young & Talented Cornwall

Live auction of ten very special experiences, a silent auction and a raffle

Tickets: £150 per ticket or £1,200 for a table of eight. Book your tickets via the tab at the top of the page.

For more information about the event and to book tickets, please click here.

Thanks to sponsors St Austell Brewery, Flying Fish, Laurent Perrier and de Villiers South West.

Image credit: The Ainsworth Collection/ WeTheFoodSnob