Pub in Kelowna, B.C. prepares for fundraiser to support Ukraine – Okanagan | 24CA News
A neighborhood chef in Kelowna, B.C., has teamed up with a Ukrainian refugee to create a Ukrainian-inspired menu for a fundraiser, going down Saturday night.
Staff members at Kelowna’s Creekside Pub and Grill are making ready a particular meal.
“We’re preparing for a Ukrainian fundraiser in order to raise funds to send back to Ukraine and we’re going to be using a Ukrainian-inspired menu,” stated Patrick Cunningham, Creekside Pub and Grill Kitchen supervisor.
“We’re going to be doing a variety of perogies. I think we have five different flavours of perogies, and there will be a variety of sauces as well to accompany them with fried onions and different types of sausage, sauerkraut.”
The day earlier than the buffet is all about perfecting the borscht soup, a first-time make for Cunningham.
“It should take about two to two-and-a-half hours, just so that we can get the meat nice and tender and have the flavours come together really nicely,” stated Cunningham.
Since the restaurant isn’t sometimes identified for Ukrainian meals, volunteers from the Kelowna Stands with Ukrainian group are aiding them in perfecting the recipes which might be set for Saturday’s buffet.
“Roman is a refugee from Ukraine and he used to be a chef back home and now he’s working in construction here in Kelowna trying to find a job as a chef as well. In the meantime, he’s participating in preparing for the event,” stated Mykola Morozov, Kelowna Stands With Ukraine volunteer.
Money raised by means of Saturday’s fundraiser will go straight to serving to these in Ukraine.
“We’re hoping to raise money to purchase a new generator for Ukrainian kids for kids in Ukraine that really needs some heating source at this point,” stated Mykola.
“If there are any leftover funds they will be forwarded towards organizing events for local newcomers here in Kelowna and in the Okanagan.”
The fundraiser will characteristic a buffet, a silent public sale and karaoke. It begins at 4 p.m. and is open to the general public with tickets that may be bought on the Kelowna Stands with Ukraine Facebook web page.
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