Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell will host an exclusive evening with blood cancer charity Cure Leukaemia at Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s Edgbaston Stadium.

Mr Purnell has already been working with Edgbaston head chef Dave Hill ahead of the event on March 5 at the Jaguar Suite.

He will be directing a live cooking event with assistance from Mr Hill along with Warwickshire’s director of cricket Ashley Giles, captain Jim Troughton and BBC WM DJ Phil Upton.

The evening is the first official event Mr Purnell has helped organise since Cure Leukaemia announced him as a Patron for the Midlands based charity. Mr Purnell said: “It’s an honour to be a part of Cure Leukaemia and what better way to kick off my involvement than hosting an event at Edgbaston.

“Everyone has been so welcoming and it is fantastic to be able to combine my passion for food with hosting an event of this nature to raise awareness of the life-changing research and treatment.

“I’m looking forward to helping promote the ground-breaking work at Cure Leukaemia.

“The pioneering research and life-saving treatments that the nurses carry out day-to-day is astounding, and so important because we’re still searching for cures to this illness.”

Jackie Kelly, general manager at Cure Leukaemia, said: “We’re thrilled to have fellow Birmingham-based Glynn as a patron of the charity. This event would not have taken place without Glynn’s support, the evening will be one to remember for all, a VIP event for all good food buffs and cricket fans alike.”

Cure Leukaemia is a long-standing partner of Edgbaston and last year the venue donated more than £75,000 and renamed its iconic Eric Hollies in honour of the charity at last year’s Npower Test Match between England and India.

For more information and to book tickets for this event, contact Ruth Bishop on 0121 371 4367 or email info@cureleukaemia.co.uk.