Award-winning chef 'Shropshire Lad' to cook up a storm at 2,000 feet
Adam Purnell to take live-fire cooking sky-high as he prepares a steak sandwich on a hot air balloon.
The award-winning chef “Shropshire Lad” is planning to take live-fire cooking to new heights when he prepares a steak sandwich at 2,000 feet.
Adam Purnell, the owner of Ironbridge's Embers Café, will cook a steak sandwich mid-flight on a hot air balloon burner while on a flight organised by Virgin Balloon Flights.
The flight is set to take place next month.
Fred FitzGerald, marketing manager at Virgin Balloon Flights, said: “Cooking a steak sandwich at 2,000 feet isn't something you see every day, but that's exactly why we're doing it.
“At Virgin Balloon Flights, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences and memorable moments, and this collaboration with Adam brings together adventure, great food and Shropshire. BBQ culture has evolved far beyond the traditional summer barbecue, with people increasingly looking for unique experiences centred around food.
“We wanted to celebrate that in a way only a hot air balloon can by taking live-fire cooking to new heights.”
The flight will take place in the first week of July, subject to weather conditions. The date will be confirmed closer to the time.
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