What's Gary Lineker stirring up now? Former striker cooks for 300 at Latitude Festival for caterer that employs ex-offenders
- Ex-England star, 61, helped create his Catalan-themed three-course feast
- Latitude festivalgoers were treated to anchovies, chicken and paired wines
- Match of the Day presenter taught himself to cook from scratch six years ago
Former England ace Gary Lineker caused quite the stir when he helped finish off 300 Catalan-themed meals as a guest chef for hungry festivalgoers.
The Match of the Day presenter, 61, pulled on an apron to help design a mouthwatering three-course meal for those attending Latitude Festival in Suffolk.
Working alongside the Social Pantry, a caterer that trains and employs ex-offenders, Lineker was later pictured with a broad grin and celebrating with both arms raised triumphantly over his head.
Tickets for his sold out 'My Catalan Feast' were available for between £25 and £57, but extras included paired wines from the continent for an additional £40 each.
Inspired by his three years in Barcelona, the BBC football pundit became the festival's first ever guest chef as he helped cook up a storm on Thursday evening.
![Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, 61, pulled on an apron to help design a mouth-watering three-course meal for 300 guests attending Latitude Festival in Suffolk](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/23/08/60602807-11041449-image-a-24_1658560746581.jpg)
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, 61, pulled on an apron to help design a mouth-watering three-course meal for 300 guests attending Latitude Festival in Suffolk
![The former England ace covers his face with his hands as he looks on at his Catalan-themed creations](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/23/08/60602805-11041449-image-a-23_1658560740524.jpg)
The former England ace covers his face with his hands as he looks on at his Catalan-themed creations
Lineker's three-course feast began with a serving of fresh anchovies drizzled in lemon olive oil and herbs, served alongside a serrano ham pump sourdough.
He followed with his 'mes que un chicken', a twist on FC Barcelona's iconic 'more than a club' motto - oven-roasted poultry with potato and tomato stew.
Topping off his meal was crema catalana, a rich and creamy take on the French classic crème brûlée.
![Working alongside the Social Pantry, a caterer that trains and employs ex-offenders, Lineker was later pictured with a broad grin and celebrating with both arms raised triumphantly over his head](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/23/08/60602833-11041449-image-a-22_1658560161164.jpg)
Working alongside the Social Pantry, a caterer that trains and employs ex-offenders, Lineker was later pictured with a broad grin and celebrating with both arms raised triumphantly over his head
![Inspired by the Catalan city's rich history of cuisine, Gary Lineker taught himself to cook from scratch six years ago](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/07/23/08/60602841-11041449-Inspired_by_the_Catalan_city_s_rich_history_of_cuisine_Gary_Line-a-25_1658561657009.jpg)
Inspired by the Catalan city's rich history of cuisine, Gary Lineker taught himself to cook from scratch six years ago
Inspired by the Catalan city's rich history of cuisine, Lineker taught himself to cook from scratch six years ago.
Tweeting about his latest venture, Lineker wrote: ' Fabulous night at Latitude Festival cooking for 300 people.
'All went brilliantly, largely thanks to Richard Gynn, Kon Hedwing and the superb Social Pantry team'.
Never one to shy away from controversy, Lineker was last month seen posing for pictures with striking RMT rail workers who formed picket lines in Manchester.
And he was recently crowned the BBC's top earning on air-talent for the fifth consecutive year after the broadcaster's accounts showed he was paid £1.35m in 2021/22 for his work on Match of the Day and Sports Personality of the Year.
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