Prestwick chef's cookbook coins in over £13,000 for charities in memory of late wife

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A Prestwick chef’s cookbook has raised over £13,000 for local charities in memory of his late wife.David Bennett, who has spent 40 years as steward and chef at Prestwick Golf Club, created cookbook ‘40 Courses for 40 Years’, showcasing recipes for some of the most-loved dishes at the venue by members, guests and visitors.A thousand copies of the book were sold, coining in a whopping £13,365 for the Beatson Cancer Charity and Ayrshire Hospice.David – who has cooked for many famous faces including Sir Jackie Stewart and Sir Sean Connery who both played there – selected these charities following the support they both offered his late wife Anne, and family, when she was diagnosed with cancer.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Dad-of-one David said: “I’m so pleased that I’ve been able to produce this book with some much-loved recipes and raise money for Beatson Cancer Charity and Ayrshire Hospice, two amazing charities that were such a huge comfort to my late wife Anne, and to myself and my daughter Rachael.”The book features recipes including Surf and Moor, Lobster Thermidor and Pimms Cheesecake, with chapters also outlining the history of dining since Prestwick Golf Club was formed in 1851.Martin Cawley, CEO of the Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “For David to celebrate such an achievement of 40 years’ service by contributing proceeds of this special cookbook to two