An upscale charity dinner is set to take the spotlight at the Rubaiyat restaurant in Madrid. On a Monday evening, the event will feature renowned chefs Pepe Solla and Marcos Morán, who will prepare a collaborative menu to raise funds for Mercy Ships, the international humanitarian project supported by Rotary Club Madrid Serrano. The dinner carries a cover price of 150 euros and promises an evening of refined dining in the name of a global health cause.
Pepe Solla, owner of Casa Solla in Poio, Pontevedra, holds one Michelin star and three Repsol Suns. Marcos Morán, behind Casa Gerardo in Prendes, Asturias, also holds one Michelin star and three Repsol Suns. Together, they crafted two tapas appetizers and a main course for the charity meal. The Galicia-inspired first course introduces a creamy mussel dish with leek pickles and a scallop served in a sparkling citrus juice. For the second plate, the chefs present a regional pairing that blends Hazas anchovy with cucumber and a ham and sardine pastry. The Asturian culinary star contributes a starter featuring creamy cucumber, while Solla unveils a first course featuring a rich sauce designed to complement the maritime flavors. The main course centers on a hake preparation with a light emulsion and diced Picón vegetables, while a second plate showcases a cow medallion with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Pastry chef July White from Pomme Sucre in Gijón is responsible for the dessert, and a cocktail program will be led by a skilled shaker to round out the evening. Diego Cabrera of Salmon Guru in Madrid will bring his signature drinks to enhance the tasting, pairing flavors with the courses and creating a cohesive dining experience.
Following the agreement between Rotary Club Madrid Serrano and Mercy Ships, the proceeds will support the operations of the hospital ship and its global relief mission. The funds aim to boost medical capacity on the ship, enabling it to deliver essential care in underserved port communities around the world.
In addition to supporting the hospital ship, the collection will fund medical equipment purchases and scholarships for health professionals working in local communities, including nurses and doctors. The event highlights the impact of targeted philanthropy, linking fine dining with tangible improvements in global health infrastructure.
The charitable dinner marks a milestone collaboration between Rotary Club Madrid Serrano and Mercy Ships, building on a legacy of previous fundraising efforts. The initiative underscores how high-profile culinary talent can mobilize resources for critical health programs, including ship-based medical services that reach remote areas in need of care.
Attendees can expect a thoughtfully curated sequence of courses that blends regional flavors with modern technique, all in support of international relief work. The night stands as a testament to the power of charitable events to unite communities around meaningful causes and demonstrate how gastronomy can drive social impact across continents.