CELEBRITY chef Marco Pierre White will be putting the culinary skills of Stoke City's players to the test in October when he makes his eagerly-awaited appearance at the Britannia Stadium.

Marco's Stoke Kitchen will see City's first team stars preparing a three-course meal under the guidance of the man famously known as the Godfather of modern day cooking.

The players will be challenged to serve up a real treat for diners on what promises to be a sizzling evening's entertainment in the Waddington Suite on Wednesday 6th October.

Marco had originally been lined up to bring this hugely popular event to the Britannia Stadium in March, but a fixture backlog which was initially caused by the bad weather and then by City's excellent FA Cup run forced the postponement of the occasion until later in the year.

The Club have now confirmed that the top chef and restaurateur will be making that appearance in the first week of October and interest in the event is already building at this early stage.

All the players will be cooking from a 'pass' which will be set in the Waddington Suite and their dishes will be tasted by a panel of judges before guests give their verdict on presentation.

A question and answer session with Marco will run throughout the evening to add even more entertainment to the proceedings which includes a sumptuous three-course meal.

VIP tables, which include a champagne reception in the company of Marco, have already sold out, but there are other places available with a table for 10 people costing £999 plus VAT.

*For further information about the event, please contact the Commercial Department at the Britannia Stadium on 01782 592211.