The Gannet will be hosting a special dinner in honour of Ross McComish with all proceeds going to Diabetes Scotland.

A Night For Ross on January 17 has been put together by staff to remember Ross and 'shine a light on the severity of Type 1 diabetes'.

Ross who worked as a chef at the popular Finnieston restaurant tragically passed away aged 24 in October 2022.

Peter McKenna, chef and owner of The Gannet, said: "All the team were left heartbroken when he passed, he made a large impression on everyone around him so we want the night fitting of such a wonderful personality that was taken too soon.

“Diabetes Scotland is doing brilliant work raising awareness and supporting families affected by diabetes and it felt only natural to put together a fundraising night while honouring our friend and colleague Ross McComish.

“We wanted to do something to mark his time with us and to pay respects to him and his family, and also raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes, especially how severe it can be."

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Peter, in collaboration with the other chefs at The Gannet, has designed a special menu for the event influenced by Ross's personality.

Peter said: "He loved his music and his banter, so we’re going to have a play on his personality in a few of the dishes.

“I know some of his family and close friends are going to be there so we want to make it as intimate and true to his personality as possible.

“Ross was a great character. He was a cheeky chap, he always had a smile on his face, and he was very keen, driven and eager.

“We’re into foraging in the restaurant and the farm-to-fork ethos and he really got behind that. He was really enthused."

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The Gannet will be open on a day that the restaurant is usually closed with staff volunteering for the fundraising event.

Peter said: “He made a massive impact on everyone that worked in The Gannet, front of house and back of house.

“There was a massive outpouring of grief when he passed away.

“We just wanted to do this as a mark of respect for Ross, and his family, and to help Diabetes Scotland and raise a bit of awareness.

“It was an eye-opener for me as much as it was the rest of the team.”

Diabetes Scotland works across the country to campaign for improved care and raise funds to support vital work including research.

To book a table for A Night For Ross on January 17 click here.

To find out more or donate directly to Diabetes Scotland, click here.