A Night to Remember at The HEY Smile Devil’s Kitchen Event

The Forrester Boyd team enjoyed an incredible evening at the HEY Smile Foundation’s annual Devil’s Kitchen event, which brought together businesses from across the region for a friendly culinary competition, all in aid of two fantastic causes — the HEY Smile Foundation and Prostate Cancer UK.

Representatives from Forrester Boyd donned their aprons and took to the kitchen, ready to serve up a feast and a great deal of fun. Each team was challenged to prepare and serve a full three-course meal to guests, who then donated money to reflect their enjoyment of the evening before casting their votes for the ultimate winners. The atmosphere was lively and full of laughter as participants embraced the heat of the kitchen and the spirit of the challenge.

Despite a strong performance, Barclays UK narrowly claimed victory — winning by just one point. The Forrester Boyd team extended warm congratulations to their rivals on a well-deserved triumph. The close result added to the excitement of what was already a memorable night, filled with good humour and community spirit.

The real winners of the evening, however, were the two brilliant charities being supported. Together, the teams raised an outstanding £8,134, which will go directly towards helping the HEY Smile Foundation and Prostate Cancer UK continue their vital work. The HEY Smile Foundation delivers community and wellbeing initiatives across the Humber region, while Prostate Cancer UK provides essential research and support services for men affected by the disease.

Reflecting on the event, Rachel Hay, Partner at Forrester Boyd said, ‘The atmosphere on the night was absolutely fantastic. It was a brilliant opportunity to step outside our usual roles, work as a team in a completely different setting, and have some fun whilst supporting two very deserving charities. We’re incredibly proud to have taken part and delighted to see such generosity from everyone involved. Congratulations again to Barclays on their win.’ 

Forrester Boyd’s participation in community events like Devil’s Kitchen reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities it serves across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Whether through fundraising, volunteering, or partnerships with local organisations, the firm continues to champion initiatives that make a positive difference.

The event also showcased the camaraderie and teamwork that define Forrester Boyd’s culture. Cooking under pressure brought out plenty of laughter and friendly competition, with each team member contributing to a fantastic evening of entertainment and charity.

Tessa Wray from the HEY Smile Foundation expressed her gratitude, saying, ‘We were thrilled to see such enthusiasm from the teams. Devil’s Kitchen is about more than just cooking — it’s about coming together, having fun, and raising money that directly impacts local communities. Forrester Boyd were fantastic sports, and their support helped make this one of our most successful events yet.’ 

As the evening drew to a close, it was clear that Devil’s Kitchen had delivered far more than just great food and competition. It was a celebration of teamwork, generosity, and community spirit — and a reminder of the power of people coming together for a shared cause.