A popular pub chef is set to be remembered at an epic fundraiser a year after his death.

Chris Chapman died on Easter Monday last year, four months after his pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Prior to his passing, generous punters and staff at The Two Brothers pub in West End, where Chris worked, rallied together and raised over £9,000 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Daily Echo: Chris (left) with Jason DoddChris (left) with Jason Dodd (Image: The Two Brothers pub)

Now, Chris’ wife Rachel and his colleagues are determined to keep the momentum going and raise more vital funds with a charity day on July 1.

Rachel said: “This is to keep Chris’ memory alive and to raise awareness.

“We’ve been keeping the fundraising going to reach our overall target of £15,000 and we’re nearly there already.

“But it’s not just about the money, it’s about awareness as well.

“Chris had a stomach ache in November 2021 and a month later he got told he only had months left to live.”

Rachel added: “People are giving up their time for nothing for this event.

“So far we have eight bands playing for free, and there will be a bouncy castle, children’s entertainment, a raffle and tombola, and more.”

Daily Echo: Chris and Rachel Chris and Rachel (Image: Rachel Chapman)

The jam-packed charity day will start at 11.30am and continue throughout the day.

People will have the chance to win prizes on the tombola and raffle, and also bid on items in an auction.

Team leader at the pub and good friend of Chris, Evan Palmer said it will be a “fun-filled day”.

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The 22-year-old said: “Now that we have a solid foundation to build from, we’re going to host a bigger and better Purple Ribbon event to continue to raise both money and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

“The community has already jumped on board, and we have had amazing support from bands and artists in and around Hampshire offering up their time to help support this great cause.

“We can’t wait to make this year another success.”

The pub is appealing for donations for the raffle and tombola, so anyone who would like to support them is asked to take donations to The Two Brothers pub.