TELEVISION chef Gordon Ramsay is hosting what will be one of Glasgow's most expensive fund-raising dinners.

TELEVISION chef Gordon Ramsay is hosting what will be one of Glasgow's most expensive fund-raising dinners.

The event at the Science Centre will cost guests £500 a head. And anyone wanting to take a table on October 29 will have to pay £5000.

Diners will be treated to a six-course meal prepared by three Scottish chefs - Willie Pike, Joe Queen and Steven Doherty.

Ticket sales will raise £125,000 for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association charity, of which Ramsay is the patron.

The chef has even promised the 250 diners he will give them a taste of his trademark temper tantrums when he checks on the progress of the cooking.

Only once before has a charity dinner costing so much been held in the city.

Three years ago former American President Bill Clinton attended the Scotland-Malawi dinner at the Thistle Hotel, for which 800 guests also paid £500.

Mr Ramsay said his Glasgow event would form part of the Homecoming Scotland festivities and described it as "a sensational gala dinner celebrating modern Scotland".

He added: "I have chosen three of Scotland's best award-winning chefs to prepare a gloriously grand six course spectacular.

"For the first time guests will be able to experience the preparation of this fantastic feast via a live screened links while they sipping champagne at the lavish reception.

"They can watch the sparks fly as I visit behind the scenes to check the kitchen is running to my high standards!"

Mr Ramsay will host the event, which will include entertainment, prize draws and auctions.

He added: "I have seen first-hand the fantastic work the charity does in supporting families across Scotland affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Both conditions cause life-long complex disabilities.

"I have met many of the children affected, and have always been amazed by their courage and determination."

The evening has been specially created by the Scottish Spina Bifida Association to raise funds for its Family Support Centre in Cumbernauld, a project Ramsay describes as "very close to my heart".

Deborah Roe, head of fundraising for the charity, said: "We are the only charity in Scotland dedicated to providing advice, advocacy and support for people born with spina bifida, yet it receives less than 4% Government funding.

"Every year the charity need to raise more than £800,000, so events like this are essential in helping maintain our current level of services."