SOLD OUT
The Food Bank’s annual Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at our 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Miramar.
The evening will feature more than 30 of San Diego County’s finest chefs. Each chef will be assigned to a table of 10 guests, acting as that table’s personal chef for the evening, preparing a multi-course dinner with drink pairings. The evening will also include an opening reception with craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, a “wine wall,” and live musical entertainment.
Proceeds from the gala will support critical hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program which provides weekend backpacks of food to school children living in poverty. Visit Food 4 Kids Backpack Program for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: This year’s Food Bank gala is sold out. For ticket information, contact Kristin Williams at 858-863-5198 or KWilliams@SanDiegoFoodBank.Org
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Our 2018 Chefs Cork & Craft Gala is presented by:
Gala Program Emcees:
Shally Zomorodi and Raoul Martinez
Participating Chefs:
Chef Sara Polczynski (Chair) Seasoned Plates
Chef Andrew Bachelier Campfire
Chef Jonathan Bautista George’s at the Cove
Chef Steve Brown Cosecha
Chef Nick Brune ECO Caters
Chef Ryan Bullock MIHO Catering Co.
Chef Joe Burns Waters Fine Foods & Catering
Chef Alex Carballo
Chef Hanis Cavin Carnitas’ Snack Shack
Chef Denise Covert PB Alehouse
Chef Evan Cruz Arterra
Chef Phillip Esteban Consortium Holdings
Chef Tommy Fraioli 10 Barrel Brewing Company
Chef Gina Freize Venissimo Cheese
Chef Christopher Gardner Volunteers of America
Chef Jonathan Hale The Prado at Balboa Park
Chef Katherine Humphus Specialty Produce
Chef Victor Jimenez Cowboy Star
Chef Accursio Lota Solare Ristorante
Chef Mario Medina The MainCourse Restaurant
Chef James Montejano
Chef Daryl O’Donnell San Diego Convention Center
Chef Josh Peavy Continental Catering
Chef Michael Poompan Coronado Marriott
Chef Lance Repp The University Club
Chef Jeff Roberto Sushi On A Roll
Chef Amy Russert Amy’s Cakery
Chef Vaughn Vargus UC San Diego
Chef Giselle Wellman San Diego Jewish Academy
Be a Guest at Our 2018 Gala
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018
WHERE: San Diego Food Bank Warehouse
9850 Distribution Ave., San Diego, CA 92121
TIME: 6 p.m. – 12 midnight
Meet the Chefs!
The San Diego Food Bank is fortunate to have the support of culinary talents from around the county who will be preparing dinner for our gala guests to enjoy.
Chef bios and photos coming soon!
Check out some highlights from last year’s gala!
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- Our gala co-chairs and committees donate their time to organize a wonderful event to showcase and support the Food Bank’s vital hunger-relief programs.
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- Chefs Cork & Craft guests will enjoy delicious craft cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the gala’s opening reception.
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- The Food Bank’s 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse serves as the venue for the annual Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala. And the gala’s legendary cocktail lounge, located inside the Food Bank’s walk-in refrigeration unit, is always a hit!
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- Each table will be adorned with beautiful décor featuring candle votives and floral arrangements that reflect the gala’s annual theme.
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- VIP guests will be treated to priority VIP check in, a VIP reception, complimentary Champagne and an artisan cheese course from Venissimo Cheese with dinner, preferred seating, a VIP express auction checkout line, and a VIP Valet express line.
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- More than 30 chefs donate their time, energy and resources every year to provide a multicourse meal for each table of guests that reflects each chef’s culinary genre. You won’t find out who will be cooking your table until the night of the event!
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- The gala features 30 chefs, and each chef acts as their assigned table’s personal chef for the evening, preparing a multi-course meal of their finest dishes to delight taste buds!
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- After the dinner, guests can bid on LIVE auction items and will have the opportunity to hear about the Food Bank’s mission and how it positively impacts the community.
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- From the moment of arrival, guests will enjoy the musical delights of our live musical entertainers from acoustic guitarists to up-and-coming Blues artists providing the perfect soundtrack to a magical and exciting event.
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- The evening will conclude with a fabulous musical act playing top hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, to encourage guests to get up and boogey on the dance floor!
Thank you to our 2018 Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala supporters!
Presenting Sponsor
Bordeaux Sponsors
Cabernet Sponsors
Sheldon Derezin
Rosé Sponsors
Warren & Cherelyn Johnson and Mihir Parikh & Keerti Guru
In-Kind Sponsors
2 Towns Cider, Amy’s Cakery, Cutwater Spirits, Kendra Scott, Manzanita Roasting Company, Specialty Produce