Chefs in Action - August 7th!

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Food Connection gets creative and pivots annual fundraiser

Check out the Highlights from our COVID-safe "Chefs In Action" fundraiser that took place on August 27, 2020 where we brought the party directly to the homes of our ticket holders and supporters. Next year we hope to once again gather in person. Thank you, Wicked Weed, Biltmore Wines, Celine and Company, and Devil's Foot for participating in this new format during this pandemic.

Chefs in Action: Curbside meal distribution on August 27th

Wicked Weed will be making delicious meals for our ticket holders!

We hope to gather again in person in the Fall of 2021. Stay tuned! 




Thank you, Chefs and Sponsors!

Format of Chefs in Action 2020 (hopefully to continue in 202

Delicious Food

Chefs in Action is a chance to taste some of the delicious chef-prepared food that was once ending up in the trash, but now thanks to Food Connection, is being rescued and delivered to feed our neighbors in need. Eight of our donor/chef partners will be preparing small plates in stations throughout the venue. You'll have a chance to interact with each one of them and ask them about the impact of Food Connection. 


Chefs in Action 2020 was schedule to feature:


  • Chef Edwin French- Pack's Tavern
  • Chef Kim Lloyd - Celine & Company
  • Chef Jessie Massie - Sierra Nevada
  • Chef Shawn Custer- UNCA
  • Chef Melissa McNight - Omni Grove Park Inn
  • Chef Michel Baudouin - Bouchon & RendezVous
  • Chef Susan Davila - Givens Highland Farm


Beer and Wine

WIcked Weed Brewing, our Presenting Sponsor will be providing an assortment of beer and Biltmore Wines will be providing different varieties of wine. 

Music

Jr James will be bringing his famous Rhythm Grill and DJ'ing. We will also be entertained by the local celebrities Jeff Anders and Jesse Barry- American Idol contestant!

Guest Speakers

You will hear from the folks who make it all happen including Flori Pate, Co-founder/Executive Director, Mary Evans from Packs Tavern, Woody McKee of AVL Ride (a key partner in the "connecting" of the Food Connections) and some food recipient partners. 

Raffle

There will be fabulous raffle prizes donated from many local businesses

STAY TUNED!

Chefs In Action

PRESENTING SPONSOR

We are very excited to announce that Wicked Weed Brewing will be the  Presenting Sponsor of Chefs In Action. This is their third year of presenting this signature event!

sponsor opportunities

THE FUNKATORIUM!

This year's event will be taking place at Wicked Weed's Funkatorium and Cultura on Coxe Avenue in Asheville

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

This event has always sold out in the past. We encourage our supporters to get tickets.

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Email us if you'd like to donate to our SILENT AUCTION!

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