Chefs’ Dinner
We’re thrilled to share the success of our 24th Annual Chefs’ Dinner, an evening of delicious cuisine and heartfelt generosity. Special appreciation to the chefs who generously donated their time and talent, and to our event chairs, Teresa and José Ivo for their exceptional leadership.
Our sincere thanks to our underwriters, attendees, and donors for their invaluable support. In addition, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Joe Abuso, Global Director of Food & Beverage at BP, for his remarks.
Together, we’ve raised over $418,000 to ensure children who are hungry have access to nutritious meals through programs like Kids Cafe, Backpack Buddy and School Market. Your commitment makes a real difference. Thank you.
Photo Gallery
Relive the unforgettable moments of the 24th Annual Chefs’ Dinner through our photo gallery. The talented Adhi Studios photographers captured the culinary artistry of our host chef Brandon Wilhelm and participating chefs Christine Ha, Mayank Istwal, Luis Roger, and Kirthan and Kripa Shenoy as they meticulously prepared their dishes, as well as the atmosphere and camaraderie shared among our guests from start to finish.
Thank You To All Our Underwriters
The 24th Annual Chef’s Dinner would not have been possible without the generous support of our esteemed sponsors.
Childhood hunger can have devastating effects on a child’s physical and mental development. That’s why we are committed to providing nutritious meals and snacks to children through our Kids Cafe, Backpack Buddy and School Market programs. These initiatives ensure that kids from food-insecure households have access to the nourishment they need to grow, learn and thrive.
By partnering with schools, after-school programs and community organizations, we’re able to reach children in need and make a lasting impact on their lives. Every child deserves the chance to succeed, and proper nutrition plays a crucial role in unlocking their full potential.
We extend our sincere appreciation to:
Executive Chef Level
Providing 75,000 meals for the community.
$25,000
KPMG/Michele and Jeff Dodson
Teresa and José Ivo
Peggie Kohnert
Muriel Pollia Foundation/Michael B. Keegan/Coleen Keegan
Executive Sous Chef Level
Contributing 45,000 meals to the community.
$15,000
H-E-B
Cruise
Melissa and Bob Duran
Gardenia Foundation
Phil and Sara Hawk
Freebird Partners
Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
Sommelier Level
Providing 22,500 meals for the community.
$7,500
Harry and Marion Hulen
EIV Capital, LLC
Nancy and Charles Faust
EOG Resources
Chelsea and Jordan Winterfeld
Claudia Zettner and Alan Shaw
Kerin and Reif Hedgcoxe
Impact Fluid Solutions
Chevron
Judith Finkel
Abandoned Little Angels
Julie Antrich
Carla O’Dell
Kirksey Architecture
Stellar Bank
DDG
Thank You To Our Chefs
This year, we had the pleasure of capturing the culinary talents of our esteemed chefs through a special photoshoot. During the event, we presented each chef with a framed photograph, preserving their remarkable contributions to the 24th Annual Chefs’ Dinner. We extend our sincere gratitude to these culinary artists for their dedication and creativity:
Silent Auction Item Donors
The success of our silent auction would not have been possible without the generous contributions of our donors. We extend our gratitude to each organization that provided items, allowing us to raise nearly $10,000 in vital funds in support of Houston Food Bank’s mission.
- Houston Rockets & Chicago Title – Houston
- Houston Astros
- Houston Zoo
- Hotel ZaZa
- All Inspired Fitness
- Houston Grand Opera
- Perry’s Restaurant
- Douglas Burns Photography
- Bay Area Equestrian Center
For more information about Chefs’ Dinner please contact Adrien Turner at ATurner@houstonfoodbank.org
Continue supporting Houston Food Bank’s mission of providing nutritious meals to those in 18 counties, please consider donating.