This intimate event will be a celebration of food and an opportunity to support the FoodBank’s mission to provide food, help and hope to those in need.
"We’re hosting our first-ever Community FoodBank Chef Challenge to benefit our feeding programs on Thursday, April 20, at our Southern Branch in Egg Harbor Township.
Two acclaimed chefs – Kevin Kelly of Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay and Stephan Johnson of Dock’s Oyster House – will compete to create a world-class meal using a mystery basket of FoodBank ingredients.
Celebrity judges include The Press of Atlantic City’s Scott Cronick; Founder & President of Kismet Wines Mady Deininger; Food Network Star Finalist Nicole Gaffney; and Chopped Champion Nick Palamaro of Union Square Cafe. Our emcee for the evening will be the one and only Pat Croce!
There will be live music, signature hors d’oeuvres, and wine and cocktails for the audience. Adding to the festivities will be two one-of-a-kind live auction items. This intimate event will be a celebration of food and an opportunity to support the FoodBank’s mission to provide food, help and hope to those in need.