June 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
June 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia 2024
Kick off summer with the 2024 Great Chefs Event Philadelphia! The event is the original ALSF culinary event hosted by Chef Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin. More than 30 superstar chefs from across the country will come together under one roof and serve their signature tasting dishes at this family-friendly event.
Guests will have the chance to taste delectable food, bid on fabulous auction items and celebrate 16 years of this amazing event, alongside their favorite chefs. Join the movement to end pediatric cancer by supporting the Great Chefs Event Philadelphia.
For more information, contact Jay Scott at [email protected]
We would love for you to join us next year!
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Meet the Chefs
2023 Chef List*
Matthew Arcomone (Philadelphia, PA) — Osteria
Wes Avila (Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY) — Ka'Teen, Guerilla Tacos, Angry Egret Dinette, Tastemade Me Tacos
Samuel Baxter (Los Angeles, CA) — Connie and Ted’s
Franklin Becker (New York, NY) — Oliva Tapas, Press Club Grill
Joe Beddia (Philadelphia, PA) —Pizzeria Beddia
Chris Bianco (Phoenix, AZ / Los Angeles, CA) — Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco, Tratto
Jen Carroll (Philadelphia, PA) — Spice Finch, Carroll Couture Cousine
Cesare Casella (Hurleyville, NY) —Casella’s
Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli(Brooklyn, NY) — Frankies 457
Brad Daniels (Ambler, PA) — Tresini
Di Bruno Brothers (Philadelphia, PA) — Di Bruno Brothers
Nick Elmi (Philadelphia, PA) —Laurel, Lark, The Landing Kitchen
Michele Forgione (Montreal, QC) — Impasto
Katsuya Fukushima (Washington, D.C.) — Daikaya
Evan Funke (Los Angeles, CA) — Felix Trattoria
Jose Garces (Philadelphia, PA) —Amada
Dionicio Jimenez (Philadelphia, PA) — Cantina La Martina
Paul Kahan (Chicago, IL) — Avec
Ann Kim (Minneapolis, MN) — Young Joni
Joseph Manzare (San Francisco, CA) — Chef
Shola Olunloyo (Philadelphia, PA) — StudioKitchen
Matthew Raiford & Tia Raiford(Brunswick, GA) — Strong Roots 9
Marco Rossi (Italy) — Marco Rossi
Michael Schwartz & Bradley Herron (Miami, FL) — Amara
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (Los Angeles, CA) — Jon and Vinny’s
Amanda Shulman (Philadelphia, PA) — Her Place
Nancy Silverton (Los Angeles, CA) — Osteria
Michael Strauss (Philadelphia, PA) —Mike’s BBQ
Nok Suntaranon (Philadelphia, PA) — Kalaya Thai Kitchen
Eduardo Valle Lobo & Robert Viggiano (Boulder, CO) — Pizzeria Alberico
Greg Vernick (Philadelphia, PA) —Vernick
Jonathan Waxman (New York, NY) — Barbuto, Jams
*list subject to change
2023 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- Inspira Marketing
- Open Table
- Violife
Gold Sponsors
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Everest Customer Solutions
- General Floor
- Larry and Mickey Magid
- Starr Restaurants
- The Chef's Warehouse
Bronze Sponors
- Advocare Sleep Physicians of South Jersey
- Andrea Biondo
- Bob and Julie Basarab
- DuBois Public Relations, LLC.
- The Ferman Family
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Fox Rothschild LLP
- Inge and Dick Webster
- Ira and Andrea Tauber
- Jaimie and David Field
- Kathy and Dan Dugan
- The Kordsmeier Family
- Linda & Don Shaw
- Momcology on Behalf of Moms Take a Stand
- NJM Insurance Group
- Tierney
- William Dankulich
In-Kind Sponsors
- Advanced Staging Productions
- Arway Linens
- Baldor
- CBS3/CW Philadelphia
- Delta Airlines
- Federal Donuts
- Hedley and Bennett
- Multi-Flow Industries
- Party Rental Ltd
- Pellegrino
- Phillip Gabriel Photography
- Purell
- Penn Jersey Paper
- Qwick
- VerTerra
Beverage Sponsors
- 2SP Brewing Company
- Campari
- Casamigos Tequila
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Flying Fish Brewing Co.
- Ford's Gin
- Her Place
- Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Mad Wild Wine
- Monk's Cafe
- Naren Young
- Presley's Cocktail Bar
- Rebel Hill Brewing Company
- Sandhi Wines
- Santa Margherita
- Scarpetta Wine
- Second District Brewing
- Sly Fox Brewing Co.
- The Artisan's Cellar
- Tito's
- Victory Brewing Company
- Vine Street Imports
- Woodford Reserve
- Workhorse Brewing Company
- Yards Brewing Co.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses. For more information about sponsorship packages, please contact Sara Moyer at [email protected].
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP - $50,000 ($44,000 tax-deductible)
- 50 Tickets to the event
- Access to the VIP section
- 8 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on June 9
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include branded item in chef gift bags
- Opportunity to have brand activation at event
- Logo included on step and repeat
- 10 Tickets to the after-party
- Company Logo listed on 8 total event signs
- Company logo with link to company website listed on ALSF website
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP - $25,000 ($20,500 tax-deductible)
- 30 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- 4 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on June 9
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include a branded item in chef gift bags
- 6 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on 6 total event signs
- Company name listed on ALSF website
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - $10,000 ($7,000 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- 2 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on June 9
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include branded item in chef gift bags
- 4 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on 4 total event signs
- Company name listed on ALSF website
GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $5,000 ($3,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on 2 total event signs
- Company name listed on ALSF website
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 ($800 tax-deductible)
- 2 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on 2 total event signs
- Company name listed on ALSF website
*To be recognized on the Great Chefs Event – Philly signage and collateral, commitment must be received by Friday, May 5.
Auction
Donate your tickets, tangibles, time or talent to bettering the lives of children. You will be recognized for your donation both online and at the event. In addition to demonstrating your support, remember that an auction donation can result in a new client or customer and that all donations are tax deductible.
If you have questions about the auction, contact Mikey Tauber at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering for the event? We're happy to have your help! Please complete the volunteer form when open. Contact Gigi Umstead at [email protected] with any questions.