June 2020
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
June 2020
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
This year’s Great Chefs Event Philadelphia was truly something special. Nearly 900 supporters came together for a wonderful afternoon of delicious food and lots of fun while helping kids fight cancer. Acclaimed chefs from all over the country shared their culinary creations.
Attendees heard Emily Gilger’s moving story about her family’s battle with neuroblastoma and celebrated childhood cancer survivor, Edie Gilger’s 10th birthday. Plus they helped raise vital funds to support better treatments and cures. As Great Chefs Philly auctioneer, Billy Harris, put it: “More money means more birthdays!”
Check out more event photos on ALSF’s Facebook page.
Special thanks to presenting sponsors Northwestern Mutual, Urban Outfitters and Volvo, without whom none of this would be possible. Thanks to host Chef Marc Vetri and business partner Jeff Benjamin for inviting more than 40 top chefs to donate their time and talents. And thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who continue to make this event more extraordinary every year.
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Meet the Chefs
2019 Chef List*
Michael Anthony (NYC) – Gramercy Tavern
Joey Baldino (Philadelphia) – Zeppoli
Timon Balloo (Miami, NYC, Las Vegas) - SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill
Franklin Becker (NYC) – La Central
Jonathan Benno & Ben Cianciosi (NYC) – Leonelli Taberna
Chris Bianco (Phoenix) - Tratto, Pizzeria Bianco
Matt Buehler (Philadelphia) – Vetri Cucina
Jennifer Carroll & Billy Riddle (Philadelphia) – Spice Finch, Carroll Couture Cuisine
Cesare Casella (NYC) – Casella’s
Michael Cimarusti & Sam Baxter (LA) – Providence, Connie and Ted's
Billy Durney (NYC) – Hometown Bar-B-Que
Nick Elmi (Philadelphia) – Laurel, In the Valley, Royal Boucherie
Elizabeth Falkner (NYC) – Falk Yeah!
Kevin Fink (Austin, TX) – Emmer & Rye
Michele Forgione (Montreal, QC) – Impasto, Pizzeria Gema, Chez Tousignant, Vesta
Katsuya Fukushima (Washington, D.C.) – Daikaya
Evan Funke (L.A.) – Felix
Jose Garces (Philadelphia) – Tinto
Alex Guarnaschelli & Michael Jenkins (NYC) – Butter Restaurant
Ashley James (Philadelphia) – Di Bruno Brothers
Bruce Kalman (Glastonbury, CT) – Square Peg Pizza
Adam Perry Lang (L.A.) – APL Restaurant
Jeremiah Langhorne (Washington, D.C.) – The Dabney
Brenton Lee & Drew Nieporent (NYC) – TriBeCa Grill
Ludo Lefebvre (L.A.) – Trois Mec
Joseph Manzare (San Francisco) – Tres
Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) – Boulevard Restaurant
Bryan Petroff & Douglas Quint (NYC + Philadelphia) – Big Gay Ice Cream
Pink's Hot Dogs (L.A. + Philadelphia)
Mark Rosati – SHAKE SHACK
Michael Schwartz & Bradley Herron (Miami) - Tigertail + Mary
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (L.A.) – Jon & Vinny's
Yehuda Sichel (Philadelphia) – Abe Fisher
Nancy Silverton (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Greg Vernick (Philadelphia) – Vernick Food & Drink, Vernick Coffee Bar
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland, OH) – Fahrenheit
2019 Mixologists*
Neal Bodenheimer (New Orleans) – Cure
Naren Young (NYC) – Dante
2019 Breweries*
2SP Brewing Company
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Flying Fish Brewery
Monk's Café
Russian River Brewing Company
Second District Brewing Company
Sly Fox Brewing Company
Victory Brewing Company
Yards Brewing Co.
2019 Wineries*
Grande Cuvée
RAMONA
The Artisan's Cellar
Las Jaras
Old Westminster Winery
Vine Street Imports
Ca'Sisa Prosecco / Laird & Company
Scarpetta Wine
*lists subject to change
You can also check out our full list of celebrity chef supporters.
2019 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
- ALDI
Community Partner
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Gold Sponsors
- The Chef's Warehouse
- Inspira Marketing Group
- Jeffrey Warden and Heather Chalmers
- Samuel P. Mandell Foundation
- Starr Restaurants
- TD Bank
Kid Zone Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
- Andrea Biondo
- ARAMARK
- NJM Insurance
- Lin & Don Shaw
- Sysco
- Dick & Inge Webster
Media Partner
- CBS3/CW Philly
Beverage Sponsors
- Jack Daniel's
- Tito's Handmade Vodka
In-Kind Sponsors
- Advanced Staging
- All-Clad
- Arway Linen & Uniform Rental Service, Inc.
- Baldor Speciality Foods
- Color Reflections
- Country Time
- Federal Donuts
- The Handwork Studio
- Julius Silvert
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- Le Creuset
- Moccia Enterprises
- Multi-Flow
- Papertini Floral & Event Design
- Party Rental Ltd.
- Penn Jersey Paper
- Philip Gabriel Photography
- Philly Beer Week
- PIDC + The Navy Yard
- Ripple Junction
- Samuel & Son Seafood Co.
- Snackadabra - Food Magic
- String Theory Schools
- Tilit
- VerTerra
- Vetri Community Partnership
- Wildwood Productions
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations. For more information, please contact Sarah Hincken at 866-333-1213 or [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 ($44,000 tax deductible)
- 50 Tickets to The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
- Access to Sponsor Section
- 8 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on June 7, 2019. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a 1/2 hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as a Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity to have brand activation at event
- Included in Great Chefs Event Philadelphia press release as Presenting Sponsor
- Company logo listed on event signage
- Company logo included on ALSF website with link to company website
- Logo included on The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia step and repeat
- 10 Tickets to the after-party
Diamond Sponsor - $25,000 ($20,500 tax deductible)
- 30 Tickets to The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
- Access to Sponsor Section
- 4 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on June 7, 2019. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a 1/2 hour before it opens to the public.
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Diamond Sponsor
- Included in The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia press release as Diamond Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 6 Tickets to the after-party
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 ($7,000 tax deductible)
- 20 Tickets to The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
- Access to Sponsor Section
- 2 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on June 7, 2019. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a 1/2 hour before it opens to the public.
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Platinum Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 4 Tickets to the after-party
Gold Sponsor - $5,000 ($3,000 tax deductible)
- 10 Tickets to The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
- Access to Sponsor Section
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a 1/2 hour before it opens to the public.
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000 ($800 tax deductible)
- 2 Tickets to The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a 1/2 hour before it opens to the public.
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
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. Fill out an auction donation form to donate to this year's auction.
If you have questions about the auction, contact Allison Goldstein at [email protected] or 866-333-1213.
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Featuring over 55 recipes from world-renowned chefs, celebrities, and supporters and including stunning photography, this cookbook is now available! All proceeds goes toward our mission of fighting childhood cancer, one recipe at a time!