Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs and mixologists to Los Angeles to lend their support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer.
Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne along with Chef David Lentz, this fun and family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests will get to meet the gourmet chefs behind the dishes and taste fine dining from across the country. With a record-breaking nearly $1.5 million raised in 2018, this event’s impact only continues to grow for all kids with cancer.
General Admission Tickets: $225 ($125 tax-deductible)
*V.I.P. Seating: $500 ($350 tax-deductible)
*Includes seating and early access to the event.
*All Access Tickets: $1,200 ($1,000 tax-deductible)
*Includes early access to the event, an invite to a V.I.P. dinner on September 13th and reserved seating at the event.
Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission with an accompanying adult.
For more information, contact Sara Moyer at [email protected].
Meet the Chefs, Mixologists and Vintners
2019 CHEFS*
Ashley Abodeely (L.A.) - The Firehouse
Chris Bianco (San Francisco) - Tartine Bianco
Gabriela Camara & Jessica Koslow (San Francisco) - Cala, Contramar
Josef Centeno (L.A.) - Orsa & Winston, Bar Ama
Michael Cimarusti (L.A.) - Providence
Josiah Citrin (L.A.) - Melisse, Charcoal Venice
Boe DeLashmutt & Edward ErkenBrack (Tilghman, MD) - Marker Five
Eva Ein (L.A.) - McConnell's Ice Cream
Christophe Eme (L.A.) - Kass
Chris Feldemeier (Manhattan Beach) - Love & Salt
Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken (L.A.) - Border Grill
Michael Fiorelli (Manhattan Beach)
Jeremy Fox (Santa Monica) - Rustic Canyon
Neal Fraser (L.A.) - Redbird
Ray Garcia (L.A.) - Broken Spanish
Suzanne Goin (L.A.) - Lucques Group
Hedy Goldsmith (L.A.) - Sweet Hedy
Valerie Gordon (L.A.) - Valerie Confections
Sarah Grueneberg (Chicago) - Monteverde
Perry Hendrix (Chicago) - Avec
Timothy Hollingsworth (L.A.) - Otium
Frank Ibarra (Santa Barbara) - Bibi Ji
Bruce Kalman & Tyler Anderson (Pasadena, CA)
Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (L.A.) - Kismet
Ludo Lefebvre (L.A.) - Trois Mec
David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach) - Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite
David Lentz (L.A.)
Donald Link (New Orleans) - Herbsaint, Peche
Bricia Lopez (L.A.) - Guelaguetza
Jenn Louis (Portland, OR)
Walter Manzke & Margarita Manzke (L.A.) - Republique, Petty Cash, Sari Sari Store
Kevin Meehan (L.A.) - Kali Restaurant
Ori Menashe (L.A.) - Bavel, Bestia
Matt Molina (L.A.) - Everson Royce Bar, Triple Beam Pizza
Dahlia Narvaez (L.A.) - Mozza Restaurant Group
Zoe Nathan (L.A.) - Huckleberry
Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) - Boulevard
Adam Perry Lang (Hollywood) - APL Restaurant
Zachary Pollack (L.A.) - Alimento, Cosa Buona
Brian Rigsby & Andrea Shirey (L.A.) - Craft
Tal Rönnen (L.A.) - Crossroads
Mark Rosati (Nationwide) - Shake Shack
Steve Samson (L.A.) - Sotto, Rossoblu
Michael Santoro (Beverly Hills) - The Beverly Hills Hotel
Michael Schlow (West Hollywood) - Cavatina - Sunset Marquis Hotel
Michael Schwartz (Miami) - The Genuine Hospitality Group
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (L.A.) - Jon & Vinny's, Animal
Nancy Silverton (L.A.) - Mozza Restaurant Group
Jonathan Sundstrom (Seattle) - Lark Seattle
Suzanne Tracht (L.A.) - Jar
Marc Vetri & Paul Wensel (Las Vegas, NV) - Vetri Cucina
Aileen Watanabe (L.A.) - Pink's Hot Dogs
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland / Charlotte) - Fahrenheit
Jason Winters (L.A.) - Urban Pie
Jon Yao (L.A.) - Kato
Kris Yenbamroong (Venice) - Night + Market
Shiho Yoshikowa (L.A.) - Sweet Rose Creamery
You can also check out our full list of celebrity chef supporters.
Meet the Hosts
Inspired while attending The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia, hosts Suzanne Goin, business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) and David Lentz decided to hold a similar event in the Los Angeles area. Enlisting the help of culinary friends from the Los Angeles area and throughout the United States, the L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade event was created.
Click below for more information on The Lucques Group:
2019 Honorary Committee
Coming soon!
2019 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Executive Chef Sponsors
Chef Sponsors
- 400 Capital Management/Rebecca & Bill Sanders
- HBO
- Houlihan Lokey
- Jamestown
- Kirsten Vangsness
- Luann, Bob, Nick and Chase Williams
- Netflix
- The Emmett Family
- The Lee-Whang Family
- TRIOSE
- United Talent Agency
Sous Chef Sponsors
- Annapurna Pictures
- Anne G. Earhart
- Bosnak Family Foundation
- Carolyn Wellisz
- Cigna
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- Greenberg Glusker LLP
- HOPco
- Inspira Marketing
- Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams
- Kelly Brooks
- Marriott
- OpenTable
- Reynolds Family Foundation
- Steven Petrarca & Abraham Higginbotham
- Sue Naegle
- Supper Club
- The Rosenthal/Nathan Families
- UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
- Wells Fargo
Line Cook Sponsors
- AJ and Valerie Rice
- Elodie & Beckett
- Flashpoint Entertainment
- Fullerton Oral Surgery- Dr. Steven A. Miyamoto, DDS
- Jessica & Josh Goldin
- MARNI
- Sunkist
- The cast of NCIS
- The Wright Family
- Universal Seafood, Inc.
Kids Zone Sponsor
Airline Sponsor
Beverage Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations. For more information, please contact Sara Moyer at 866-333-1213 or [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 ($44,000 tax deductible)
- 50 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
- 5 Named Tables in the VIP section at the event
- 8 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on September 13, 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 an 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 L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade 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 L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade step and repeat
- 10 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Luncheon 2-3 weeks prior to the event
Executive Chef Sponsor - $25,000 ($20,500 tax deductible)
- 30 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 3 Named Tables in the VIP Section at the event
- 4 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on September 13, 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 an hour before it opens to the public.
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Executive Chef Sponsor
- Included in the L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade press release as Executive Chef Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 6 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Luncheon 2-3 weeks prior to the event
Chef Sponsor - $12,000 ($9,000 tax deductible)
- 20 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 2 Named Tables in the VIP Section at the event
- 2 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on September 13, 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 an hour before it opens to the public.
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Chef Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 4 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Luncheon 2-3 weeks prior to the event
Sous Chef Sponsor - $6,000 ($4,000 tax deductible)
- 10 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 1 Named Table in the VIP Section at the event
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public.
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Luncheon 2-3 weeks prior to the event
Line Cook Sponsor - $1,000 ($650 tax deductible)
- 2 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- Reserved Seating at Event Under VIP Tent – Shared Table
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public.
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
* Children under the age of 12 are free with accompanying adult, and do not need to register for the event.
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 Laura Cocchia at [email protected] or 866-333-1213.
Introducing ALSF’s first cookbook!
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!
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