Join us Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Royce Quad on UCLA’s campus.
Decadent and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs and mixologists from all over the country to Los Angeles to lend their support to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer.
General Admission Ticket: $195
*All Access Ticket: $1,200
*Includes early access to the event, an invite to a VIP dinner on September 7th and VIP seating at the event.
Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission with an accompanying adult.
Event Information
Each chef and mixologist prepares a signature item for guests to sample. Guests have the opportunity to stroll the lawn of UCLA, tasting incredible fare while meeting and chatting with the chefs who prepared it. L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne (Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern) along with Chef David Lentz (The Hungry Cat). The event has raised more than $5.8 million to fund childhood cancer research, raising more than $1.3 million at the 2017 event alone.
This fun and family-friendly afternoon with one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings is interspersed with inspiring childhood cancer hero stories and updates on the Foundation’s mission to find a cure. In addition, a silent and live auction of spectacular items is held including award-winning chefs offering to work their magic in the kitchens of the highest bidders.
View photos from the 2017 event on our Facebook page.
Coming to the event? You can book a hotel room at W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills at a discounted rate here.
Meet the Chefs, Mixologists and Vintners
2018 CHEFS
Chris Bianco (Phoenix) - Pizzeria Bianco
April Bloomfield (NYC) - The Hearth & Hound
Josef Centeno (L.A.) - Bäco Mercat
Michael Cimarusti (L.A.) – Providence
Josiah Citrin (L.A.) – Melisse
Giada De Laurentis (Las Vegas) – Giada
Eva Ein (Santa Barbara) – McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (L.A.) – Border Grill
Gavin Fine (Jackson Hole, WY) – Fine Dining Restaurant Group
Michael Fiorelli (L.A.) – Love & Salt
Ben Ford (L.A.) – Ford’s Filling Station
Jeremy Fox (L.A.) – Rustic Canyon
Neal Fraser (L.A.) – Redbird
Evan Funke (Venice, CA) – Felix Trattoria
Suzanne Goin (L.A.) – Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern
Hilary Henderson (LA) - Four Seasons
Perry Hendrix (Chicago) - Avec
Timothy Hollingsworth (L.A.) – Otium
Paul Janeway (Yosemite, CA) – Majestic Hotel
Bruce Kalman (L.A.) – Union, Knead & Co.
Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (L.A.) - Kismet
David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach, CA) – Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite
David Lentz (L.A.) – The Hungry Cat
Donald Link (New Orleans) – Pêche, Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher
Jenn Louis (Portland, OR) – Ray
Tyler Malek (L.A.) – Salt & Straw
Kevin Meehan (L.A.) – Kali
Matt Molina (L.A.) – Everson Royce Bar
Dahlia Narvaez (LA) - Mozza Restaurant Group
Zoe Nathan (L.A.) – Huckleberry
Bryant Ng (L.A.) – Cassia
Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) – Boulevard
Adam Perry Lang (Hollywood) – APL Restaurant
Zachary Pollack (L.A.) – Alimento, Cosa Buona
Steve Samson (L.A.) – Sotto, Rossoblu
Jon Shook & Vinny DiTolo (L.A.) – Animal
Nancy Silverton (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Jonathan Sundstrom (Seattle) – Lark, Bitter/Raw, Slab Sandwiches & Pie
Shannon Swindle (L.A.) – Craft
Suzanne Tracht (L.A.) – Jar
Marc Vetri (Philadelphia) – Vetri Cucina
Michael Voltaggio (L.A.)
Jonathan Waxman – Barbuto (NYC), Waxman's (SF)
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland/ Charlotte) – Fahrenheit
Jason Winters (L.A.) – Urban Pie
Sherry Yard (L.A.) – IPIC Group
Shiho Yoshikawa (L.A.) – Sweet Rose Creamery
*Please note that this list is subject to change.
Additional chefs coming soon. Check out our full list of celebrity chef supporters.
2018 MIXOLOGISTS
Eric Alparin (L.A.) - Varnish
Shawn Lickliter (L.A.) - Republique
Federico Lozano - Mezcal El Silencio
Daniel Zacharczuck (L.A.) - Bibo Ergo Sum
Ignacio Murillo (L.A.) - Lucques Group
Beau du Bois (L.A.) - Clifton's Republic, The Edison LA/Disney Springs
Christiaan Rollich (L.A.) - Lucques Group
Neal Bodenheimer (New Orleans) - Cure
Darin Manahan (L.A.) - Manahan + Co
Kim Stodel (L.A.) - Providence
Meet the Hosts
Inspired while attending The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia, hosts Suzanne Goin, business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) and David Lentz (The Hungry Cat) 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 and The Hungry Cat:
2018 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Official Airline Sponsor
Executive Chef Sponsors
Chef Sponsors
- 400 Capital Management/Rebecca & Bill Sanders
- The Bosnak Family Foundation/Stable Foundation
- The Emmett Family
- The Gavoni Family
- HBO
- Jamestown
- The Lee-Whang Family
- TRIOSE, Inc.
- United Talent Agency
- Kristen Vangsness
- Luann, Bob, Nick and Chase Williams
Sous Chef Sponsors
- A Casual Romance
- Annapurna Pictures
- Kelly Brooks
- Tristram Carpenter & Gabrielle Stanton
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- Anne G. Earhart
- Greenberg Glusker LLP
- Abraham Higginbotham & Steven Petrarca
- Love Your Melon
- The Messer Family
- Katie McGrath & J.J. Abrams
- Moo Creamery
- The Nathan Family
- Raymond James (formly esalon.com)
- The Reynolds Family Foundation
- Rosenthal Family Foundation
- The Cast of NCIS
- AJ & Valerie Rice
- Sue Naegle/Naegle Ink.
- UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
- Carrie and Tadzio Wellisz
- Wells Fargo
Line Cook Sponsor
- Barbi S. Appelquist, Esq.
- Fabbri 1905
- Fullerton Oral Surgery - Steven A. Miyamoto, DDS
Beverage Sponsors
Media Partner
Apron Partner
In-Kind Sponsors
- Caffe Luxxe
- Carolina Korman Photography
- Dandelion Ranch
- edible LA Magazine
- Gather Events
- Hedley & Bennett
- Jannis Swerman & Company
- Valerie Rice
- S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Waters
- Wonerful Citrus
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations for 2018. For more information, please contact Sarah Wright 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 7, 2018. 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 7, 2018. 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 - $10,000 ($7,000 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 7, 2018. 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
* Children under the age of 12 are free with accompanying adult, and do not need to register for the event.
2018 Honorary Committee
Abraham Higginbotham & Steven Petrarca
Anna Lee
Anne Crawford & Dudley Dezonia
Camilla Belle
Connie Britton
Jenni Konner
Jimmy Kimmel
Kirsten Vangsness
Laura Dern
Lindsay Berger Sacks
Matthew Spencer
Max Burkholder
Sue Naegle
Timothy Olyphant
Valerie Rice
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade: Kids’ Campaign
Kids can participate in L.A. Love’s Alex’s Lemonade too! Be a part of raising money for pediatric cancer research and L.A Love's Alex's Lemonade. Sign up now to fundraise and get ready for L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade by sharing our cause with your friends and family.
Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Be sure to check out the Kids Area at the event.
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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