Cuisine for a Cause Celebrity Cook-Off
pairs local Celebrities and Chefs to benefit Rebuilding Together Fox Valley!
The second annual Cuisine for a Cause Celebrity Cook Off sponsored by Community First Credit Union will take place on Friday, February 7, 2014 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Radisson Paper Valley, 333 W College Ave., Appleton. Proceeds from the event will benefit the local non-profit Rebuilding Together Fox Valley.
The event will pair local Celebrities with Chefs representing restaurants across the Fox Valley to prepare one course of a four course meal. Two teams at a time will square off to prepare a course. Guests will be given a tasting of each teams’ culinary masterpiece and may then vote with their dollars for their favorite dish. In between courses, music and entertainment will be provided by the Jazz Orgy and the flow of the evening will be controlled by our Masters of Ceremonies, Kathi Seifert, retired Executive Vice President for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Cathie Tierney, CEO Community First Credit Union and Travis Andersen, President St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Community celebrities who will participate in the event are:
Josif Wittnik, Salon CTI
DeDe Heid, Heid Music
Bill Bassett, Bassett Mechanical
Jess Dennis, Charitab.li
Steve Tyink, Miron
Amanda Secor, Community First Credit Union
Julie Bongers, Bonger’s Friends and Family
Kim Barnas, ThedaCare
Professional Chefs and Restaurants who will be participating in the event are:
Chef Hiro, Katsu Ya
Chef Peter Kuenzi, Zuppa’s
Chef Scott Halbach, Houdini’s Gastro Pub
Chef Rebecca Brown, Happy Bellies
Chef Scott Finley, Fox Valley Technical College
Chefs Larry De Franza and Kari Mueller, Carmella’s Italian Bistro
Chef Kelli Barnes, KangaRoost
Chef Larry London, Appleton Medical Center
Corporate Sponsors for the event are:
Festival Foods – Food Sponsor
Downtowne Dental Group – Wine Sponsor
Miron – Décor Sponsor
US Venture – Entertainment Sponsor
Affinity Health Care – Award Sponsor
Coalesce Marketing – Marketing Sponsor
Bank First National – Registration Sponsor
“This event makes it possible for Rebuilding Together Fox Valley to provide year round services to low income elderly, veterans and disabled in the Fox Valley”, said Mary Beth Leopold, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Fox Valley. “The community support from local businesses, celebrities, chefs and volunteers makes this night of food, entertainment and fun possible. We are very thankful to have the support of our sponsors, volunteers and guests who all make it possible for Rebuilding Together Fox Valley help people in our community stay safe, warm and independent in their homes.”
Here are the pairings:
Celebrities Position Company Chef Pairing Restaurant Course
Amanda Secor VP Marketing Community First CU Larry DeFranza and Kari Mueller Carmella’s Dessert
DeDe Heid Executive VP Heid Music Peter Kuenzi Zuppa’s Appetizer
Julie Bongers Executive Bonger’s Family & Friends Kelli Barnes & Chef Adam KangaRoost Salad
Steve Tyink VP Miron Construction Scott Finley FVTC Entrée
Jessica Dennis Owner Charitab.li Rebecca Brown Happy Bellies Bake Shop Dessert
Bill Bassett President Bassett Mechanical Scott Halbach Houdini’s Gastro Pub Entrée
Kim Barnas SNR VP Theda Care Larry London Theda Care Salad
Josif Wittnik Owner Salon CTI Hiro Katsu Ya Appetizer
Limited general admission tickets and Corporate Tables for Cuisine for a Cause are for sale online at cuisineforacause.com or by contacting Rebuilding Together Fox Valley at 920-730-2156.
Rebuilding Together Fox Valley is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that unites individuals and companies who are interested in improving the lives of others by joining forces to complete housing repairs for our neighbors throughout the Fox Valley. The mission of Rebuilding Together Fox Valley is to preserve and revitalize homes and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners, specifically seniors, veterans and those with disabilities can continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. For more information on the organization, visit www.rtfv.org or call 920-730-2156.
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Contacts:
Mary Beth Leopold, Executive Director
Rebuilding Together Fox Valley
920-730-2156
MaryBeth@rtfv.org