Please join us for the 2025 Ment’or Grant Gala honoring Chef André Soltner and his lifelong commitment to mentorship. The Gala is hosted by Chefs Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and their extraordinary colleagues:
Cosme Aguilar · Thomas Allan · Franklin Becker · Jonathan Benno
Rodrigo Campos · Shaun Hergatt · Gavin Kaysen · Alex Lee · Angie Mar
Charlie Mitchell · Junghyun Park · Melissa Rodriguez · Stefano Secchi
Sungchul Shim · Cedric Vongerichten · Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Rooted in the tradition of master chefs mentoring the next generation, the
Grant Program offers life-changing opportunities—grants that open doors, education that expands horizons, and connections that link ambitious young professionals with the world’s most distinguished chefs.
Since 2014, we have awarded over $2.2 million in grants to young chefs. Helping these chefs stage around the world is integral to our mission of building a successful pipeline of talent in the U.S. and establishing America as a leader in the global culinary community.
With your support, we can continue to shape the next generation of great
American culinary leaders!
Tuesday, November 11th
6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
6:45 PM | Dinner
Restaurant Daniel
60 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
Dress code for the evening is Cocktail Attire.
Thank You To Our Sponsors & Supporters:
If you are unable to attend but wish to support, please click HERE
Event details are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.
By entering this event you agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:
I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness, in whole or in part, in connection with this Ment’or event in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, and internet) throughout the world, in perpetuity.
