On Saturday, November 8th, guests are invited to enjoy great food and wine at acclaimed culinary arts school, Johnson & Wales University, to watch four young competitors cook for a chance to win the stagiaire of a lifetime.

Chef Judges: Jérôme Bocuse, Scott Conant, Gerard Craft (Niche Restaurant Group), Dena Marino (MC Kitchen), Michael Mina (Mina Group), Paul Qui (Qui), Norman Van Aken (Norman’s)

Young Chef Competitors:
Kameron Burrack, Kansas City, MO
Executive Sous Chef, Lake Quivira Country Club

Jackson Kalb, Miami, FL
Assistant Culinary Manager, Hillstone Restaurant Group

Melissa Nolan, Jacksonville, FL
Prep Cook/Lead Grill Cook, Moxie Kitchen & Cocktails/Bistro Aix

Danny Sterling, Palm Beach, FL
Saucier, The Everglades Club

2:00pm VIP arrival for private canapé and Champagne reception with the Chef Judges
3:00pm General Admission arrival
5:00pm Judging begins
5:30pm Awards

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. 100% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.

I am unable to attend the event but would like to support the program by making a contribution to ment’or, please click here.

 
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

On Saturday, November 15th, guests are invited to enjoy great food and wine, and watch four young chefs compete at acclaimed culinary arts school, International Culinary Center, for a chance to win the stagiaire of a lifetime.

Chef Judges: Cesare Casella, Shaun Hergatt, Eli Kaimeh, Alain Sailhac, André Soltner, Susan Spicer

Young Chef Competitors:
Scott Franqueza, New York, NY
Senior Chef de Partie, Café Boulud

James Haibach, Boston, MA
Lead Line Cook, The Country Club

Jonathan Mosier, Capac, MI
Assistant Banquet Chef, The Country Smokehouse

Alexander Yoon, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Line Cook, Little Fish

2:00pm VIP arrival for private wine and canapé reception with Chef Judges
3:00pm General Admission arrival
5:00pm Judging begins
5:30pm Awards

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. 100% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.

I am unable to attend the event but would like to support the program by making a contribution to ment’or, please click here.

 
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Please join us on October 30th for Champagne, canapés, caviar, and more from Chef Thomas Keller’s acclaimed Bouchon Beverly Hills and watch competitors cook for a chance to win the stagiaire of a lifetime.

Join Chef Thomas Keller and Chef Judges William Bradley, Josiah Citrin, Timothy Hollingsworth, Roland Passot, Richard Rosendale, and Alan Wong for the inaugural ment’or Young Chef Competition.

Young Chef Competitors:
Michael Dengelegi, Vallejo, CA
Sous Chef, Bouchon Bistro Yountville

Soleil Ho, New Orleans, LA
Line Cook, Bayona

Jason Sipe, Tacoma, WA
Line Cook, Pacific Lutheran University

Lyn Wells, Orem, UT
Line Cook, Canyon Park Café

6:00pm VIP arrival for private canapé and Champagne reception with the Chef Judges
7:00pm General Admission arrival
8:30pm Judging begins
9:00pm Awards

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. 100% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.

I am unable to attend the event but would like to support the program by making a contribution to ment’or, please click here.

 
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.

Please join Host Chef Daniel Boulud and friends on October 19th for our first annual Young Chef Competition, kicking off in New Orleans. Watch four young chefs compete in the legendary kitchen of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Big East restaurant, Emeril’s, for a chance to win the stagiaire of a lifetime.

Chef Judges: Adolfo Garcia, Chris Hastings, Tory McPhail, Anne Quatrano, Susan Spicer, Stephen Stryjewski

Young Chef Competitors:
Edward Cumming, Durham, NC
Cook, Kokyu BBQ

Todd DalBello, Rochester, MN
Line Cook, ZZest Restaurant

Krystyn Navarro, Baldwin Park, CA
Chef de Partie, Bouchon Bistro Beverly Hills

Doug Watson, Hilton Head Island,
SC Executive Chef, Sunset Grille

11:00am VIP arrival for private wine and canapé reception with Chef Judges
12:00pm General Admission arrival
2:00pm Judging begins
2:30pm Awards

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. 100% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to ment’or. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. Details are subject to change.
 

I am unable to attend the event but would like to support the program by making a contribution to ment’or, please click here.

 
Ment’or has been recognized as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations will be tax deductible and may be disclosed to the IRS.