An engaging evening that brings many unique ingredients together to create a great recipe of celebrating our diverse local culinary community. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to watch each local Food and Beverage professional prepare their signature item right in front of you as you network and enjoy being a "foodie for the night" all while knowing you are helping to provide scholarship dollars that will have a lasting impact.
Confirmed Culinary Participants to date
Thyme After Time Southern Cuisine & Catering
Lil' Bit of Heaven Cupcakes
9290LLC
Teays Valley Cakes and Cafe
The Bean Theory
Dem 2 Brothers
Black Sheep Burritos and Brews
Chef Dennis Harris, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
Chef Mandy Gum, Carver Career Center
Ichiban | Pan-Asian
2023 sponsors:
BRONZE PLATE SPONSORS -
Tessa M. White, PLLC - in memory of Blake Corey, 7/22/1986-4/23/2022. Blake had a special culinary talent and believed in quality not quantity
WV Lottery
Komax Business Systems
Casamigos
MIXING BOWL SPONSOR
Gatens- Harding Funeral Home
Media Partners
WSAZ
LM Communications
The evening Itinerary
5:30-6:00 pm Cocktail Hour, arrive early for the full experience
6:00 -8:00 pm Local Chefs, Tastings, Guest Interactions, Live and Silent Auction
Music By The Mix
8:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Celebrity judges:
Taylor Eaton
Taylor is an award-winning anchor at WSAZ-TV. Join her each day on Studio 3, Midday & First at Five.
Chris Colagrosso
Chris is the Morning Host on WMXE/WWQB, LM Communications stations. Chris is also the program director for News/Talk 102.3 FM and 1410AM(Conservative Talk Radio), as well as 1300 WJYP & 1340 WMON -The Jock (Sports Radio). Chris started in radio as a junior in high school and has worked in the Charleston, WV market ever since in some form or fashion. He enjoys attending church and spending time with his beautiful wife, Stacy.
Cam Connors
Cam is the Program Director and Afternoon Personality for Classic Hits The Mix. Cam is from the Huntington-Ashland area and has been on the air with several stations across West Virginia. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and camping.
Carrie Goodwin Fenwick
Carrie is the Chairman of the Board for the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center and loves events in Charleston and making the Center a robust economic engine for the city. Carrie is a managing partner at Goodwin and Goodwin, where her practice involves civil litigation, with an emphasis on defense of predatory lending claims, WVCCPA claims, and other complex civil cases. Carrie is married to David, They have three sons, John, Grant and Abe.
Sponsorship opportunities available please call 304-357-7403