GROWING GARDENS PRESENTS
Chef In Your Garden!
An annual fundraising dinner series in celebration of our programs and the impact we're making within our local food system.
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Each Chef In Your Garden event highlights a different Growing Gardens program and invites a new chef to share a unique story about what gardening and fresh food access means to them.
Help Us Dig Deep
This year, we invite our guests to experience our work firsthand while getting to know some of the most esteemed leaders in our local food system. Add a VIP (Volunteer In Person) ticket during checkout to join our team for a hands-on volunteer activity prior to your selected dinner.
Dinner one
Celebrate Our
Home Gardens Program
Featuring Chef Shelly
OF FINER THINGS CATERING AND SHELLY'S KITCHEN
Date: Sunday, June 25th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Mildred Hall
Donation: $30
Cuisine: NW cuisine with a Caribbean and Southern twist.
Dinner one of our series celebrates the hard work of our Home Gardens Program. Join our Home Gardens Director, Rashae Burns to learn about some of the amazing projects her team has in the works. Then head to the garden to enjoy a spectacular family-style meal prepared by Chef Shelly of Finer Things Catering and Shelly's Kitchen.
**A special thank you to Growing Gardens supporter Katie Shrall for matching guest donations at this event!**
Dinner two
Celebrate Our
Youth Grow Program
Featuring Chef Anthony
OF TITOS TAQUITOS
Date: Sunday, August 13th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Mildred Hall
Donation: $30
Cuisine: Traditional Mexican flavors with a fresh veggie twist.
Dinner two of our series highlights the hard work of our Youth Grow Program. Join our Youth Grow Director, Amoreena Guerrero to learn about some of the amazing projects her team has in the works. Then head to the garden to enjoy a spectacular family-style meal prepared by Chef Anthony of Tito's Taquitos.
**A special thank you to Growing Gardens supporter Katja Lorenz for matching guest donations at this event!**
Dinner three
Celebrate Our
Lettuce Grow Program
Featuring Chef Thuy
OF MAMA DUT
Date: Sunday, October 8th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Mildred Hall
Donation: $30
Cuisine: Vegan Vietnamese
Dinner three of our series highlights the hard work of our Lettuce Grow Program. Join our Lettuce Grow Director, Rima Green to learn about some of the amazing projects her team has in the works. Then head to the garden to enjoy a spectacular family-style meal prepared by award-winning Chef Thuy Pham of Mama Dút.
**A special thank you to Lettuce Grow Founder Sarah Van Roo for matching guest donations at this event!**
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If you're looking for a fun and meaningful way to support equitable food systems in Oregon, don't miss out on Chef In Your Garden! Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, inspiring stories, and community, all in support of a meaningful cause.
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!
The fine businesses and foundations below made this year's Chef In Your Garden series possible. We are so grateful to have such dedicated community partners. If you would like to join our 2023 sponsor list, please email our Development Manager, Bee at [email protected].
