Now in its 30th year, the Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala, benefiting the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, is one of San Diego’s premier fundraising events. The evening of “Epicurean Elegance” will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and showcases award-winning local and out-of-town chefs presenting signature hors d’oeuvres paired with fine wine prior to an elegant dinner.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception, as our approximately 450 guests visit the chefs’ stations to sample hors d’oeuvres that are paired with complementary wines donated by a winery or distributor.
The event also features the annual Spirit Award, which will be presented to Iris and Matthew Strauss for their generous support of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. The Spirit Award recognizes individuals who encourage and inspire the pursuit of excellence in patient care and research.
The evening concludes with dancing.
Celebrity Chefs supporting cancer research are:
Chef Gavin Kaysen of New York's Cafe Boulud,winner of the 2010 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award
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Chef Loretta Keller of San Francisco's The Moss Room, Academy Cafe and Coco500
Chef Chicago's Merlin Verrier of Graham Elliot Restaurant
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Kevin Gillespie of Atlanta’s Woodfire Grill
San Diego Chefs: William Bradley, Addison;
Jean Michel Diot, Tapanade;
Trey Foshee, Georges at the Cove;
Bernard Guillas, The Marine Room;
Chris Karetas, Carriage Trade Catering;
Patrick Ponsaty, Mistral at Loews;
Jeffrey Strauss, Pamplemousse Grill.
Wineries paired with these outstanding chefs are
Banfi Old Brookville, New York
Domaine Serene Winery Dayton, Oregon
Xwinery and Amicus Cellars Napa, CA
Ramey Wine Cellars Healdsburg, CA
Kukkula Winery Paso Robles,CA
Gallo Family Vineyards Modesto, CA
Tantara Winery Santa Maria,CA
Matetic Napa, CA
Maddalena Vineyard Los Angeles, CA
Witch Creek Winery Carlsbad, CA
