Rocky Top Catering Announces the Fifth Annual Cooking for the Kids
Rocky Top Catering announces the fifth annual Cooking for the Kids, formally Cooking for a Classic. This cooking competition brings together eight of the Triangle’s premier chefs. All proceeds from Cooking for the Kids benefit Overflowing Hands, a volunteer-led organization serving the most vulnerable children in our neighborhoods, fighting food insecurity and providing clothing, shelter and healthcare. Cooking for the Kids takes place at 1705 East located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh N.C.
Each extraordinary evening of Cooking for the Kids brings together two talented chefs, six delectable courses, and food lovers. A cash bar featuring beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for guests to enjoy. Competing chefs are required to prepare an appetizer, main course, and a dessert each evening using secret ingredients. Guests and culinary judges will vote to decide which chef advances into the next round.
Participating Chefs Include:
- Preeti Waas from Cheeni
- Josiah Halboh from Young Hearts Distilling
- Saif Rahman from Vidrio
- David Mitchell from Plates Kitchen
- Jaime Adams from Catalan Tapas
- Kyle Teears from Craften
- Kyle Fletcher from Norse Brewing
- James R. Patterson III from McConnell Golf
Competition Schedule:
First Round
February 27, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Preeti Waas from Cheeni | Josiah Halboh from Young Hearts Distilling
February 28, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Saif Rahman from Vidrio | David Mitchell from Plates Kitchen
March 1, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Jaime Adams from Catalan Tapas | Kyle Teears from Craften
March 2, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Kyle Fletcher from Norse Brewing | James R. Patterson III from McConnell Golf
Tickets for the first round are sold at $100.00.
Second Round
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March 8, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
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March 9, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Tickets for the second round are sold at $125.00.
Finale
March 15, 2023, from 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
A silent auction will be held throughout the series of competitions. Anyone may place bids on the auction items and the highest bidder will be determined at the finale.
Thanks to generous donations from sponsors, 100% of net proceeds benefit Overflowing Hands. This year’s sponsors include Rocky Top Catering, US Foods, 360 Elite Entertainment, Alsco Uniforms, Curated Events, Tito’s Vodka, Trophy Brewing, Fancy This Photography and Magdalena Stefanek Photography. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available for those interested. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Chandler Ellis at chandler.ellis@
More information can be found on Cooking for the Kids’ website.
