Sixteen Acclaimed Chefs To Participate In Benefit Dinner To Fight Hunger

HILLSIDE, NJ – The Community FoodBank of New Jersey will host its Fourth Annual Chefs Tableside Dinner at The Westin Governor Morris on Friday, September 23. Sixteen acclaimed chefs will donate their time and talents to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Due to the generous sponsorship of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and support from others, the FoodBank expects to raise more than $130,000, enough funds to provide over 650,000 meals for food insecure families across New Jersey.

The one-of-a-kind event will feature delicious food and a silent auction, all to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. People not attending the dinner can also participate in the online silent auction. The cocktail hour catered by The Westin Governor Morris will begin at 6 p.m., after which guests will be seated.

Chefs will prepare unique five-course menus for their tables. To complement the memorable meal, wine pairing will be provided by Allied Beverage Group/Kobrand. Students of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Food Service Training Academy, a free 16-week culinary program, will also gain firsthand service experience at the event. Learn more about the FoodBank’s annual benefit dinner at cfbnj.org/chefstableside.

FEATURING

Anthony Bucco, Executive Chef, Restaurant Latour

CJ Chambers, Executive Chef, Vita at Dolce Basking Ridge

Thomas Ciszak, Chef, Blue Morel at The Westin Governor Morris

Chris Curado, Executive Chef, The Angry Crab

Ryan DePersio, Executive Chef, Fascino, Kitchen Steps, Batello Restaurant

Bryan Gregg, Executive Chef, Escape Restaurant

Corey Heyer, Executive Chef, The Bernards Inn

Paul Kapner, Executive Chef/Director of Community Kitchen, Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Martin Kester, Executive Chef, Summit House

Eric LeVine, Executive Chef/Partner, Morris Tap & Grill/Paragon Tap & Table

Craig Polignano, Executive Chef, The Ryland Inn

Ehren Ryan, Executive Chef, Common Lot

Kevin Takafuji, Executive Chef, The Enigma Project

Bobby Varua, Executive Chef, Blue Morel at The Westin Governor Morris

David Viana, Executive Chef, Barrio Costero

Justin White, Chef de Cuisine, 3 West

ABOUT CFBNJ: The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America®, provides people across the state with food, help and hope. The FoodBank distributed over 43 million pounds of food last year to its more than 1,000 partner charities including pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, mobile pantries, and child and senior feeding programs. More than 4.7 million times a year, someone in need is fed by the FoodBank’s network of partner charities.

CONTACTS: Mary Faddoul, Communications Specialist, mfaddoul@cfbnj.org / 908-355-3663 ext. 282

Qulonda Stuckey, Marketing Specialist, qstuckey@cfbnj.org / 908-355-3663 ext. 252