Cooking for the Kids is a fun, exciting competition among some of the Triangle’s premier chefs where guests and culinary judges decide which chef advances to the next round. Each extraordinary evening brings together two amazing chefs, six delectable courses (2 appetizers, 2 mains and 2 desserts) and food lovers. A cash bar features beer, wine and cocktails. All event proceeds go to support Overflowing Hands programs supporting children and families.
COOKING FOR THE KIDS 2025
THE DATES ARE SET:
Round 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - February 17-20th
Feb. 17: Alex Pasterkiewicz (University Club) vs. Luis Zouain (Lagana)
Feb. 18: Bobby McFarland (Glasshouse Kitchen) vs. Michael Blackwell (North Hills Club)
Feb. 19: James Miraglia (Devil’s Ridge Club) vs. Harry Monds (Lula & Sadie’s)
Feb. 20: Rob Rivera (Donovan’s Dish) vs. Ryan Grimm (Watersview Restaurant)
Round 2: Wednesday, Thursday - February 26 and 27th
Finale: Wednesday, March 5th
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HOW IT WORKS: Each chef prepares an appetizer, main course and a dessert for guests, judges and sponsors. Each evening features secret ingredients that the chefs must incorporate into the dishes.
Behind the scenes: Chefs arrive at Millbrook Manor (formerly 1705 East) at 9:00 a.m. the day of their competition. They learn the secret ingredients upon arrival and must have menus written by 10:00 a.m. Chef teams are required to surrender all electronic including cell phones, tablets and laptops to the chef referees until the end of the competition to maintain the integrity of the competition. Guests and culinary judges will vote on each course to decide which chef that evening advances to the next round. Guests enjoy a fun-filled evening with great food, yummy cocktails, lots of excitement and all for a great cause!
WHY: All event proceeds benefit Overflowing Hands programs serving children and families. Overflowing Hands is a 100% volunteer-led 501(c)(3) organization serving the most vulnerable children in our neighborhoods, across the United States and around the world. Resources support communities by providing healthy meals and fresh food, access to camps, and leadership development training. During the pandemic Overflowing Hands and Rocky Top Catering partnered together to help fight food insecurity and then continued to serve communities in need. One in seven residents in Raleigh are food insecure and one in five children go hungry. Overflowing Hands and Rocky Top Catering are honored with the opportunity to help kids in our local community, responding with disaster relief in western North Carolina and getting creative to serve when there is a need.
A special thanks goes to Rocky Top Catering for their invaluable partnership during the pandemic and for sponsoring Cooking for the Kids! We are excited about our continued partnership and commitment to serving kids and families .
