BECOME A SPONSOR

We know how much this project costs to produce, and we know how to make it sustain itself — but we need your help to get it off the ground. Keep reading to find out how you can support our goal: to bring the freshest talent New York has to offer into the spotlight.

SPONSOR benefits

CONTENT.

We create tons and tons of content before and during our events, all of which will be available to any sponsor at any level. This will include both premium photo and video content.

BRAND AFFILIATION.

So long as your brand’s products fit the bill, we will be sure and work it into our dinners. The use and endorsement of your product, not only from our project, but from the participant chefs, can be a great feather in your cap.

SPOTLIGHT.

Your brand will be highlighted in promotional materials, social posts, and even on the menu during the event.

Take Home.

We will send guests home with your product in whatever form you like, creating a lasting positive impression long after the dinners have concluded.

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A woman with red hair tied up, wearing a white t-shirt, sitting beside a restaurant counter. She is smiling and resting her chin on her hand. In the background, a man in a white shirt and bandana is working. There are papers and containers on the cou
People enjoying a cozy indoor gathering, holding wine glasses, with dim lighting and candles.
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Chef writing on a note card at a wooden table, wearing a black beanie, apron, and white shirt.
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SPONSORship options

Title Sponsor

For information about all our title sponsorship tiers, please click the button below to request our sponsorship deck. In our deck, you will find out even more about the project and the benefits each level of sponsorship receives. We are currently open for title, and in-kind donations.

Civilian Sponsor

A Kickstarter of sorts. If you’d like to support the project, click the button below to donate. In return, you will be added to our premium mailing list, and get ticket access before our general mailing list and the public. Plus, you will get a discount on merch.

Donate
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NOTEABLE
ALUMNI

Calvin Eng
Owner, Bonnie’s

Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, Calvin Eng learned to cook from his mother. He found his way into culinary school and honed his skills at high-volume restaurants with low price points.

Next, he worked at Nom Wah Nolita and eventually moved over to Win Son, where he soared to success as Chef De Cuisine. In 2021, Calvin opened his restaurant, Bonnie’s, where he serves as Executive Chef. Bonnie’s was featured in several “Best New Restaurant” lists in 2022, and Calvin himself was featured on the “Best New Chefs” list from Food and Wine, and nominated for a James Beard award that same year.

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Amanda Shulman
Owner, Her Place Supper Club
& My Loup

Amanda burst onto the scene working for Marc Vetri. She eventually took her talents to New York City, working for chefs like David Chang before heading to Montreal to cook at Joe Beef. Amanda opened up a pop-up in her hometown of Philly called “Her Place Supper Club”, which turned quickly into a permanent residence.

Since the restaurant's opening, Shulman has been nominated for 2 James Beard Awards, both in the Emerging Chef category for 2022 and 2023. Shulman opened her 2nd restaurant, My Loup, alongside her fiancé, chef Alex Kemp, this year.

The secret of good cooking is, first, having a love of it.

James Beard