The Culinary Kickoff™ is an annual social-fundraising event benefiting The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and other relevant local or industry-related charities. The exclusive dining experience gathers legendary chefs, elite wineries and celebrities to help raise funds for culinary students ahead of the Big Game.
EVENT INFORMATION
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020
- Time: 7:30pm – midnight
- Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – outdoor pool area; interactive dining experience in DAER Dayclub; after-party in DAER Nightclub
Culinary Experience with an All-Star Line-Up:
- Chefs: Charlie Palmer, Michael Mina, Scott Romano, Adam Sobel, Jason Atherton, Michael Voltaggio, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Executive Chef Robert Ciborowski, Alex Becker, Tito Vargas, and Ross Evans
- NFL Legend Partners: Charles Woodson, Marshall Faulk
- Wine Partners: Charles Woodson, JaM Cellars, John Anthony Vineyards, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, Silver Oak, Twomey, Hogwash, Williams-Selyem, and more!
Event Partners: Levi Strauss.
Beneficiaries: The Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Kickoff™ is an annual social-fundraising event benefitting The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and other relevant local or industry-related charities. The exclusive dining experience gathers legendary chefs, elite wineries and celebrities to help raise funds for culinary students ahead of the Big Game. Created in 2012 by CIA board members and alumni Chefs Charlie Palmer and Michael Mina, CIA Society of Fellows members Chrissy Delisle and Marshall Faulk, the very first event took place during Super Bowl XLVIII in New York City at Charlie Palmer’s restaurant, Aureole. This unique event has become one of the hottest parties around Super Bowl and a staple in the celebrity chef, high-end vintners, entertainment and NFL Athlete circuits.