CURRENT & PREVIOUS CHEFS
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BARBUTO • Heather Miller and Ty Johnson
BOULUD SUD • Christina D’Angelo
BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY • Michael Pollack
CHARLIE PALMER STEAK • Erick Vargas Bromberg
CONTENTO • Oscar Lorenzzi
FIRST COURSE NYC • David Waltuck
FRENCHETTE • Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson
INVICTUS BAKERY • Alison Berkley and Molly Sebastian
L’AMICO • Laurent Tourondel and Emilie Bousquet
MELBA’S • Melba Wilson
NOBU FIFTY SEVEN • Taku Sato
NOWON • Jae Lee
OCEANA • Tim Jocz
PIER SIXTY COLLECTION • Matt Tiscornia
SHUKA & SHUKETTE • Ayesha Nurdjaja
SPARE TONIC • Adam Kaye
TAVERNA DI BACCO • Maurizio Crescenzo
THE MUSKET ROOM • Mary Attea
THE PRESS CLUB GRILL • Franklin Becker
VIC’S • Philip Lorelle
LE CROCODILE • Jake Leiber and Leanne Tran
WOLDY KUSINA at HUNGRY HOUSE • Woldy Reyes
*Check back soon for 2024 confirmed chef participants
ABOUT FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A celebration honoring Cooke’s transformational programming as symbolized by a butterfly taking flight as it impacts the world one student at a time. At this year’s gala we will celebrate the contributions, large and small, that have transformed Cooke over the years, and helped it grow into a resilient and welcoming community.
This year’s gala benefits program enhancements for our Transitions program and the young adult community we serve.
Highlights of the evening will include:
• A spectacular strolling supper presented by renowned NYC chefs alongside Cooke student sous chefs
• A celebratory program and lively pledge drive
• A top-shelf open bar
All friends of Cooke (ages 21+) are invited to attend. Attire is business formal.
We look forward to seeing you!
JOURNAL ADVERTISING
Journal Advertising Specifications
30 Seconds ($2500)
• Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
15 Seconds ($1500)
• Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
8 Seconds ($1000)
• Full on-screen journal ad that loops continuously during the event and on event web page
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Individual Ticket ($500)
• 1 ticket to gala
• Open bar
• Chefs tasting
Individual VIP Ticket ($1500)
• 1 ticket to gala
• VIP welcome at registration
• VIP reception
• Sponsors one Cooke teacher to attend Gala
Sponsor a Teacher ($500)
• 1 ticket to gala
• Open bar
• Chefs Tasting
SPONSORSHIPS
PINNACLE SPONSORSHIP ($50,000)
Includes Pinnacle Branding for the following:
• 18 VIP Gala Tickets
• Sponsor 3 Cooke teachers to attend event
• 6 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
• 30-second digital journal ad
• Step and repeat branding
• Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials
ALLIANCE SPONSORSHIP ($25,000)
Includes Alliance Branding for the following:
• 12 VIP Gala Tickets
• Sponsor 2 Cooke teachers to attend event
• 4 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
• 15-second digital journal ad
• Step and repeat branding
• Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials
ESSENTIAL SPONSORSHIP ($15,000)
Includes Essential Branding for the following:
• 6 VIP Gala Tickets
• Sponsor 1 Cooke teacher to attend event
• 2 posts across Cooke’s communications platforms, highlighting your organization
• 8-second digital journal ad
• Step and repeat branding
• Logo and/or name placement on marketing materials