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

All ads must be high resolution of at least 300 dpi. Acceptable File Types: PDF (High Quality Setting), High Resolution JPG, High Resolution TIF, Adobe Illustrator (embed all linked images and set text to outline) Ad Specs: Display Size: 1920px x 1080px or 16”W x 9”H; All text should be at least 24 pt. For more information on artwork specifications, please contact: gala@cookeschool.org

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