Chefs Party in the Kitchen for Open Hand Atlanta September 17

Atlanta chefs tie on their aprons to Party in the Kitchen on Thursday, September 17, doing what they do best to stir the fundraising pot for Open Hand Atlanta. Gerry Klaskala of Aria co-chairs this year’s event filling The Stave Room at American Spirit Works. Exquisite cuisine commands the front burner, prepared by top toques like Shaun Doty of Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Matthew Ridgway of Gypsy Kitchen, Michael Searles of The Blind Pig Parlour Bar, Kelly Lovett of The Southern Gentleman and Fuyuhiko and Lisa Ito of Umi. Cocktails, music and silent and live auctions flank the delicious evening. Sure to be a sellout! Buy tickets online.

Atlanta Chefs and Philanthropists Party in the Kitchen for Open Hand Atlanta on September 18

Nonprofit Open Hand is the nation’s largest provider of home-delivered, medically appropriate meals, preparing, packing and delivering more than 5,000 meals daily and two million annually to residents across metro Atlanta and 17 Georgia counties. It was founded twenty-five years ago by several Atlantans who cooked meals for friends who were too ill to prepare meals on their own.

To grow and support Open Hand, Atlanta chefs and residents are coming together to Party in the Kitchen, and a party it is. An evening of music, food, drink and live and silent auctions are the happenings at King Plow Arts Center Event Gallery on Thursday, September 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Chef Gerry Klaskala of Aria is the co-chair for Party in the Kitchen. Chefs Shaun Doty of Bantam + Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Fuyuhiko and Lisa Ito of Umi and others will also be joining in on the event. Pull out your party dress and buy your ticket today! 

Chefs Pitch In at Two Benefits for Open Hand: Atlanta Meatball Festival on September 14 and Party in the Kitchen on September 18

Play ball! The first Atlanta Meatball Festival at Sandy Springs’ Belle Isle Shopping Center features mouthwatering meatball dishes from chef Drew Belline of no. 246, chef Craig Richards of St. Cecilia and many others from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. Judges and attendees will sample and vote, and three top ballers will go on to compete at the Taste of Atlanta Meat Brawl Throwdown in October. Live music, wine, beer and a silent auction to benefit nonprofit Open Hand tie this festival all together.

On Thursday, September 18, Party in the Kitchen features cuisine from some of Atlanta’s most talented chefs, beverages, live music and silent and live auctions to benefit Open Hand. Purchase tickets online. 

White is the Right Attire for a Party in the Kitchen Benefitting Open Hand

Wearing white after Labor Day is encouraged, even expected for this week's Party in the Kitchen on Thursday, September 6. Blend in with the white coats and toques of Aria's Gerry Klaskala, Chad Clevenger of Alma Cocina, Shaun Doty of Bantam & Biddy, Adam Evans of The Optimist and Kevin Gillespie of Woodfire Grill. These chefs and more will be cooking up some fun and raising funds for Open Hand at The Event Gallery at King Plow Arts Center. Event starts at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, $175 each, click here.