Chefs Tableside Dinner

Chefs Tableside Dinner supports the FoodBank’s mission to provide food, help and hope. The event begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a unique five-course gourmet dinner prepared by acclaimed New Jersey chefs with wine pairings. All proceeds benefit CFBNJ to fight hunger in our state.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to host the annual Chef’s Tableside Dinner in 2020. However, we look forward to seeing you in the fall of 2021!

Chefs Tableside Highlights & Photos

Chefs Tableside Dinner 2019

This year’s Chefs Tableside Dinner exceeded our imagination. More than $146,000 was raised for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to continue providing Food, Help and Hope to our neighbors in need. It was a true special, creative and collaborative endeavor throughout the community. With the advocacy and support of all involved, we can end hunger together. Photos by Kathryn Huang Photography.

FEATURED CHEFS:

Adam Rose, Villalobos
AJ Capella, Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen
Alex Spitale, Agricola Eatery, Harvest Restaurant Group
Andrea Lekberg, The Artist Baker
Ariane Duarte, Ariane Kitchen & Bar
Anthony Lo Pinto, Grato, Harvest Restaurant Group
Chris Albrecht, Ryland Inn
Daniel Brunina, Hudson House
David Viana, Heirloom Kitchen
Dennis Mathews, Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar
Joe Beninato, The Frog and The Peach
Lauren Hirschberg, Turtle + the Wolf
Leia Gaccione, south+pine american eatery; central+main american eatery
Nick Parker, David Burke at Orange Lawn
Paul Kapner, Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Sam Freund, White Birch Restaurant and Slamwich Scratch Kitchen

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Milliman
Prudential Financial
Troverie
D’Artagnan
Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar
The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown

Chefs Tableside Dinner 2018

At our 6th annual Chefs Tableside Dinner, 15 talented chefs donated their time to create unique five-course menus for ten guests per table, with wine pairings. Thanks to The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown and Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar, the corporate sponsors, the featured chefs and their teams, and all of the attendees, the event raised close to $130,000 for the FoodBank, enough to provide over 400,000 meals for our neighbors in need. Photos by Kathryn Huang Photography.

FEATURED CHEFS:

Anthony Bucco, felina
Bruce Johnson, Harvest Restaurant Group
Christopher Albrecht, The Ryland Inn
Craig Polignano, Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen
David Viana, Heirloom Kitchen
Dennis Mathews, Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar
Ehren Ryan, Common Lot
Eric LeVine, Mr. Crabby’s Craft Kitchen & Bar
Jon Mecca, Mathews Food & Drink
Leia Gaccione, south+pine american eatery; central+main american eatery
Michael Carrino, Pig & Prince Restaurant
Michael Merida, Montclair Social Club
Paul Kapner, Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Robbie Felice, Viaggio Ristorante
Robert Burke, DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Milliman
Prudential
US Foods
ADP
Broadridge
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kings Food Markets
RWJBarnabas Health
Withum

Chefs Tableside 2017

Thanks to the event sponsorship of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Leadership Table sponsors Prudential and Milliman, 15 talented chefs, and support from others, we raised enough funds to provide over 390,000 meals for food insecure New Jersey families!

Chefs prepared unique five-course menus for tables of ten guests each. To complement the memorable meal, wine pairings were generously provided by Allied Beverage Group and Treasury Wine Estates. Happy Chef Uniforms also donated custom chef coats for the talented chefs. Photos by Kathryn Huang Photography.

FEATURED CHEFS:

Anthony Bucco, Crystal Springs Resort
Thomas Ciszak, Island Hospitality
Ryan De Persio, Fascino, Kitchen Steps, Nico
Alexandre Gomes, A Toute Heure
Corey Heyer, Roxiticus Golf Club
Eric LeVine, Morris Tap & Grill, Paragon Tap & Table
Kevin Takafuji, Pluckemin Inn
Robert Ubhaus, Redux:theRestaurant
Bruce Johnson, Harvest Restaurant Group
Christopher Albrecht, The Ryland Inn
David Viana, Heirloom Kitchen
Dennis Mathews, Blue Morel Restaurant and Wine Bar
Ehren Ryan, Common Lot
Michael Carrino, Pig & Prince Restaurant
Paul Kapner, Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Robbie Felice, Viaggio Ristorante

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Milliman
Prudential
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Allied Beverage Group
Treasury Wine Estates
Happy Chefs