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Driver Edgar Brieva rescuing fresh produce from a farm for Table to Table.

Ridgewood’s culinary leaders will present an exceptional dining experience in support of Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue organization.

Editor’s note: The Q&A is about the upcoming Ridgewood Chef’s Table Nov. 2, a culinary event bringing together Ridgewood’s best chefs for a benefit dinner for Table to Table. It was first published by Ridgewood & Ho-Ho-Kus magazine. Click here to read the entire interview. Tickets are selling fast for the dinner. To make a reservation, call 201-445-5400.

For those unfamiliar with Table to Table, can you explain the organization’s mission and its impact throughout New Jersey?

Table to Table is New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue organization. Our mission is simple but powerful: We rescue fresh, nutritious surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it free of charge to more than 276 community organizations serving our neighbors facing food insecurity. Since our beginning in 1999, we’ve rescued enough nutritious food for more than 266 million meals throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic counties. Every day, we bridge the gap between food waste and hunger, ensuring that good food reaches people instead of landfills.

What inspired the creation of the Ridgewood Chef’s Table event?

This dinner was the brainchild of Chef John Halligan, the co-owner and executive chef at the Park West Tavern, and we could not be more grateful to him and the team of participating chefs. Chef Halligan shared his commitment, along with other Ridgewood culinary leaders, to use their talents to make a difference in the community. Ridgewood has a vibrant restaurant scene and an incredible culture of philanthropy. Bringing these chefs together for an intimate dining experience allows guests to enjoy exceptional cuisine while directly supporting those struggling with food insecurity. It’s going to be an incredible event!

Why is Ridgewood such an important community for Table to Table’s mission?

Table to Table is fortunate to have had a long, rich history with Ridgewood, an amazing community that values service, generosity, and civic engagement. Many of our supporters, volunteers, and food donors live and work in the area. We work with a wonderful group of volunteers from the First Presbyterian Church to rescue food from the Ridgewood Farmers Market each weekend. We partner with dining services across all Ridgewood Public Schools to rescue thousands of pounds of nutritious surplus food from school cafeterias. And that nourishing food goes to places like the YMCA, Ridgecrest Senior Housing, and Children’s Aid and Family Services programs to feed our local neighbors.

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Editor’s note: This write-up was first published by City Lifestyle’s Eastern Morris. Click here to view it.

Since 1999, Table to Table — New Jersey’s leading food security nonprofit — has bridged the gap between surplus and need, delivering fresh, nutritious food to vulnerable communities. Support this vital mission at the Chefs Gala on Oct. 15 at The Rockleigh. Indulge in an elegant, multi-course dinner prepared tableside by top chefs, prepared with fine wines and desserts, plus a thrilling live auction. Reserve your seat today at tabletotable.org/chefsgala2026.

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MetLife Stadium donated 1,000 pounds of prepared food to a non-profit.

Editor’s note: This aggerated article was first published on nj101.5.com. Click here to read the entire article.

That article was based on a viral social media post we did on Saturday regarding a food rescue we ran at MetLife Stadium. That post has garnered nearly 3 million views, to date.

There was a silver lining to the storm delay of AC/DC’s concert at MetLife Stadium.

As the nor’easter pounded northern New Jersey the concert was delayed, but not before 1,000 pounds of fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more was prepared for concertgoers in the stadium’s 200 suites.

So, they contacted Table to Table, a nonprofit food rescue based in Saddle Brook. They immediately responded and brought the donated food to Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostal church in Union City.

“Over 1.2 million of our neighbors in NJ face food insecurity, while nearly 3 billion pounds of surplus food is produced each year in our state, much of which goes to waste,” NJ 101.5 wrote, citing a social media post we wrote about Food Waste Prevention Week.

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Over 30 top NJ chefs will cook tableside at the 2026 Table to Table Chefs Gala to help fight local food insecurity.

Editor’s note: This aggerated article was first published on NorthJersey.com. It was also posted to aol.com Click here to read the entire article on aol.com

More than 30 top New Jersey chefs will cook multi-course dinners tableside at the annual Table to Table Chefs Gala on Oct. 15, 2026 … and you can participate.

The gala is a fundraiser for Table to Table, North Jersey’s largest food rescue organization, and features chefs cooking for and chatting with small groups during the dinner, with wine pairings included. Participating chefs include Robbie Felice (pastaRAMEN, Viaggio and others), Roberto Carnero (Warique), Melanie Gonzalez (Saddle River Inn), Andrew Riccatelli (Bacarosa), Greg Power (Matisse 167) and others. The chef honoree at the gala will be acclaimed chef and author Kwame Onwuachi.

“What Table to Table is doing, rescuing nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it directly into communities, is read, tangible work,” Onwuachi said. “I’m honored to be recognized at the Chefs Gala, but more importantly, I’m proud to be support an organization addressing both sides of that equation – reducing waste while helping feed people who need it.”

The gala format is unique and was such a smash hit last year that Table to Table decided to run it back this year, just in a bigger space.

“It’s not easy to get tables at these chefs’ restaurants,” Table to Table Executive Director Heather Thompson said. “And when you do, you’re not going to have that experience of a chef right next to you watching them work their magic.”

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Over 30 top NJ chefs will cook tableside at the 2026 Table to Table Chefs Gala to help fight local food insecurity.

Editor’s note: This aggerated article was first published on NorthJersey.com. It was also posted to Yahoo! Click here to read the entire article on Yahoo!

More than 30 top New Jersey chefs will cook multi-course dinners tableside at the annual Table to Table Chefs Gala on Oct. 15, 2026 … and you can participate.

The gala is a fundraiser for Table to Table, North Jersey’s largest food rescue organization, and features chefs cooking for and chatting with small groups during the dinner, with wine pairings included. Participating chefs include Robbie Felice (pastaRAMEN, Viaggio and others), Roberto Carnero (Warique), Melanie Gonzalez (Saddle River Inn), Andrew Riccatelli (Bacarosa), Greg Power (Matisse 167) and others. The chef honoree at the gala will be acclaimed chef and author Kwame Onwuachi.

“What Table to Table is doing, rescuing nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it directly into communities, is read, tangible work,” Onwuachi said. “I’m honored to be recognized at the Chefs Gala, but more importantly, I’m proud to be support an organization addressing both sides of that equation – reducing waste while helping feed people who need it.”

The gala format is unique and was such a smash hit last year that Table to Table decided to run it back this year, just in a bigger space.

“It’s not easy to get tables at these chefs’ restaurants,” Table to Table Executive Director Heather Thompson said. “And when you do, you’re not going to have that experience of a chef right next to you watching them work their magic.”

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Table to Table’s Chefs Gala

Editor’s note: This aggerated article was first published on mybergen.com. Click here to read the entire article.

Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue organization, celebrates its 2026 Chefs Gala presented by American Express Oct. 15 with more than 30 outstanding chefs who will personally serve their signature multi-course menus prepared tableside for guests.  Taking center stage as this year’s honoree will be James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Kwame Onwuachi.

The Chefs Gala is moving to a new, larger venue due to popular demand: The Rockleigh in Rockleigh. Seats are selling fast, so reserve your table today!

Far from a typical banquet fundraiser, Table to Table’s Chefs Gala brings together the region’s top culinary talent, creating unique personal dining experiences in the setting of an elegant Gala with unforgettable cuisine, impeccable wine pairings, an exciting live auction, and so much more—all in support of Table to Table’s mission to rescue food, reduce food waste, and relieve hunger in our New Jersey communities.

“It is a great privilege to recognize Chef Kwame as our 2026 Chef Honoree. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, acclaimed restaurateur, and bestselling author, Chef Kwame’s career is a testament to culinary excellence, bold innovation, and an unforgettable influence that extends far beyond the kitchen,” said Heather Thompson, Executive Director, Table to Table. “We are honored to celebrate his achievements and are grateful that he is sharing our mission of reducing food waste and feeding our community in need.”

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Over 30 top NJ chefs will cook tableside at the 2026 Table to Table Chefs Gala to help fight local food insecurity.

Editor’s note: This aggerated article was first published on NorthJersey.com. Click here to read the entire article.

More than 30 top New Jersey chefs will cook multi-course dinners tableside at the annual Table to Table Chefs Gala on Oct. 15, 2026 … and you can participate.

The gala is a fundraiser for Table to Table, North Jersey’s largest food rescue organization, and features chefs cooking for and chatting with small groups during the dinner, with wine pairings included. Participating chefs include Robbie Felice (pastaRAMEN, Viaggio and others), Roberto Carnero (Warique), Melanie Gonzalez (Saddle River Inn), Andrew Riccatelli (Bacarosa), Greg Power (Matisse 167) and others. The chef honoree at the gala will be acclaimed chef and author Kwame Onwuachi.

“What Table to Table is doing, rescuing nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and getting it directly into communities, is read, tangible work,” Onwuachi said. “I’m honored to be recognized at the Chefs Gala, but more importantly, I’m proud to be support an organization addressing both sides of that equation – reducing waste while helping feed people who need it.”

The gala format is unique and was such a smash hit last year that Table to Table decided to run it back this year, just in a bigger space.

“It’s not easy to get tables at these chefs’ restaurants,” Table to Table Executive Director Heather Thompson said. “And when you do, you’re not going to have that experience of a chef right next to you watching them work their magic.”

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Editor’s note: This aggerated article originally appeared on thepressgroup.net, Northern Valley Press’ website. Click here to read the entire article.

James Beard Award-winning chef, restauranteur, and author Kwame Onwuachi will be honored this fall as more than 30 chefs gather in Rockleigh to support a North Jersey organization that rescues surplus food for people in need.

Table to Table’s 2026 Chefs Gala is set for Thursday Oct. 15 at The Rockleigh. Organizers said demand prompted the annual fundraiser’s move to the larger venue.

A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by a multicourse dinner prepared and served tableside by participating chefs. The evening also will include wine pairings and a live auction. American Express is the presenting sponsor.

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Emil and Debbie Iannone

This Year’s Chefs Gala is at The Rockleigh, which Complements the Unique, Multi-Course Dining Cooked Tableside, Featuring 30+ Outstanding Chefs

Editor’s note: This aggerated article originally appeared on The Paramus Post’s website. Click here to read the entire article.

Table to Table, New Jersey’s first and largest food rescue organization, will honor Paramus residents Debbie and Emil Iannone at its 2026 Chefs Gala.

The Iannones are longtime supporters of the food rescue nonprofit. They will be inducted into Table to Table’s Founder’s Table.

Presented by American Express, more than 30 outstanding chefs will personally serve their signature multi-course menus prepared tableside for Chefs Gala guests.

Taking center stage as this year’s honoree will be James Beard Award-winning Chef, Restaurateur, and Author Kwame Onwuachi. Table to Table’s Chefs Gala, which is moving to a new, larger venue due to popular demand, will take place at The Rockleigh in Rockleigh, NJ on October 15th at 5:30 pm. Seats are selling fast, so reserve your table today!

Far from a typical banquet fundraiser, Table to Table’s Chefs Gala brings together northern New Jersey’s top culinary talent, creating unique personal dining experiences in the setting of an elegant Gala with unforgettable cuisine, impeccable wine pairings, an exciting live auction, and so much more — all in support of Table to Table’s mission to rescue food, reduce food waste, and relieve hunger in our New Jersey communities.

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Chef Kwame Onwuachi sitting at a reddish-wood dining table in a dimly lit, upscale restaurant, wearing a white chef's coat, clear glasses, and a black baseball cap while touching the brim. Wine glasses are arranged on the table in front of him against a blurred background of warm, glowing pendant lights.

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Total Food Service, a food service trade publication. Click here to read the entire article.

Feeding neighbors facing hunger remains one of the region’s most persistent challenges, but New Jersey and Metro New York’s chefs have long responded by donating their time, talent, and resources to help.

On Oct. 15, that tradition of giving back will take center stage as nearly 40 culinary professionals join Table to Table for an evening designed to turn extraordinary dining into meaningful community impact.

Table to Table has named James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author Kwame Onwuachi as the honoree for its 2026 Chefs Gala, presented by American Express.

“It is a great privilege to recognize Chef Kwame as our 2026 Chef Honoree. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, acclaimed restaurateur, and best-selling author, Chef Kwame’s career is a testament to culinary excellence, bold innovations, and an unforgettable influence that extends far beyond the kitchen,” said Heather Thompson, Table to Table’s Executive Director.

The move to a larger venue reflects growing interest in a fundraiser that has distinguished itself from the traditional banquet format. Participating chefs will personally prepare and present signature multi-course dinners tableside. Each table will receive its own culinary experience, complemented by wine pairings, curated beverages, and direct interaction with the chefs.

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