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Table to Table’s Chefs Gala
The Chefs Gala, Table to Table’s most anticipated and vital event of the year, is an unforgettable evening of impeccable dining and altruism, benefitting our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
The Chefs Gala, Table to Table’s most anticipated and vital event of the year, highlights celebrated chefs who meticulously prepare their delicious selections, expertly paired with the finest wines. A sought-after event by foodies and philanthropists, the 2022 Chefs Gala sold out weeks before the event and at record numbers! It’s truly an unforgettable evening of impeccable dining and altruism, benefitting our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Plus, the live auction features extravagant travel, food, and wine experiences. Each year, Table to Table honors a prominent chef based on their culinary excellence as well as support of our mission. Join us in welcoming this year’s Chefs Gala honoree, Melba Wilson. Chef, restaurateur, author, and community activist, Melba Wilson is often referred to as the ‘Queen of Comfort Food.’ As one of the most successful African American women in the restaurant and catering businesses, Melba’s style, poise, and love of entertaining have made Melba’s Restaurant a New York landmark frequented by music, TV and movie stars, New York City’s elite, locals, and travelers from around the world. With countless accolades to her name, Melba finds time to play an active role in supporting causes that impact her community such as alleviating food insecurity.
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