Please join us for the 1st annual Cuisine for a Cause, a night of chef-created comfort food benefiting Fox Valley Hands of Hope.

April 28, 2024  •  4-7pm Company 251

Cuisine for a Cause is a new signature fundraising event for Fox Valley Hands of Hope, inspiring community members with our mission of bringing healing and hope to those who grieve. Proceeds from the event will go directly to helping us expand our free services to those in need in the Fox Valley area.

Early bird rate ends March 15th!

Tasting Stations

Cuisine for a Cause features food tasting stations from local restaurants which will create a dish, drink or dessert around the idea of comfort –elevating it into something beautiful, creative and delicious! The idea of comfort food connects directly to the mission of Fox Valley Hands of Hope - we provide comfort and care.

Tasting Stations will be provided by:

Event Highlights

  • Raffle, Silent Auction & Wine Pull

    You wil have an opportunity to support FVHH through our Raffle, Silent Auction or Wine Pull.

    Want to donate an item?
    ITEM DONATION INFO
    Contact Cindy at 630-232-2233 x 1221 cbravos@fvhh.net

  • Chef Rich Mancini

    Chef Rich Mancini has a big passion for food, cooking and giving back. He’s a nationally renowned chef with appearances on Hell’s Kitchen & Chef Wanted.

    Don’t miss Chef Rich’s cooking demo & bid on his bespoke in-home dinner for 4! 

  • Kathy Hunt (Kitchen Kat)

    Kathy Hunt is a syndicated food writer, appearing in the Chicago Sun-Times, Los Angeles Times, and more. Kathy is also a cookbook author, recipe taster, teacher, lecturer, and a fascinating culinary storyteller. 

    Check out Kathy’s live cooking demo!

  • New Vintage Strings

    New Vintage Strings is a contemporary string ensemble known for its distinctive blend of jazz, classic rock, pop & alternative instrumental covers with a classical touch.

  • Fretless Strings

    Fretless Strings makes their music vital and exciting by performing current pop, rock, and jazz music while continuing to play timeless classical music.

  • Company 251

    Company 251 is the venue hosting Cuisine for a Cause. It’s an early 20th century tractor manufacturing building, turned into a 21st century modern luxury event space.

The Mission of Fox Valley Hands of Hope is to provide compassionate guidance and support for the grieving, at no cost.

Fox Valley Hands of Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing expert support for children, families, and adults who are experiencing a loss due to death of a loved one. Serving the Fox Valley for over 40 years, our expanding reach serves Kane County and parts of all six adjacent counties.

Sponsors

Thank you 2024 Sponsors!

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