Want to attend a LIVE chef competition this Friday? Hereās how š
Charlotteās food scene is showing up in a big way for a great cause š
As you may have seen, @hopehaveninc is launching new event called Next Level Hope a fun, high-energy cooking competition bringing together some of Charlotteās most talented chefs to celebrate community, and really good food š½ļø
The chef lineup is stacked! From award-winning restaurants to local favorites, these chefs will create their own take on a āhomemade mealā while competing in front of a live audience and judges panel inspired by the hit show Next Level Chef.
Chefs include:
-@chefshaunking , Executive Chef of @uchirestaurants Charlotte -@chef_of_valor25 , Executive Chef of @communitymatterscafe -@chefvincegiancarlo , Culinary Director of B-Side Hospitality Group
-Nekenya St.Clair of @kenskitchennn
-Shea Williamson of @chefsheabutter -Kenneth Williams of @kennethwilliamscatering
This event supports Hope Havenās 50th year of helping individuals and families move beyond addiction, homelessness, and instability, making this more than just a food event, itās a night with real impact.
šFriday, May 15 at The Forum at Hope Haven learn more at @hopehaveninc
Who are you rooting for? š
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Say hello to Next Level Hopeās third chef team! Chef @chefvincegiancarlo and @kenskitchennn pair up on Friday, May 15 to bring skill and heart to The Forum, working to create their version of a homemade meal.
Chef Vince Giancarlo is a @jwucharlotte alum with 20+ years of experience, training under Michelin-starred chefs in L.A. and leading some of Charlotteās most beloved kitchens (like @supper.land , @haberdish , @angelinescharlotte , and @thejimmyclt ). Heās currently making his mark on B-Side Hospitality Group concepts (@vinylclt and @micarinoclt ) as Culinary Director. Vince is as passionate about the Queen City as he is about the food he creates and heās ready to compete: āIām excited to compete for a great cause, against great chefs, in the company of other great people!ā
Nekenya St. Clair is a home chef and content creator who has built a following around making cooking fun, approachable, and full of flavor. When sheās not developing viral-style recipes or bringing excitement to everyday meals, youāll find her in the gym. Sheās joining us because food has always been her way of inspiring and connecting people, and this night is the perfect place to do exactly that.
Each ticket supports our work to help individuals and families move beyond cycles of addiction, homelessness, and instability. Weād love to see you there.
Tickets are available now at the link in our bio!
Now weāre cooking!
Weāre thrilled to announce the full Next Level Hope lineup, including these incredibly talented chefs joining us from across Charlotte:
-@chefshaunking , Executive Chef of @uchirestaurants Charlotte
-@chef_of_valor25 , Executive Chef of @communitymatterscafe
-@chefvincegiancarlo , Culinary Director of B-Side Hospitality Group
-Nekenya St.Clair of @kenskitchennn
-Shea Williamson of @chefsheabutter
-Kenneth Williams of @kennethwilliamscatering
In addition to the stacked group of chefs, weāre welcoming @tom_haberstroh as host and the following panel of judges:
-@laurabdigital from @axioscharlotte
-Clayton Sealey of @cltdevelopment
-@rthurmond , Chief Marketing Officer for Charlotte Center City Partners
-@shindychen , writer for @eater and @cltfive
On Friday, May 15, Next Level Hope - our first annual culinary competition inspired by the hit tv show Next Level Chef - takes over The Forum at Hope Haven in support of our mission to help individuals and families move beyond cycles of addiction, homelessness, and instability. Our chefs will be paired up to create their own take on a āhomemade mealā that will be judged by our panel AND guests.
Tickets are available now at the link in our bio!
Try this high protein meal using @taste_republic gluten free pasta. Get yours today at @publix near you!
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Pan from @circulon
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