A Chef’s Extravaganza

A Chef’s Extravaganza is a unique night of fine wine and food. This dinner event offers a multi-course menu, a selection of fine wines and live entertainment. Created in 2004, the event is a fundraiser for Helping Hands, Inc., in support of our programs for youth and families in Aiken and surrounding counties.
International Food & Wine Gala
November 10, 2022
Please join Helping Hands, Inc. for its 19th annual A Chef’s Extravaganza on November 10, 2022.
The evening features cuisine from around the world – a fun, multi-course dinner prepared by local chefs paired with a selection of fine wines, and entertainment.
Chefs & Menu
Chef & menu information will come soon!
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction will include a variety of goods and services donated by individuals and businesses from our community. Items will be displayed on-site. The event will use an online bidding platform. All proceeds will benefit Helping Hands.
Attire
Cocktail
Due to Covid-19, this event format is subject to change. All changes will be communicated with registrants using the email address provided at registration.
Sponsor this Event
The 19th Annual Event Committee requests your sponsorship or donation to our great event. Your sponsorship pledge will help reduce costs associated with creating a successful event. A donation of goods and/or services will help generate additional revenue for the event’s silent auction. Your contribution will be tax-deductible, as allowable by the federal government.
Sponsorship Levels
Chef Extravaganza Premiere Sponsor
Level Amount $3,000
- Table for advertising in premiere location
- Live greeting by corporate representative
- Name & logo on advertisements
- Name & logo on event audio visual display
- Full page event program feature
- 2 reserved tables (16 paid tickets)
$3,000.00
Chef Extravaganza Diamond Sponsor
Level Amount $2,000
- Name & Logo on advertisements
- Name & logo on event audio visual display
- Full page event program feature
- One (1) reserved table (8 paid tickets)
$2,000.00
Chef Extravaganza Ruby Sponsor
Level Amount $1,000
- Guarantees recognition of the item
or monetary donation and its/their value - Name & logo on event audio visual display
- Name listed in event program
- Two (2) paid dinner tickets
$1,000.00
Chef Extravaganza Patron Sponsor
Level Range Amount $250-$500
- Guarantees recognition of the item or
monetary donation and its value - Name & logo on event audio visual display
- Name listed in event program
- One (1) paid dinner ticket
18th Annual • November 6, 2021 Playback & Photos
17th Annual • November 6, 2020 Playback & Photos
Last year’s event was a different dining experience, our first ever virtual event! Guests had the opportunity to enjoy a guided online four-course meal with wine all in the comfort of their own home. They joined our first ever livestream while they sip and dined on food prepared by Chefs Brandon Velie, Dwayne Ligons, and Jeffrey Hairston. Enjoy this replay of our livestream!