A Chef’s Extravaganza

A Chef's Extravaganza 2022, International Food & Wine Gala, Thursday, November 10, Woodside Country Club, $125 per person

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

Passed Hors d’ oeuvres 
Composed Oysters- Hibiscus Granita, Charleston Sea Beans 
Ahi Tuna- Shoyu BBQ, Apple, Wasabi Crème, Trout Roe 
Chicken Satay Profiteroles- Peach Chutney 

Chef Marvin Sterling
Neon Fig, Aiken, SC 

1st Course 
Circular Farms Lion’s Mane Mushroom “Crab Cake” with Minted English Pea Puree, Brown Butter, Frizzled Leeks, Roasted Beet and Preserved Meyer Lemon Crème Fraiche  
Chef Jason Tufts  
Village Café, Aiken, SC 

2nd Course 
Blue Ridge Rabbit & Dumplings 
Chef Brandon Velie 
Juniper, Ridge Spring, SC 

3rd Course 
Peri-Peri Bell & Evans Cornish Hen with Jollof Rice & Pickled Curry Cauliflower Salad 
Chef Dominic Simpson 
Salt & Marrow-Crowne Plaza, North Augusta, SC 

4th Course 
Roasted Beet Salad with Honey Glazed Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Frisee Lettuce, Tangy Tarragon Vinaigrette & Warm Spoon Bread 
Chef John Macdonald, Sodexo-AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA

5th Course 
Coq Au Vin 
Chef Megan Dusch 
Woodside Country Club, Aiken, SC 

6th Course 
Death By Chocolate 
Fair Trade Chocolate & Chili Truffle Cake, Mousse, Ganache, Candied Chili 

Chef Chris “Naj” Najmola , Fuse- Aiken, SC 

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. 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.

 

 

Location

Woodside Country Club

1000 Woodside Plantation Dr
Aiken, SC

Tickets

$125 per person

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

A Chef’s Extravaganza Premier Sponsorship

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

Out of stock

A Chef’s Extravaganza Diamond Sponsorship

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

A Chef’s Extravaganza Emerald Sponsorship

Level Amount $1,500

  • Name & Logo on advertisements
  • Name & logo on event audio visual display
  • Name listed in event program
  • Four (4) paid dinner tickets

$1,500.00

A Chef’s Extravaganza Ruby Sponsorship

Level Amount $1,000

  • Guarantees recognition of the item
    or monetary donation and its/their value
  • Name on event audio visual display
  • Name listed in event program
  • Two (2) paid dinner tickets

$1,000.00

Out of stock

A Chef’s Extravaganza Patron Sponsorship

Level Range Amount $250-$500

  • Guarantees recognition of the item or
    monetary donation and its value
  • Name on event audio-visual display
  • Name listed in event program
  • One (1) paid dinner ticket

A Chef’s Extravaganza Music/Band Sponsorship

Level Amount $500

  • Name listed in event program

$500.00

Out of stock

A Chef’s Extravaganza Wine Sponsorship

Level Amount $300

  • Name listed in event program

$300.00

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!

 United Way

Contact Us

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 503 Aiken, SC 29802
Phone: (803) 648-3456
Fax: (803) 641-4161