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
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
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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!
