Rocky Top Catering Announces the Seventh Annual Cooking for the Kids
This cooking competition benefiting Overflowing Hands and King’s Ridge will bring together eight of the Triangle’s premier chefs.
Raleigh, NC - January 29, 2025 - Rocky Top Catering announces the seventh annual Cooking for the Kids competition. Bringing together eight of the Triangle’s premier chefs, all proceeds will benefit Overflowing Hands and King’s Ridge. Overflowing Hands is a volunteer-led 501c3 organization serving the most vulnerable children in our neighborhoods, across the United States, and around the world. King’s Ridge is a 100-unit community for families and individuals moving out of homelessness. Cooking for the Kids takes place at Millbrook Manor, located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, N.C.
Each extraordinary evening of Cooking for the Kids brings together two talented chefs, six delectable courses, and food lovers. A cash bar featuring beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for guests. Competing chefs are required to prepare an appetizer, main course, and dessert each evening using secret ingredients. Guests and culinary judges will vote to decide which chef advances into the next round.
Photo Credit: Magdalena Stefanek Photography
Participating Chefs Include:
Alex Pasterkiewicz of University Club
Luis Zouain of Lagana
Bobby McFarland of Glasshouse Kitchen
Michael Blackwell of North Hills Club
James Miraglia of Devil’s Ridge Club
Harry Monds of Lula & Sadie’s
Tracy Usry of Donovan’s Dish
Ryan Grimm of Watersview Restaurant
Competition Schedule:
First Round
Monday, February 17, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Alex Pasterkiewicz of University Club | Luis Zouain of Lagana
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bobby McFarland of Glasshouse Kitchen | Michael Blackwell of North Hills Club
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
James Miraglia of Devil’s Ridge Club | Harry Monds of Lula & Sadie’s
Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tracy Usry of Donovan’s Dish | Ryan Grimm of Watersview Restaurant
Tickets for the first round are sold at $100.00.
Second Round:
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tickets for the second round are sold at $125.00.
Finale
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets for the finale are sold at $150.00.
Photo Credit: Magdalena Stefanek Photography
A silent auction will run throughout the competition, offering an array of exclusive packages for bidding. Chef packages will be up for auction on the night each chef competes in Round One. Additional packages will remain available for bidding throughout the event, with final winners announced at the grand finale.
Thanks to generous donations from sponsors, 100% of net proceeds benefit Overflowing Hands and King’s Ridge. This year’s sponsors include Rocky Top Catering, US Foods, Tito's Vodka, Trophy Brewing Co., DJ Rang, Curated Events, Once Gathered, Tabletop Media Group, Empire Distributing, Cintas, Pernod Riccard, and Magdalena Stefanek Photography. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available for those interested. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Chandler Ellis at chandler.ellis@overflowinghands.org.
More information can be found through Cooking for the Kids’ website.