EVENT DETAILS
Help Us Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary! Presented by Eastern Radiologists, Inc.
Join us for our annual gathering of the area's finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes. You will enjoy the chance to taste from the chef's creations. You will also have the opportunity to bid on some amazing one-of-a kind art pieces created jointly by professional, local artists and local children/adults that have been affected by prematurity and birth defects. We will have general Silent Auction items ($100-$500) and Super Silent Auction items ($500 and up). Then take your seats and join us for the Live Auction and Fund-the-Mission for your chance to bid on unique packages donated by our chefs. So get ready to raise your paddle and give generously to give every baby a fighting chance and a bright future. We imagine a world in which every baby has the opportunity to thrive, live the life they choose, and grow up to change the world. Did you know that through your generosity the March of Dimes has given over $380,000 in grants right here in Pitt County?
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Every year more than 15 million babies are born prematurely; a million will die before their first birthday as a result. With your gift, together we can help give every baby a fighting chance. Did you know that through your generosity the March of Dimes has given over $380,000 in grants right here in Pitt County?
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Thank you to Eastern Radiologists, Inc. for helping to give every baby the brightest tomorrow by serving as our Signature Sponsor for 2017 and 2018!
We would also like to thank the leadership of our Event Chairs, Jordan Aldridge-Robertson and Gray Workman-Williams; our Ambassador Family, Chad, Carter, Reagan and Baylor Stocks; our Art Project Chair Jillana Lamm; our VIP Social Chair Mollie Thaxton; and our event volunteers Sue Aldridge, Jennifer Haddock, Kelly Jones, Mandi Jones, Mary Craig Palmatary, Dr. Adrienne Singleton, and past chair Heather Stepp. We are honored to present the 25th annual Signature Chefs Auction. Through months of support these volunteers have taken the event to new heights helping us to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generous team who has made this evening possible.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. They participate in an exclusive dining event while supporting a critical cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Signature Chefs events, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. Please contact Vickie Goodwin at 919-424-2164 or at [email protected].
Chef Kenric Hunt
Brook Valley Country Club
Live Auction Package for party of four:
A foursome of golf at the beautifully rejuvenated Brook Valley Country Club which has a reputation of being one of the best golf courses in Eastern North Carolina.
Enjoy dinner for four prepared by Chef Kenric and his talented crew on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday night, that will be paired with the perfect house wine.
Chef Luke Owens
Chef & The Farmer
Live Auction Package for party of six:
Treat yourself to one of eastern North Carolina's hot spots! You will enjoy a three course dinner paired with the perfect wine for you and five or your friends.
To top that off, each couple will receive a signed copy of Vivian Howard's cookbook, "Deep Run Roots", one of her signature sauces and a signature spice.
All six members of your party will receive a t-shirt from the Chef & The Farmer gift shop!
Chef Jacob Wilson
DAP House
Live Auction Package for party of eight:
Make reservations for you and seven of your friends for Tuesday through Saturday and head uptown for a special night.
Chef Jacob will treat you and seven of your friends to a delicious dinner that is paired with wine.
Chefs Massimo Mannino & Salvatore Passalacqua
Nino's Cucina Italiana
Live Auction Package for party of six:
Squisita Pranzare Con Gli Amici (Exquisite Dining with Friends)
Enjoy a special evening with chefs Massimo & Salvatore as they prepare a delizioso pasta italiano for you and five friends.
You will enjoy a four-course Italian Feast at their Greenville Nino's location, paired with the perfect vino. Cin! Cin!
Chef Ed Romm
The Rickhouse
Live Auction Package for a party of six:
Start your evening with a bourbon and appetizer tasting, then relax and enjoy a four course meal for six, paired with specially selected wines. Enjoy!
Chef David Ethridge
Rock Springs Center
Live Auction Package for a party of eight:
Oyster roast season and cooler weather are right around the corner! Invite over some friends for an evening that starts with an oyster roast cocktail hour accompanied by all the fixings.
Afterward, you and your guests will enjoy a three-course dinner thoughtfully prepared by our executive chef, and paired with beer and wine.
Option to host the dinner party at your home or Rock Springs Center, based on availability.
Chef Sam Jones
Sam Jones BBQ
Live Auction Packages for parties of 25:
Package 1
Personal Pig Pickin' BBQ Party for 25
Be THE party to attend with a personal Pig Pickin' with Mr. Sam Jones, (who has been featured on TV, at events, for Heinz BBQ, and is a Yeti Ambassador), with 25 of your friends! This includes a full meal of freshly smoked meats, sides, with desserts & beverages (alcohol excluded). All guests will receive a complimentary bottle of Sam's Signature Heinz BBQ sauce.
Package 2
BIG BBQ Tailgate Party
for 25
Enjoy a Big BBQ Tailgate Party for 25 of your friends! This includes a full meal of freshly smoked meats, sides, with desserts & beverages (alcohol excluded).
All guests will receive a complimentary bottle of Sam's Signature Heinz BBQ sauce.
AND to top it off, Sam will rent the tent for your party AND there will be Yetis'!
Chefs Allison Thomas & Justin Wilkes
Scarborough Fare Catering
Live Auction Package:
It is that time of year to start thinking about the holidays. Jump start your holiday season with a luxury basket prepared by Chefs Allison and Justin with hand selected wine & bubbly, hand-made holiday confections, roasted coffee, oils & vinegars. a cheese board with specialty cheeses, and hand roasted nuts.
Chef Tobias Boutilier
Starlight Cafe & Farm
Live Auction Package for party of four:
Enjoy a six course farm-to-table dinner paired with the perfect wine, for four. Chef Tobias Boutilier celebrates simplicity, freshness, and his own heritage as many of the menu items you will taste are prepared from local farms, including his family farm.
Chef Matthew Scully
The Scullery
Live Auction Package for party of 10:
Enjoy a one hour private cooking class for 10 with Chef Matthew Scully followed by an elegant dinner featuring some of the recipes you learned, with dessert, and paired wine or beer. During your meal, Chef Scully will entertain you with his beautiful voice.
A Night in New Bern
Enjoy dinner at Persimmons with a $150 gift certificate, a one night hotel stay, and lunch at MJ's Raw Bar & Grill with a $50 gift card.
Bailey's Jewelry
Who doesn't want a Bailey's box? Julie Vos Necklace and earings, 24K Gold Plate with citrine accents and a pearl, with a bangle bracelet.
Knee Deep Kayak Adventure and Coastal Fog
A Knee Deep Kayak adventure with a picnic basket from Coastal Fog
Panthers Game and Hotel Stay
Two Panthers tickets and a free hotel room to make it a weekend getaway! 50 Yard line, Club section! North Carolina Panthers vs Vikings, December 10.
Heads or Tails Game - $30 per chance to stay in game - Prize donated by R.A. Jeffreys Distributing
Tailgate Package for 20 with all the fixins by Parker's BBQ
Teeth Whitening by Smiles by Shaw
Lilly Pulitzer Package
Photography session with Jaclyn Morgan
Trollingwood Beer Package
Rare Tequila Basket
Beauty Bar Medispa Basket
Baby Bump Package
Tripped Wire/Chic Happens Package
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