FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – ARC Broward, a not-for-profit human services organization dedicated to providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, hosts its third annual superb fundraising event—Delish 2014, presented by The Wasie Foundation. The event will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Nationally renowned celebrity chef, Michelle Bernstein, returns as honorary chair of this year’s event which celebrates the success of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute.
This is the second year that Chef Bernstein will be judging the event’s cooking stations which showcase the culinary creations of ARC Broward’s graduates. This year’s Delish theme, “Fire & Ice,” will feature a faceoff between two of nature’s strongest elements and allow battling chefs to experiment with different techniques to make the perfect hot and cold culinary experiences. All proceeds from the event will support critically-needed services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and those with various other life challenges.
“It is an honor to be part of such a fabulous event for an incredible cause. I truly believe in the ARC Broward Culinary Institute’s mission of using food as a tool to transform lives, and the food that the students are creating is top-notch,” said Chef Michelle Bernstein.
During the evening, special guest Celebrity Chef Michele Ragussis from television shows such as Food Network Star, Chopped and 24 Hour Restaurant Battle will be competing in a quick-fire-type challenge against Hilton Executive Chef Sean McDonald. Both chefs will have an ARC Broward Culinary Institute student chef assisting them with the challenge and Chef Michelle Bernstein will judge two groups and crown the winning team.
Guests will enjoy an evening of gourmet treats, refreshing cocktails, dancing, live entertainment, a silent auction, amazing Fort Lauderdale Beach views and much more. Attendees will also have the chance to judge competing food stations comprised of culinary delicacies created by ARC Broward Culinary Institute student chefs paired with chefs of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Jen Klaassens, vice president of programs for The Wasie Foundation, and Heather Geronemus, public relations specialist for Ultimate Software are the event co-chairs.
In addition to judging the culinary stations and selecting an official winning chef team, Chef Bernstein will also present the “Michy’s Best Award” to ARC Broward graduate, Ashley Guzman.
The ARC Broward Culinary Institute offers a food service training certificate program for individuals with developmental disabilities and those with other life challenges. The ARC Broward Culinary Institute also includes a nonprofit catering service for students to obtain real world on-the-job training. Revenues generated from the catering services directly support job training, placement and student scholarships.
Delish sponsors include: The Wasie Foundation, Stolichnaya Vodka, AutoNation, Roetzel and Andres, Tim Singer and Associates, OK Generators, Ultimate Software, Allied Kitchen and Bath, Lifestyle Publications, Marsh & McLennan Agency | Seitlin, PNC Bank, Broward Health, Bank of America, Vedgee, Doumar Allsworth Laystrom Voigt Wachs Adair & Bosack, LLP, Ken & Bernadette Gregson, UBS, Smart LED Concepts, Nova Southeastern University, Gary Arenson, City Furniture, Community Bank of Broward, Cymbal Development, Downtown Photo, Events by Vento Designs, Exults Internet Marketing, Green Mountain Coffee, Greenspoon Marder, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Iberia Bank, Keiser University, MBAF, Steve and Diana Pattison, Phoenix Package Logistics, Tire Choice & Total Car Care, Polaroid Fotobar, Publix Super Markets, Inc., the Rosenbloom Family and Udder Sweets.
Tickets to attend Delish are $125.00 per person. Other sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $1,000. For more information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, please contact Jessica Kersey at jkersey@arcbroward.com, (954) 746-9400 or visit www.arcbroward.com. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is located at 505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
