Taking place during the Catalyst Kitchens Annual National Summit, this fundraising event, supporting both Community Kitchen Pittsburgh and Catalyst Kitchens, combined a Catalyst Kitchens Pop-Up Gala, a CKPgh Guest Chef Night, and an official Jacques Pépin Foundation 90/90 Celebration.

This was an unforgettable evening where food brings us together, community lifts us up, and culinary excellence takes center stage.

Featuring six extraordinary chefs from Pittsburgh and beyond, this special event showcased locally-sourced ingredients, regional producers, and the power of food to connect, transform, and inspire.

All proceeds benefit Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and obtain quality employment in the culinary industry through training and job placement support. The event also supported Catalyst Kitchens, a national network of transformative culinary training programs that we're proud to be a member of.

We were honored to be joined by the Jacques Pépin Foundation in celebrating the legendary Chef Jacques’s 90th birthday, as part of the Official Nationwide 90/90 Dinner Series.

This was more than a gala — it was a tribute to the chefs who inspire us, the communities that support us, and the belief that FOOD IS COMMUNITY.

FEATURED CHEFS:
Catalyst Kitchens Chef Teams
Bruce Harris and Dan Czerpak from Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, Host Member
Adam Livow of Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and Shanita McAfee-Bryant of the Prospect KC

Meegan Roberts and team from Villa Dolce Gelato, Phoenix
Jess Bauer and team from Altius, Pittsburgh
Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski and team from Apteka, Pittsburgh (August 2024 Guest Chef and multi-time James Beard Award Semifinalist)
Dave Racicot and team from The Commoner, Pittsburgh

VIP HOUR CHEF: Tim Fetter and team from Eat’n Park Hospitality Group & Parkhurst Dining