The National Kidney Foundation of CO, MT and WY presented the third Great Chefs of the West Young Professionals (YP) event of 2009 at Gourmet Fine Catering on October 25.
Called “Chef’s Table: Eat. Drink. Gather. Gourmet.,” this YP event focused on the chefs of Gourmet Fine Catering and their culinary creations. Hosted at Gourmet’s 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, Gourmet’s top chefs showcased their culinary skills live in their own environment. Guests had a behind-the-scenes look at a full-service, high-volume production kitchen and sampled an array of sizzling hors d’oeuvres. Entertainment was provided by the Jay-Koh Project and Ayo Awosika Trio.
Members of the Young Professionals Committee:
- Jim Guttau, chair
- Dana Berry
- Anne Donley
- Georgia Gallagher
- Jill Hodges
- Kasia Iwaniczko
- Jenny Salimi
- Jessica Hood
- Lea Tucker
The National Kidney Foundation of CO, MT and WY will host the 27th Annual Great Chefs of the West on February 16, which will feature Denver’s greatest culinary talents. YP events throughout 2009 will help generate buzz amongst young professionals (ages 21-39) for the Great Chefs event. For more information, visit www.kidneycimw.org/gcotw.
Photo credit to Nate Jenkins.
Gourmet Fine Catering hosted the event in their state-of-art kitchen.
YP committee members: Jessica Hood, Jenny Salimi, Dana Berry, Anne Donley, Jim Guttau, Kasia Iwaniczko
Ayo Awosika performs.
Jessica Hood, Adam Dyer, Desiree Jackson
Lisa Saremi and Mary Shay
St-Germain was a featured sponsor of the event.
The Foundation Regional Vice President, Judy Norman, thanks the patrons.
Jay-Koh Project performs
Ania Iwaniczko, committee member Georgia Gallagher, Tamika Pumphrey
Scott Burrow of Vodka14 entertains Melissa Coenen Little and Jill Hodges, a committee member.
Amanda Bleck, Jenny Salimi, Tom Hewitt
Recent Kidney Transplant Recipient Ron Washington with YP Committee Chairman Jim Guttau
High Society Denver 