Second Annual Tennessee Tasting 2024 Created Local Impact
Giving Kitchen’s 2024 Tennessee Tasting — A Triumph in Support of Local Food Service Workers
Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting 2024 event, celebrated its momentous third year of supporting food service workers in the remarkable state of Tennessee.
Held on Sunday, April 28th, the event assembled an impressive roster of Nashville's culinary talents, chefs, and tastemakers, and live music from Miller Holler Band — uniting for a cause that resonates deeply within the food and beverage community.
Your Involvement and Impact
Hosted at One Fourteen — This special gathering saw the participation of 169 attendees, showing their unwavering support for Giving Kitchen's mission by raising critical funds for food service workers. The mission at the heart of GK—to help food service workers in crisis—has seen the organization provide stabilizing assistance to nearly 18,000 individuals across the country. This includes an astounding $12 million in direct financial assistance.
By attending events like Tennessee Tasting you are supporting local food service workers like Brittany and John.
One Night Raises Critical Funds.
The event successfully raised a total of $24,685, demonstrating the power of collective generosity and underscoring the importance of GK's mission within the food service community of Tennessee.
Giving Kitchen's Tennessee Tasting 2024 impact is the equivalent of 164 gas bills, 493 water bills, 246 power bills, or 25 months of housing — By attending event's like Tennesee Tasting, your support highlights that food service workers deserve dignity, opportunity & stability in Tennessee.
Our Generous Sponsorship and Partnerships:
A vital element of Tennessee Tasting 2024's success was the contribution of its sponsors and food & beverage partners that not only heightened the event's flavors, but support our local industry members.
Our heartfelt thanks go to:
Sponsors: Taziki’s, Strategic Hospitality, Society Insurance, and Maker’s Mark.
Food & Beverage Partners: Aloha Fish Co., Boqueria Fifth & Broadway, The Butter Milk Ranch, Cerveza Jack's, Chago’s Belmont Cantina, Frothy Monkey, Live! Entertainment, Maíz de la Vida, Ole Red, Otaku Ramen, Prince’s Hot Chicken, Puttshack, Sonny's Patio Pub & Refuge, and noteworthy contributions from Tiffani Ortiz & Andy Doubrava (The Catbird Seat, Summer 2024), Trevor Moran (Locust), and Josh Habiger (Bastion).
““We’re all about supporting folks who support our industry. Giving Kitchen has made a real difference in our community, so we’re excited to be involved in an event that supports their important work.”
A Show of Solidarity
The Tennessee Tasting 2024 not only highlighted the culinary talents within the Nashville community but also shone a light on the strength and solidarity of those willing to stand by food service workers during their time of crisis. Through heartwarming collaboration and generous donations, the event underscored the significant impact of community support in providing a safety net for those who serve us tirelessly.
In celebration and gratitude, GK looks forward to continuing its mission and further fostering a community of support and assistance within the food service industry, inspired by the success and warmth of the Tennessee Tasting 2024.