Chef Tasting

press release: It will be a culinary delight when Porchlight and area chefs team up for Porchlight’s Annual Chef Tasting event at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, February19, at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. As the primary fundraiser for Porchlight Products, this event will help fund Porchlight’s mission to fight homelessness in Dane County by providing shelter, support, services and employment.  Tickets are $50.

Through its job training program, Porchlight Products creates a positive working environment, skill building, and a sense of fulfillment for individuals with disabilities who were formerly homeless. The program provides skills and confidence to rise above their current situation. Porchlight Products use sustainable, locally-grown produce to make its products which can be found at local grocery stores and venues throughout Madison and Dane County.

“Attendees will get to sample an array of delicious specialty plates from several of Madison’s finest restaurants, so they should show up with an appetite!” said Karla Thennes, executive director, Porchlight.

Greg Frank, vice president, community relations at Food Fight, will emcee the Chef Tasting event. This year’s participating restaurants include: Blue Plate Catering, The Statehouse, Liliana’s, Steenbock’s on Orchard and more from the Madison community. The auction will feature custom dinner packages and one-of-a-kind experiences from local chefs and restaurants.