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  • On Thursday, September 30, Open Hand will host its 18th annual culinary-focused fundraising event – Party in the Kitchen. Join us at American Spirit Works in your casually elegant white attire and enjoy an evening of music, cocktails and exquisite cuisine prepared by some of the city’s most talented chefs and mixologists, including Kevin Rathbun, Gerry Klaskala, Chris Hall, Peter Kaiser and more. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on exciting silent auction items that include travel and entertainment packages.

    Main Event - Thursday, September 30, 2021

    7:00 PM - Main Event Tickets are $250 each and include access to all of the chefs and mixologists

    Patron Reception - Thursday, September 30, 2021
    The Stave Room at American Spirit Works
    5:30 PM

    Patron packages are $1,500 and include two tickets to the main event, access to all chefs and mixologists, and early access to the VIP Patron Reception.

    Dress: Casually elegant white attire

    Event Co-Chairs:
    Helen S. Carlos
    Carmen Titelman
    Chef Gerry Klaskala
    Chef Kevin Rathbun

    We are so excited about Party in the Kitchen! For everyone’s health and protection, our updated COVID protocol is as follows:
    • Proof of vaccination is required to enter the event venue on September 30. To verify COVID-19 vaccination, guests are requested to provide proof of vaccination (photo or digital version of an official CDC-issued vaccination card) at registration.
    • Respectfully, unvaccinated guests will be asked not to attend the event this year. We look forward to celebrating with you at Party in the Kitchen 2022.
    • Guests are required to wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking. Masks will be available at the event for anyone who needs one.
    • Temperature checks will be taken at registration upon entry into the venue.
    • On-site safety measures include placing automatic hand sanitizing stations throughout the venue; and requiring Open Hand staff, restaurant and venue employees and all volunteers to wear a mask.
    • No tickets will be sold after 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 29. We encourage guests to purchase in advance.

    Additional sponsorship levels are available. Please contact Stacy Weenick at sweenick@openhandatlanta.org for more information.
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  • $250 fee

    Individual Main Event Ticket

    1 Party in the Kitchen ticket, 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
    $750 fee

    Individual Patron Level Ticket

    1 Party in the Kitchen ticket with VIP Patron Reception Access, 5:30 PM 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
    $1,500 fee

    Patron Package

    2 Party in the Kitchen tickets with VIP Patron Reception Access, 5:30 PM 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
    $2,500 fee

    Potager Sponsorship

    4 Party in the Kitchen tickets with VIP Patron Reception Access, 5:30 PM 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
    $5,000 fee

    Patissier Sponsorship

    6 Party in the Kitchen tickets with VIP Patron Reception Access, 5:30 PM 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
    $10,000 fee

    Saucier Sponsorship

    8 Party in the Kitchen tickets with VIP Patron Reception Access, 5:30 PM 9/30/2021

    NOT AVAILABLE
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In Support of Open Hand Atlanta
Open Hand Atlanta delivers love, dignity and nutrition to neighbors in need in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. For 35 years, we have provided delicious, nourishing meals and nutrition education to thousands of people who are home-bound or too sick to cook for themselves. We’re honored to serve seniors, children and families, and our neighbors who are at risk for or have a disability or medical illness.