Our auction reflects our values: a commitment to local farms, local food, and local businesses. You'll find a wonderful selection of auction items highlighting the incredible diversity of Georgia's food landscape with an emphasis on experiences from people and businesses that also share our vision of a more inter-connected food system.
Online bidding for the silent auction is open to everyone - even if you cannot attend the event!
Here are the live auction packages for 2019:
Chef Philip Meeker is classically trained in French cuisine. While living in France, he worked in a boulangerie, a patisserie, and the two-star Michelin restaurant Alain Senderens. He has worked at various restaurants In Atlanta, including serving as the opening chef for Kimball House, which was named Southern Living’s Best New Restaurant in the South during his tenure. Recently he has spent time in Northern Tuscany, perfecting the art of traditional Italian cuisine.
GRANT PARK FARMERS MARKET TOUR, COOKING LESSON & BRUNCH
Chef Philip Meeker has close relationships with many farmers and local specialty food purveyors. This experience will give a private tour for 6 people of the Grant Park Farmers Market, shopping for lunch ingredients with your guests. He will then follow you home to do an onsite cooking lesson, followed by an intimate brunch or lunch at home. This experience is a special hands-on experience with one of Atlanta's most beloved Chefs.
POLENTA PARTY FOR UP TO 10 with wine
with Chef Pat Pascarella at White Bull in Decatur
The Polenta Party is a community and family-driven dining experience. The “off the table” style, eating surrounded by friends and loved ones, engulfs in you traditions started long ago in Italy. Perfect for groups up to 10, this dinner will take you on a food tour of Georgia where you will taste from all corners of the state.
The White Bull is farm-forward restaurant by Chef Pat Pascarella. The White Bull seeks to encourage a natural relationship with food, from the way it’s grown to the way it’s served. Sustainably-driven and community-focused, the daily menu showcases Georgia’s freshest ingredients at the height of their growing season. The White Bull has been named “Best New Restaurant” by Creative Loafing, “Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant” by Atlanta Magazine, and among “Atlanta’s Best New Restaurants of 2018” by Thrillist.
Romantic Night at the beloved Airbnb Treehouse
with Chef Julia Kesler’s picnic basket including wine and treats
Treat your love to a romantic staycation at the #1 most wished-for listing on Airbnb worldwide, the Treehouse. Built nearly 20 years ago by local artist Peter Bahouth, the Treehouse consists of three beautifully furnished rooms set among the trees connected by rope-bridges. Often described as being the most relaxing, romantic, dreamy, and unique place you’ll ever stay at, this secluded property is an urban retreat like no other.
To top it all off, Chef Julia Kesler of Stop.Think.Chew will prepare a gourmet picnic dinner for you and your guest, based on your dietary needs, with a pairing of wine and dessert. What could be better than dinner in the trees with your love and waking up to birds singing around you?
Winner to choose from available dates March - November 2020. Recommend booking well in advance.
Chef Ouzts has trained at some of the best restaurants in the world, including French Laundry, The Fatted Calf, and Restaurant Eugene. Chef Ouzts’ deep commitment to the highest quality local food means that your meal will be filled with seasonal delights from our local farms, and of course, the best meat in town.
IN-HOME 5-COURSE DINNER WITH WHISKEY PAIRINGS
with Chef Kevin Ouzts and American Spirit Whiskey, for 6 people
There is nothing quite like having an incredible chef cook you dinner in your own home, but Chef Kevin Ouzts will take it a step further: an intimate five-course dinner for you and five guests! Through his boutique charcuterie store, the Spotted Trotter, Ouzts is setting the standard for new American Charcuterie. While you await your prepared meal, enjoy a tailored whiskey tasting from Atlanta's own American Spirit Works.
Dates subject to Chefs availability.
TACOS & TEQUILA PARTY with Chef Duane Kulers
of Supremo, for up to 15 people
Enjoy your own private taco party with the chef of the highly anticipated, newly opened Supremo, already hailed as Atlanta's best taco joint! Chef Duane Kulers, formerly of the Octopus Bar, will provide a taco party at your home for up to 15 people, featuring tacos, beer, and a specialty tequila cocktails!
Redeemable after January 1st, Sunday or Monday evenings, with date subject to Chef's availability.
Duane has long been a supporter of local food and farmers, and he really, really knows how to throw a party, so this is perfect for a special occasion or just an excuse to get your crew together for a casual night of tacos and tecate.
CLERMONT HOTEL WEEKEND
With Dinner at Tiny Lou’s and Shopping at Ponce City Market
Why travel, when you could enjoy your home city like you've never seen it? Discover the historic Hotel Clermont in Atlanta's hottest neighborhood, Poncey-Highland, with renovated rooms, a rooftop bar with skyline views, and where service never goes out of style. Enjoy dinner at Tiny Lou's, a swinging French-American brasserie with the menu designed by Chef Jeb Aldrich.
Included in this decadent and stylish staycation is an assortment of gift cards to the shops and restaurants at Ponce City Market, a short walk from the hotel. Experiences include a tarot reading at Modern Mystic, lunch at Farm to Ladle, dessert at Batter Cookie Dough Counter, and a gift card to Coco + Mischa.
