Harvesters’ Forks and Corks fundraiser is planned from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, Mo.
The event was created in 1997 to support Harvesters’ hunger relief effort and is known as one of the top food and wine events in Kansas City.
Everything is donated, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the needy, according to a spokesman. Each year, the event generates enough funds to provide one million meals.
“Forks and Corks is a wonderful event showcasing some of the city’s finest culinary talent all in support of our mission of feeding hungry families, children and seniors in our community,” said Valerie Nicholson-Watson, president and CEO of Harvesters. “We are grateful to our partners in the restaurant and beverage industries who lend their time and talents to make this event possible.”
Chef Megan Garrelts is the honorary chef for Forks and Corks 2017. Megan and her husband Chef Colby, are the chef-owners of rye, Leawood, Kan., and Bluestem, a 2015 James Beard Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant, in Kansas City, Mo. Megan is a James Beard Semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef and her recipes have been featured in numerous national publications including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Wall Street Journal and Saveur.
“It is an amazing honor to be selected to represent the restaurant community here in Kansas City,” Chef Megan said. “Food is my passion, it’s what I do daily and I can’t think of a better event or more deserving event to be a part of.
“This event cannot be done without the community’s support and we are so fortunate to have as many hands as we do involved in the event this year. It really makes a difference in our community and the people that we share food with,” she added.
Tickets for Forks and Corks are $100 each and are available online until Monday, April 24, at http://forkscorkskc.com/ or by phone at 816-929-3010. Tickets will be sold at the door for $120.