Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

Derby City Tea Rose
Foundation Inc.
The charitable arm of
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority Inc.
Pi Lambda Omega
Chapter will host its 28th
annual Derby City Men
Who Cook Gala.
Kentucky Center for
African American Heritage
1701 W. Muhammad Ali
Saturday, June 6
th
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Event Begins at 7:00pm
An Adult Only Affair
Featuring:
Tish Norman
As Mistress of Ceremonies
Live Entertainment
provided by
Honeychild Band
www.honeychildband.com
For additional information, please
Tickets: $40 in advance / $45 at the door
($15 tax deductible) - 501 (c)(3)
contact Darlease Hayden
(502.718.3186) or Candace Hobbs
(502.533.9715)
Dear Potential Cook:
Summer is right around the corner…which means it’s that time of year again! The Derby City Tea Rose
Foundation and Pi Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. have begun preparing for our
28th Annual Men Who Cook, taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 7:00 pm. This year we are returning to
the historic Kentucky Center for African American Heritage!
Put down the tools of your trade and pick up your apron and chef hat, joining over 40 Kentuckiana men who will
dish up their specialties for this great cause! We are currently recruiting cooks to prepare and serve dishes
(tasting portions only) to our “audience” of judges. We have five categories of food competition: Appetizers,
Entrées, Side Dishes, Desserts, Healthy Choice, and best decorated table/station. The crowd favorite of each will
be declared the winner, receiving a prize and official bragging rights…at least until next year! In addition to
participating in an evening of fun, you will also be assisting the Derby City Tea Rose Foundation, Inc. (the
charitable arm of Pi Lambda Omega chapter) in raising funds to continue ongoing service projects and
scholarship programs for the Louisville community. Derby City Men Who Cook is one of Louisville's most
established and unique dining experiences, with guests having the opportunity to sample your dish, support our
community, and network with each another while they enjoy entertainment.
The following list represents the requirements and parameters for our 2015 Cheftestants:
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Arrive 5:30pm on-site the day of the event, set up your station, and be ready to serve your tasty
offering to the attendees by 6:45 pm
We will provide you with a 6 foot table and signage; Cheftestants will need to provide their own coolers
and food storage equipment
Provide 350 tasting (soufflé size cup) portions of your gourmet creation
Chef-to-Chef tasting begins promptly at 6:15 pm
Free admission for one guest is included with your registration
For your convenience, we have included a Registration Form, which can be submitted via email or mail (details
on the form). We are actively recruiting chefs, so please feel free to share this information with anyone whom
you believe may have an interest in participating. If you need additional Registration Forms, have questions
regarding the event, or need additional information; please feel free to contact me at 502.314.7520 or Ms. April
Simpson at 502.609.3494.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to featuring your culinary offerings at this year’s Men Who Cook!
Sincerely
Sonia L. Suggs
Derby City Men Who Cook
Cook Committee
28th Annual Derby City Men Who Cook
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
5:30pm – Arrival for Setup (can arrive as early 5:00)
Name _________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
Phone Number__________________________________________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________
Please check category you will be competing in:
Appetizer
Entrée
Side Dish
Dessert
Healthy Choice
Dish Name_______________________________________________________________________
Will you need any special accommodations for your table?
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Please remember to prepare 350 tasting portions (a soufflé cup size) and you will need to provide your
own ice, coolers, and food storage equipment. There will be prizes awarded in each of the categories, as
well as an additional prize for best decorated table. If you choose to participate in Chef-to-Chef tasting,
please be prepared for service at 6:15 pm and have your guest attendee facilitate collection of tastings
from fellow chefs. Thank you for your support of Men Who Cook and Good Luck!
Email completed form to: [email protected] and [email protected] or mail it to
Post Office Box 991123; Louisville, KY 40269