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South Seattle College released an all-star line-up of participating chefs for the annual fundraising event, “Gifts From the Earth,” today. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at 5PM in the heart of campus at the Brockey Center. The proceeds from the event benefit South Seattle College’s Foundation that supports student scholarships and services.
In addition to a silent and live auction, guests will enjoy a multi-course meal that is prepared by 15 of Seattle’s finest chefs – including Chef Caprial Pence and Chef Matt Brandsey - along with the help of South Seattle College’s Culinary students. Each chef will prepare a meal for two of the 30 tables (with 10 guests per table) at the event.

Here is this year’s line-up of accomplished chefs, including four graduates of South’s Culinary Program:
 Chef Alvin Binuya, Ponti Seafood Grill – South Seattle College Culinary Alum
 Chef Matt Brandsey, El Gaucho
 Chef Paul Duncan, Ray’s
 Chef Eric Floyd, Washington Athletic Club
 Chef Anthony Hubbard, Chow Foods/Endolyne Joe’s Catering
 Chef Jacky Lo, Wild Ginger
 Chef Sarah Lorenzen, Andaluca
 Chef Jeff Maxfield, Sky City at the Needle – South Seattle College Culinary Alum
 Chef Brandon Near, Snoqualmie Casino
 Chef Caprial Pence, Bookstore Bar and Cafe
 Chef Grover Ramsey, Compass Group/Microsoft
 Chef Ivo Sandera, Westin Bellevue
 Chef Jay Sardeson, Sheraton Seattle – South Seattle College Culinary Alum
 Chef Robert Scribner, South Seattle College
 Chef Mark Washington, Kingfish Café - South Seattle College Culinary Alum

This event is made possible by the generous support of the following: Food Services of America (Title Sponsor), The Boeing Company, The Gene Colin and Susan Janus Charitable Fund, Interbay Foods, McGranahan Architects, Pedersen Rentals, Rebar and Associates PLLC, GM Nameplate, QBSI – a Zerox Company, Talking Rain, Union Bank, Vigor Industrial, and WSECU.