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South Seattle College has announced an all-star line-up of participating chefs for the annual fundraising event, “Gifts from the Earth.”

The event will take place on January 23 at 5 P.M. and will be held in the heart of campus at the Brockey Center with all proceeds benefitting the South Seattle College Foundation.
Guests will enjoy a silent and a live auction and will be served a multi-course meal prepared by 19 of the Seattle’s finest chefs. Seven of the 19 chefs are South Seattle alums – a new record for the event – including 2014 Alumnus of the Year Executive Chef for SkyCity at the Needle, Jeff Mayfield.

Here is the full line-up of chefs for the event:
Chef Jolene Anderson – Sheraton Seattle, South Seattle College Alum
Chef John Armstrong IV – Sheraton Seattle
Chef Alvin Binuya – Ponti Seafood Grill, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Bruce Cougan – Harry’s Chicken Joint, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Daven Davendaran – Snoqualmie Casino 12 Moons
Chef Paul Duncan – Ray’s Boathouse
Chef Eric Floyd – Washington Athletic Club
Chef Jonathan Garcia – El Gaucho
Chef Chris Garr – Ivar’s Acres of Clams
Chef Robert Houot – South Seattle College, Chef Instructor
Chef Chris Johnston – Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes
Chef Rebecca Johnson – Snoqualmie Casino 12 Moons
Chef Brandon LaVielle – Lavish Roots Catering, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Sarah Lorenzen – Andaluca
Chef Jeff Maxfield – SkyCity at the Needle – South Seattle College Alum
Chef Alphonso Mills Jr. – Eurest Dining Services/Microsoft
Chef Ivo Sandrea – Westin Seattle
Chef Jay Sardeson – Sheraton Seattle, South Seattle College Alum
Chef Jeff Slemaker – Snoqualmie Casino 12 Moons
Chef Ian Thompson – Flat Iron Grill, South Seattle College Alum

A limited number of tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased here.
Gifts from the Earth is made possible by the generous support of the following: Food Services of America, Boeing, Northern Trust, McGranahan Architects, Vigor Industrial, WSECU, Southern Wine & Spirits, Rebar and Associates, Gene Colin Susan Janus Charitable Fund, and QBSI.