Indianapolis foodies count themselves lucky to have talented chefs, top-notch restaurants and the Ivy Tech culinary program in their midst to train the next generation of our culinary rock stars. And of course scholarships are key to support that pipeline of talent. Later this month, an Evening with Five Chefs will take place at The Alexander hotel, a scholarship fundraising event that lets you into the kitchen to see all the culinary action.
This student scholarship fundraiser, sponsored by the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the American Culinary Federation and Culinary Crossroads, will benefit culinary students of central Indiana.
Hosted by chef Eli Laidlaw, executive chef at The Alexander hotel, this chef-curated event showcasing the art, architecture and agriculture of central Indiana has been reimagined as an ever-evolving culinary experience.
This year chef Laidlaw will lead a team of local chefs as they create their dishes in the Market Table at The Alexander, where guests can get up close to the action, interact with the guest chefs and watch while they cook. This casual culinary event is designed to immerse attendees in kitchen experience and allow them to learn from each chef and gain a new appreciation for their craft.
In addition to Laidlaw, participating chefs include chefs Ed Sawyer, Erica Oakley and Erin Oechsle, as well as a surprise “mystery chef.”
Proceeds from the evening will go to the Greater Indianapolis ACF Scholarship Fund and the Greg Hardesty Fund.
Tickets for An Evening with Five Chefs are available here.
