An assortment of desserts awaited guests.
Bourbon Pecan Tarts
Tables adorned in the turquoise and yellow colors of the East Cooper Meals On Wheels sat ready for a fun-filled evening.
A table of silent auction items with wines, paintings, and a decorative cork wreath
The cooking school at Southern Season served up "Southern Delights" including pickled shrimp with microgreens, and deviled egg; Pimento cheese biscuits with Johnson Country ham; and an assortment of cheeses and charcuterie.
Nibbles of bread and crackers
A ice sculpture welcomed guests to the gala, commemorating the 30th anniversary of East Cooper Meals On Wheels.
A table of silent auction items catered to men with sports trips, outings, and packages among the items up for grabs.
Thad and Meredith Schuler with Ed Rose
Emmy Larsen and Cathy Schach
Bacco's "Vitello, Vitello, Vitello" was a big hit.
Old Village Post House had samplings of English pea panna cotta, seafood ceviche, and herb microgreen salad.
GRAZE served bites of sous vide prime rib confit, fingerling potatoes, Cipollino onions, sunflower sprouts and horseradish creme fraiche.
Sarah and Frank Boensch
Melissa Roberts, Lynne Roberts, and Gary and Diane Dorio
Esther and Jack Vax
Benee Wallace, Allison Tysinger, and Lawana and Jami Marchant
Bill Stanfield and Evelyn Oliveira
Bob Roth and Alecia Mueller
Julie Chalupsky and Erin Stephenson
Diana and Mark Terrero
The Obstinate Daughter plated up seared scallops over fregola and nduja stew.
Kyle and Alaina Siefring
Kelly Rose and Dana Northrup
The band covered both old and new classics for all to enjoy throughout the silent auction.
Karen New and Mandy Leonard
Pennie and Gordan Bingham
Jeff Herndon and Liz Steiner
Many tables stayed empty throughout the silent auction while guests milled throughout the hall, monitoring their bets and greeting one another.
Town of Mount Pleasant councilman Mark Smith and his wife Elayne
Phil and Karry Chuy with TJ and Holly Van Thullenar
Bob Royall, Georgia Darby, Greg Royall, and John Darby
Rick and Peggy Bradley
Liz Ryan and Karry Chuy
Sandra and Warren Tawes with Ed and Lisa Cottingham
Cathy and Ed Hunnicutt
The host for the evening Terry Haas, Mount Pleasant Mayor Linda Page, and East Cooper Meals On Wheels communications and events manager Bridget Johnson
Terry Haas and Mayor Linda Page
Brian Larpin, Francie Whiteside, Charles Muldrow, and Stuart Whiteside
John Maize Jr., Jan Maize, and Siobahn Maize
Buckshots offered up collard greens stuffed with sausage and rice, topped with tomato sauce and feta cheese.
Guests got a closer look at some of the live auction packages which included private cooking classes, golf outings, and dream retreats to Montana, Vermont, the Bahamas and more.
One of the most popular auction items was an 8-day summer vacation in Montana.
All of the chefs were recognized for their hard work and delicious treats served throughout the night.
Guests participated in the exciting game, “Heads or Tails.”
Cheryl Daniels, with her husband Bill Daniels, was the triumphant winner of "Heads or Tails."
President of East Cooper Meals on Wheels, George Roberts
Many Leonard's "Meal Ticket" was drawn to select any live auction package of her choice prior to open bidding. She chose the coveted Montana retreat.
Auctioneer Mayor Linda Page led the live auction.
Guests looked on as bids were placed throughout the live auction portion of the evening.
