Guests were treated to four course meals prepared by local chefs in this elegant setting
A video was presented explaining Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger
Beautiful table settings featured fresh center pieces, many in Le Creuset cookware
Locally produced spirits were offered alongside old standbys on the cocktail menu
Hominy Grill assistants stand at the ready
Chef Kevin Johnson from The Grocery
Edmund's Oast team member
Bluegrass from members of The Bushels enlivened the cocktail hour
Media sponsor Charleston Magazine was on hand
Event program
Chef John Ondo of Lana Restaurant and Bar mingled with an appreciative crowd
Chef Michael Perez of Indaco worked his culinary magic with a delicious braised duck leg, duck jus, and polenta
Grace Barnes and Tess Atwood manned the workstation for Chez Nous
Le Creuset's cookware comes in a multitude of beautiful colors!
Crissini with cured duck breast by guest chef Anne Quatrano of Bacchanalia in Atlanta
Hors d'oeuvres were served by Oak Steakhouse and The Oak Table
Amy Riley and Nick Gavalas attended the VIP reception.
Dana Boyette, Kate Connor, Jessica Reid, and Catherine Gavalas
Guests at the VIP party enjoyed music from The Bushels
Ian Riggs and Angharad Chester-Jones
Kellen Correia and Patti Travasos
Brooks Derrick and Heath Johnson had a good laugh about showing up in the same outfit!
Brooks Derrick and Andrea Sampson
Heath and Lindsay Johnson
Aaron and Whitney Eller, Holly and Alex Clayson, and Benji and Lauren Miller
Aaron Eller kicked up his heels!
Erin Perkins and Kinsey Giddick enjoyed the pre-dinner festivities
Chef Josh Keeler of Two Boroughs Larder prepped his smoked trout, oats, sunchoke, and nasturtium dish
Chef Frank McMahon of Brasserie Gigi and Hank's Seafood prepared duck confit with goat cheese, mushrooms, leeks, and mustard seed aigre-doux
Chef Bob Carter of Rutledge Cab Co.and Carter's Kitchen prepared chilled Maine lobster, avocado carpaccio, sweet peppers, hearts of palm, and sorrel-lobster vinaigrette
Judy Baker, Lisa Elliott, and Chris Bauman
Abby Hayes, Arlie Morgan, and Carolina Bryan
Louis Yuhasz, and Darcy Shankland with husband Wally Sensheimer
Event Host Steve Palmer of The Indigo Road Restaurant Group kicked off bidding at the live auction
Bidder number 331 participates in the auction
Guests enjoyed the popular local band The Bushels for a second year in a row
Gift bags included lots of treats and the latest issue of Charleston Magazine
