Knife’s Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 5:30-9 PM
at Saralee & Richard’s Barn, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
An unforgettable evening of global flavors, fun, and impact—all in the spirit of this year’s theme, Connected by Cuisine. Savor delicious appetizers by our talented culinary training alumni and vote for your favorite to crown our Culinary Champion. Enjoy local wines, craft cocktails, and exclusive opportunities to support our work. Then, sit down to an internationally inspired feast prepared by Sonoma Family Meal’s Catering with a Cause. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of food to bring people together and raise more than $200,000 to feed the future.
We’re also excited to bring you live music, a spice-making station, and a silent auction at this year’s event!
Meet Your 2025 Chef Showdown Competitors: Our Youth Trainees From Santa Rosa’s Violence Prevention Program!
Students who completed our first-ever youth cohort in partnership with City of Santa Rosa’s Violence Prevention Program at their student showcase in Summer 2025.
Partner With Us & Amplify Your Impact
Would you or your company like to support Sonoma Family Meal’s Culinary Job Training program and food-security meals, while receiving promotional benefits? Have a culinary-related auction experience you’re able to contribute to help us raise funds? We’d love to talk with you!
Please email elana@sonomafamilymeal.org with interest in partnerships, inKind sponsorships and donations, questions, or purchase your sponsorship below!
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
Executive Chef
Chef de Cuisine
David Rabbitt, District 2 Supervisor
Reuling Family Vineyard
Lisa & John Malloy
Anonymous
Sous Chef
Rob Sullivan Real Estate
Aurea & Stephen Herrick
Carle Mackie Power & Ross LLP
Encore Events Rentals
Hatcher CFO Solutions
Chef de Partie
Russian River Brewing Co.
Recology Sonoma-Marin
Traditional Foundation
Straus Family Creamery
Chris Coursey, District 3 Supervisor
In Kind Sponsors
Marin-Sonoma Produce
Lace House Linen
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Last Year’s Exciting Auction Lots
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Luxury Mexico Oceanfront Escape
Enjoy a seven-night stay in a luxurious two-bedroom oceanfront condo in Troncones, Mexico, complete with private beach access, a garden, a plunge pool, and exclusive amenities—plus a fishing trip with a local guide and a private dinner featuring your fresh catch
All-Star Chef Dinner Experience
Enjoy a private dining experience for up to 14 guests, crafted by top Sonoma County chefs Forest Kellogg, Duskie Estes, and Jason Pringle, at the stunning Calegari Vineyard. Savor locally-inspired dishes paired with prestigious wines for an unforgettable evening in wine country.