That’s a wrap! Our event was a huge success, raising $220,000 to support Sonoma Family Meal’s expansion. We are deeply grateful to every attendee for helping us exceed our goal with your generous participation.
Couldn’t make it to the event? You can still donate.
Partner With Us for 2026!
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, sponsorships and inKind donations for next year’s event!
Knife’s Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 5:30-9 PM
at Saralee & Richard’s Barn, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
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.
A Sneak Peak at Our Exciting Auction Lots
An Unforgettable Singlethread Culinary Escape for Two
Relish in a multi-course dinner at Sonoma County's only three-Michelin-starred restaurant, a VIP tour of SingleThread’s farm where ingredients are grown, an overnight stay at the Inn, and a Japanese-inspired breakfast.
A Party with a Purpose! Sabor Food Truck catering for 30
Bring the big flavor of Sabor food truck, Sonoma Family Meal’s soon-to-launch social enterprise, right to your doorstep, with a menu crafted and served by our talented chefs and trainees. A delicious party with a purpose - all without lifting a finger.
Private Pizza Pop-up with PizzaLeah and Heather Irwin
Top bay area pizzaiola Leah Scurto is firing up her Mugnani oven at your home for 15 guests. Joining the fun is food writer and Sonoma Family Meal founder, Heather Irwin, who will share delicacies brought from her recent culinary tour of Italy.
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors For Making This Possible
Executive Chef
Chef de Cuisine
David Rabbitt, District 2 Supervisor
Rebecca Hermosillo, District 1 Supervisor
Lisa & John Malloy
Anonymous
Sous Chef
Rob Sullivan Real Estate
Aurea & Stephen Herrick
Carle Mackie Power & Ross LLP
Encore Events Rentals
Hatcher CFO Solutions
Reuling Family Vineyard
Chef de Partie
Russian River Brewing Co.
Recology Sonoma-Marin
Traditional Foundation
Straus Family Creamery
Chris Coursey, District 3 Supervisor
Healthy Petaluma
In Kind Sponsors
Marin-Sonoma Produce
Lace House Linen
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Minuteman Press Petaluma
Hook & Ladder Winery
