Gala Format: Elaborate Cocktail Reception, Seated 5-course Dinner and Live Auction, Standing Dessert Reception

Featured Participants

Host/Executive Chef
Michael Simianer
Hallbrook Country Club
Leawood, KS

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Linda Duerr
The Restaurant at 1900
Mission Woods, KS

James Beard Award Winner®
Colby Garrelts
Rye
Leawood, KS

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Megan Garrelts
Rye
Leawood, KS

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Marissa Gencarelli
James Beard Award Winner® Yoli Tortilleria
Kansas City, MO

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Vaughn Good
Fox & Pearl
Kansas City, MO

Chef/Partner
Swetha Newcomb
Of Course Kitchen & Company
Overland Park, KS

James Beard Award Winner®
Michael Smith
Extra Virgin
Kansas City, MO

James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Jeff Workman
Tailleur on Main
Kansas City, MO

Hallbrook Culinary Classic at Hallbrook Country Club is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.