Philadelphia, PA (June 10, 2015) — The 10th annual Great Chefs Event was another huge success for the Vetri Family and Vetri Foundation. Key highlights of the evening: • 1200+ guests in attendance • 250+ volunteers • Once again, we...
Author: Paul Carbo
Bidding is Open for the Great Chefs Event Auction
Extravagant dinners, behind-the-scenes industry tours, and culinary experiences are the keystone of the 10th annual Great Chefs Event auction. Proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and the Vetri Foundation for Children. Philadelphia, PA (May 27, 2015) — The 10th annual...
Vetri Foundation Teams Up with Deschutes Brewery for Philly Street Pub
Deschutes Brewery is packing up the world’s largest pop-up pub and heading over to Philadelphia for one day only on Saturday, May 30. The ultimate craft beer block party, this 402-foot custom bar will be slinging beers from 40 taps...
VFFC Co-founder Jeff Benjamin Honored at Celebrate CPS
Community Partnership School, an Eatiquette partner school, hosted its annual spring fundraiser, “Celebrate CPS…An Evening in Tuscany,” on Thursday, April 30 at Vie, 600 North Broad Street, in Philadelphia. Funds raised through “Celebrate CPS” directly benefit the students and families...
DJ Questlove, BBQ, Cheesesteaks, + More at Epic Annual After Party
Philadelphia, PA (May 4, 2015) – The Vetri Foundation for Children is pleased to announce that Grammy Award winning musician, DJ, and culinary entrepreneur, Questlove, will join us as the official DJ for the Great Chefs Event After Party presented...
WHYY Friday Arts Features Culinary Literacy Center & the Vetri Foundation
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Culinary Literacy Center and all of its partners were featured in WHYY‘s 30-minute arts, culture and entertainment magazine, Friday Arts, that features three segments: “Art,” “Art of Life” and “Art of Food.” CLC and the Vetri...
Great Chefs Love Instagram
WE LOVE INSTAGRAM. You know why? Because chefs love Instagram. And, recently, our feeds have been constantly full of creative and inspiring dishes from this year’s Great Chefs Event participating chefs. We can’t wait to see what magic they come...
Ten Years of Food, Fun, and Philanthropy
On Tuesday, June 9, more than 40 of the best chefs from across the country and around the world will convene in Philadelphia for the 10th annual Great Chefs Event hosted by the Vetri Family restaurants and the Vetri Foundation...
BBC Documentary Features the Vetri Foundation for Children
Back in January, the Vetri Foundation for Children team spent the day with reporters from BBC Newsround, a news program aimed at children in the UK. Their story was on childhood obesity in America — it’s cause and effect on...
Three Cheers for School Lunch
Last Thursday I was given the privilege of seeing the Vetri Foundation for Children’s very own Eatiquette program in action. Arriving at the school by 9 a.m., preparation for the meal was already well on its way. What was on...