Great Chefs Series

2018 Dates Coming Soon

5:30pm - 7:30pm

The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is proud to partner with Monark Premium Appliances in Tucson, AZ, to present the Great Chefs Culinary Series. Serious food fans, take note. The rotating Great Chefs Event brings together local chefs from Southern Arizona rising and established culinary stars. The bi-monthly culinary series will be hosted at the Monark Premium Appliances Tucson Showroom. It's a chance to get up close and personal with some of the most notable chefs from around the region.

Each event will feature up to five rising chefs in a series of exciting themes and genres. From locally sources food and libations and culturally diverse showcases from around the world, or the absolute art of food, this series will allow you a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the food, from the chefs’ perspective. All proceeds from the events will go directly to benefit the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance's Arts Education and Therapeutic Arts Programs.

Tickets $25-$50

All events are limited capacity (150 max), and are anticipated to sell out. Tickets include menu samplings from 3-5 featured chefs, libation samplings, chef demos, and a featured raffle. All attendees will receive a Monark Premium Appliance Co. Gift.

Purchase Tickets Online

Event Partner

Location

Monark Premium Appliances
Tucson Showroom
3850 W Orange Grove, Tucson, AZ 85741

Monark combines the strengths of three leading distributors to create a coast-to-coast brand that delivers the ultimate in service and selection. Monark is elevating the way you specify and purchase home appliances for projects ranging from custom homes to production and large-scale, multi-unit developments.

Get Involved

Participate in the event as a featured restaurant, chef, purveyor or libation

Culinary Registration Form

Support your community and become an event sponsor. Download the benefits and opportunities here.

Event Sponsorship

Apply for a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog

Media Pass Application

We are always in need of a few good volunteers. Register to Volunteer Online

Featured Culinary Experiences

January 10, 2017
The Sweet Experience
This sweet experience will take attendees on a sublime sugar high, featuring local bakers, chefs and culinary artisans showcasing their secret tricks of the trade. Learn more about how dessert is breaking new boundaries on our traditional ideas of dessert as we have known it in the past.

Featured Chefs Include:
Susan Fulton, Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery
Gina Skelton, PY Steakhouse
Wendy Gauthier, Chef Chic
Gloria Santana, Rigo's
Peter Miller, Tazzina Di Gelato

March 28, 2017
The World Tour
Featuring great local chefs whose inspiration and cultural background has provided them a look into a country outside of our own. Taste and feel the world through the eyes and cuisine of chefs featuring the dishes which are native to their homeland.

Featured Chefs Include:
Wendy Gauthier, Chef Chic
Maria Mazon, Boca Tacos y Tequila
Angie Josiah, Angies Gourmet to Go
With wine sampling from Aridus Wine Company

April 20, 2017
Locally Sourced
Learn more about why Tucson received the UNESCO City of Gastronomy Designation, and taste the ingredients that helped make it possible. Local chefs will utilize meats, vegetables, spices and fruits native to our Southern Arizona region, in the creation of culinary masterpieces to share with attendees. In addition, tastings of local beer, wine and liquors will be on hand for tastings.

Featured Chefs Include:
Wendy Gauthier, Chef Chic
Daniel Martinez, JAM Culinary Concepts
Angie Josiah, Angies Gourmet to Go
Peter Miller, Tazzina di Gelato
With wine sampling from Aridus Wine Company
Featuring gourmet samplings from [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn

Entertainment

Each event will feature local acoustic performances from musicians and performers.