Taste of the Town

Over the years, thousands of children through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin have benefited from proceeds generated from Taste of the Town - an evening crammed full of fun, food and festivity. Good stuff.

Event Details

Cost:
$75 per person for Main Event Tasting
$100 per person includes a ticket to Premier Event Chef
Showdown - PREMIER Tickets sold out

Attire:
Cocktail. Black Tie Optional

Location:
The Radisson Hotel, Green Bay, WI

Times:
Chef Showdown Begins at 5:45 pm · Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Main Event begins at 7:00 pm
RSVP by October 23rd

Call Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin at (920) 498-2227 to purchase your tickets.

Chef Showdown

Be a premier guest and experience the culinary creativity of two extraordinary chefs as they battle each other to please your palette. Chef Larry London from Big Tomatoes vs. Chef Abbey Steffen from Republic Chophouse Sample their creations, sample wine, receive a free gift, and cast your vote for the 2009 Chef Showdown Champion. Limited to the first 100 guests. - PREMIER Tickets sold out

Caterers, Celebrities and Sponsors

Caterers from the best establishments in the area will team up with local celebrities to create culinary sensations for you to enjoy all evening.

Local celebrities including Packers Players Daryn Colledge and Ryan Pickett, Murphy in the Morning, WFRV Channel 5's Tammy Elliott, along with many others, will be serving the food.

Caterers

A'bravo Bistro & Wine Bar
BelGioioso Cheese
Big Tomatoes
Black & Tan Grille
Bouchee
Chefusion
Chicago Street Caterers
Cold Stone Creamery
Kreative Katering
Marco's Seafood
Marlene's Premier Desserts
1951 West at the Rock Garden
Plae Bistro
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Republic Chophouse
River's Bend Steak & Seafood
The Wellington

Celebrity Chefs

Jim & Teresa Anderson
Ken & Carrie Bothof
Tom & Lisa Botsford
Mike & Rocky Calawerts
Daryn & Megan Colledge
Casey Cuene
Dan & Sarah DeGroot
Tammy Elliott & Glen
Larry & Debbie Frazier
Chairman Rick Hill & Donsia Strong Hill
Jim & Lisa Johnson
Sue & Charlie Johnson
Pete & Karen Knox
Murphy in the Morning
Katie & Average Joe
Sue & Tom Olmsted
Ryan & Jennifer Pickett
Marc & Sheri Prosser
Anita & Wayne Resch
Pam & Chad Schneider
Ann & Dave VandeHei
Bob & Nancy Warpinsk
Larry & Lois Weyers

Executive Chef Sponsor

Sous Chef Sponsor

Chef Showdown Sponsor

Media Sponsors

In Kind Sponsors

Corporate and Business Sponsorship Opportunities

Binge a little. Be a sponsor. And nourish the lives of children in our community.

If you're looking for a great way to promote your business, consider becoming a sponsor for Taste of the Town! Contributing prizes to the event will also publicize your business. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at (920) 498-2227 or (800) 236-2227 to learn more about these valuable opportunities.

$1,000 Corporate Table Sponsor

Reserved seating for 10 guests
Signage at sponsored tabled
Prominent inclusion in event program

$600 Platter Sponsor

Shared reserved seating for 6 guests
Prominent inclusion in event program

$100 PREMIER Admission

Admission to Taste of the Town
Admission to Exclusive Chef Showdown

PREMIER Tickets sold out. Thank You!

$75 Individual Admission

Admission to Taste of the Town

Raffle & Auction Items

Recognition in event program

Silent Auction

Feast your eyes - and stake your bids - on some tantalizing silent auction items. They're all yours for the taking!

Ariens Snowblower
Ski Vacation
Trip to Regis & Kelly Show
Autographed Packers Memorabilia
Six Hour Charter Fishing Tour
One of a kind original print of Super Bowl XXXI Champion Green Bay Packers
And More!

Buy a Taste of the Town Anniversary Cookbook!

This unique collection of recipes will allow you to recreate the fabulous dishes that have been served at every Taste of the Town since its inception in 1992. To purchase yours ($20 each), call (920)498-2227 or (800)236-2227...or stop by the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at 1345 West Mason Street in Green Bay.

Benefits Realized

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin. And every child in our program benefits. Our "Bigs" help our "Littles". Local data recently demonstrated the following in regards to our "Littles":

97% have improved self-confidence
98% have a better sense of the future
91% have a better attitude towards school
99% showed improvements in decision-making skills
97% are better able to express their feelings

So, eat all you want. And feel good about it!