Taste of the Town

Over the years, thousands of youth 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

Date:
Friday, November 5, 2010

Cost:
$100 per person for Main Event Tasting
$125 per person includes a ticket to PREMIER Event Chef Showdown

Attire:
Cocktail.

Location:
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

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

2010 Event Information

Corporate and Business Sponsorship Opportunities

Binge a little. Be a sponsor. And nourish the lives of youth 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.

$2,800 PREMIER Booth Sponsor

Sponsor one of only seventeen booths
10 tickets to Exclusive Chef Showdown
Reserved seating for 10 guests
Signage at booth and sponsored table
Prominent inclusion in event program

$2,500 Booth Sponsor

Sponsor one of only seventeen booths
Reserved seating for 10 guests
Signage at booth and sponsored table
Prominent inclusion in event program

$1,500 PREMIER Corporate Table Sponsor

10 tickets to Exclusive Chef Showdown
Reserved seating for 10 guests
Signage at sponsored table
Prominent inclusion in event program

$1,200 Corporate Table Sponsor

Resesrved seating for 10 guests
Signage at sponsored table
Prominent inclusion in event program

$125 PREMIER Admission

Admssion to Exclusive Chef Showdown
Admission to Taste of the Town

$100 Individual Admission

Admission to Taste of the Town

Raffle & Silent Auction Items

Raffle & Auction Items
Recognition in event program

2009 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.

2009 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

2009 Sponsors

Executive Chef Sponsor

Sous Chef Sponsor

Chef Showdown Sponsor

Media Sponsors

In Kind Sponsors

2009 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. Those involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters impact lives. Youth are impacted through 1-to-1 mentoring relationships. Volunteers are impacted by knowing they mentored a youth. Donors are impacted by knowing they are making a sound investment with a proven return.

When compared with their peers, youth who have a mentor via Big Brothers Big Sisters are:

52% more likely to remain in school
75% more likely to earn a 4-year degree
48% more likely to volunteer
81% more likely to hold a leadership role in an organization