PALETTE TO PALATE
Benefit Dinner To Support The Delaware Contemporary

Friday, September 29, 2023
6 - 9 PM

Menu by Chef Robbie Jester

Guest Artist: Florence Weisz, STRIPES ESCAPE

Exhibition Season: Escape

Chef Robbie Jester is most well known for his appearances on Netflix Pressure Cooker, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Beat Bobby Flay. He has been at the helm of many local restaurants and legendary establishments such as DuPont Country Club, Hotel DuPont, Piccolina Toscana, Stone Balloon Ale House, Limestone BBQ and Bourbon, Eggspectation, and now as owner of Pizzeria Mariana and In Jest Private Chef and Events.

Chef Robbie has received many local awards including Best Chef Upstate Delaware 3 consecutive years, Best BBQ Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, and Rising Star Chef of the Delaware Restaurant Association. Jester has also been featured in Delaware Today Magazine, Brandywine Signature Magazine, Out & About, and the News Journal as well as being voted one of the “Best Chefs of America” for the state of Delaware from 2012 through 2014. Chef Jester has also catered events for Vice President Biden and the King and Queen of Sweden.

TICKETS* - CLOSED

INCLUDES:

  • A four course dinner with gallery seating. Two menu options are available:

    • Featured menu

    • Vegan menu (accommodates dietary restrictions)

  • Complimentary wine tastings that pair with each course

  • $65 of each ticket purchase is a tax-deductible donation to support The Delaware Contemporary’s exhibitions and programs. If you cannot attend this event and would like to make your full ticket purchase a tax-deductible donation, choose this option at checkout.

Questions? Email events@decontemporary.org.

Proceeds to this event provide vital support for The Delaware Contemporary's exhibitions and programs.


Palette to Palate is generously supported by
Total Wine & More.

 
 
 

THANK YOU TO OUR INDIVIDUAL BOARD SPONSORS SUPPORTING THIS EVENT!

Jennifer Borders
Ali Ersheid
Christine Fischer
Jay Headley
Berta Kerr
Pam Price
Louis Rosenberg


THROW OUR NEXT DINNER EVENT WITH US!

Co-hosts are vital to the fundraising success of our Palette to Palate benefit dinners. Each co-host we have worked with has brought a personal touch to the experience and we are very grateful for their support and generosity. If you are interested in co-hosting, please email Tatiana Michels, Director of Business Advancement: tmichels@decontemporary.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR PAST PALETTE TO PALATE CO-HOSTS!

Wendy and Denison Hatch
Jay and Maret Headley
Marla and Thomas Norton
Jennifer and Walter Borders


Past Palette to Palate Inspirations