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TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR SOUTHERN CHEFS POTLUCK 2025!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
3:00PM - 7:00PM
AT SERENBE

Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, hand-crafted drinks, a live auction, and great company!

Southern Chefs Potluck brings together some of the finest chefs and mixologists across the South to raise money for Georgia farmers and families.

Enjoy incredible food and beverage, a live auction with exclusive dining and luxurious hospitality experiences, and the gorgeous scenery of the Serenbe Pavilion.

All proceeds support Wholesome Wave Georgia’s mission to healthy food from local farmers to Georgia families in need.

Thanks to our 2025 Hosts

Chef Host

DEBORAH VANTRECE

Beverage Host

NEAL MCCARTHY

Beverage Host

TIM WILLARD

DELICIOUS BARBECUE FROM RODNEY SCOTT’S BBQ

James Beard Award winning pitmaster Rodney Scott prepared a whole hog and chicken for Southern Chefs Potluck 2024.

Here’s who's cooking at Southern Chefs Potluck in 2025

  • Ami Dand of Sweet Basil Cakes

  • Arnaldo Castillo of Tio Lucho’s
  • Brandon Martin of Captial City Club
  • Burns Sullivan of 5&10
  • Christian Bell of Oreatha’s at The Point
  • Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours and Oreatha’s
  • Demetrius Brown of Bread & Butterfly

  • Drew Belline of No. 246
  • Duane Nutter of Southern National

  • Jarrett Stieber of Little Bear

  • Jason Paolini of Lucian Books and Wine
  • Jimbo Irvin and Chris Hall of UnSukay Restaurant Group
  • Joey Ward of Southern Belle & Georgia Boy
  • Joseph Harrison of Aria
  • JR Bearden of Osteria Olio
  • Malik Rahsaan of Che Butter Jonez
  • Mia Orino & Carlo Gan of Kamayan
  • Nzali Scales of Zaza’s Kitchen
  • Rosa Thurnher of El Ponce
  • Sarah O’Brien of Little Tart

  • Steven Satterfield of Miller Union

  • Terry Koval of The Deer and the Dove

  • …and more!

WE LOVE SOUTHERN CHEFS POTLUCK!

Check out highlights from past events and get ready for Southern Chefs Potluck in 2025.

THE BEST PEOPLE LOVE LOCAL FOOD. SPONSOR OUR EVENT TODAY!

For questions and support, contact Wholesome Wave Georgia’s Director of Development, Annamarie Robb.

Click for Sponsorship Opportunities

HOW WE FIGHT HUNGER WITH HEALTHY EATING

THIS IS A CHALLENGING TIME FOR ALL OF US.

Wholesome Wave Georgia’s work is simple: to make fresh, healthy, locally grown food affordable and available to all Georgians in need through partnerships with local farms, markets, and healthcare organizations. We also offer SNAP benefits assistance through free screenings, enrollments, and renewals.

Our programs support urban and rural farmers and contribute to our state’s local economy; more than $5.5 million since 2009.

Watch our videos to learn more!

CREATING A HEALTHIER GEORGIA WITH FRESH FOOD ACCESS SINCE 2009
EMPOWERING FAMILIES ON SNAP TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD
HELPING FAMILIES ON SNAP BENEFITS ACCESS FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD
SUPPORTING URBAN & RURAL FARMERS AND LOCAL ECONOMIES
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