La Cocina's 20th Anniversary Gala Presented by U.S. Bank

Since 2005, La Cocina’s incubator program has cultivated immigrant women and women of color entrepreneurs as they build thriving food businesses. We are excited to gather our closest supporters to honor this two-decade journey, look ahead towards the next 20 years, and celebrate the culinary brilliance of La Cocina-born chefs.

The evening, themed Recipes for a Brighter Bay Area: Food Entrepreneurs Leading the Way, will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a three-course meal by renowned chefs inspired by La Cocina entrepreneurs, who will be seated as guests at each table. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception

Bites by Shelley Lindgren (A16), Craig and Annie Stoll (Delfina), Gaby Maeda (Friends & Family), and Vera Chan (Yank Sing)

Bar by Paula LeDuc Fine Catering

7:30 PM | Dinner and 20th Anniversary Program

Hosted by Emily Quinn, Fundraising MC/Host (she/her)

First course by Kim Alter, La Cocina board member and Host Chef (Nightbird and Linden Room), and Sophina Uong (Mister Mao)

Main course by Melissa Perello (Octavia and Frances) and Preeti Mistry

8:30 PM | Dessert and Fund-A-Need

Dessert by Sarah Rich (Rich Table and RT Rotisserie) and Elizabeth Falkner (T’MARO)

Vegetarian and vegan options available.

This event is 21+.

Semi-formal and festive attire is encouraged.

Event designed by Alison Events Planning + Design and co-produced by Amy DeVee Reynolds.

A special thanks to our event sponsors and Host Committee:

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo

Power Station

Host Committee: Addie and Marc Bidder, Cisco, Rocky Gowni, Oxford Properties, Krystin Rubin and Karen Heisler, Alka Tandon, Sarah Wigglesworth and Asiff Hirji, The 11th Hour Project, a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation

In-Kind Sponsors: Alison Events Planning + Design, Boutique DJ, Casa De Perrin, Found Rentals, Hensley Event Resources, Hudson Properties, Jessica Mangia, Nuage Rentals, Office, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering and Events, Peterson Lighting, Snap Fiesta, Sound on Stage, Studio Mondine, Plant Library, Yank Sing

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rincon Center (Rincon Annex Post Office), 83 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States