About this Event
Join Us for the REfire Culinary Annual Gala & Graduation!
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating determination, grit, and transformation.
This special event brings together our community to enjoy thoughtfully prepared cuisine, powerful stories, and a shared commitment to second chances through workforce development. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation supports REfire Culinary’s
mission to provide culinary training, mentorship, and opportunity for individuals overcoming barriers to employment.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Cheese & Wine Reception
Info: Additional ticket add-on; Included for sponsors
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome
Host: Melanie Quinton
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Fire Starter Panel
Info: REfire Alumni will speak on the evening's theme of inner fire
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Plated Dinner & Keynote Speaker
Info: Dinner will be prepared by graduates and start at 7:00 PM. Our Keynote Speaker will also give their address on the evening's theme of inner fire.
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:50 PM
Graduation & Candlelight Ceremony
Host: Marissa Jefferson
Info: Graduates will be announced and walk. They will close with lighting of candles
🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PM
Awards & Raffle
Info: Celebrate the achievements of our graduates and our honored community award winners. We will award our legacy "Yes Chef!" Award, our Eternal flame recipient, and our Community advocate award. We will then close off with our raffle winners!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
American Red Cross, 1115 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee, United States
USD 10.00 to USD 151.23
