More Chefs on Board for the Winter Gala!

Jay Lavelle is returning as a chef for the 2012 Winter Gala on December 1.  Linda Carney has kindly volunteered to be one and Gini Johnson has graciously accepted my request!  Now we have six chefs.  I would like to have at least six more.

I've been asked about the responsibilities of a chef and planning a meal for about 8 to 10 people.  Well, David Spanagel and I are available to coach new chefs and anyone who wants more information.  Here's some basic responsibilities and organizational tidbits.

The chef designs a prospective menu preferably at least three months in advance and submits it to the chairperson.  The chef buys the food and prepares it as a donation to the church.  Receipts are kept for tax deduction purposes. 

The chef develops a timeline to prepare the food that best suits his/her needs.  Some food, like bread, may be made ahead and frozen.

Since we only have one stove, chefs prepare their food at home and bring it to the church the day of the event.  Other arrangements can be made, e.g., perhaps someone closer to church permits use of his/her kitchen.  (I believe in "Ask and you shall receive",  "Seek and ye shall find" ,  "Where there's a will there's a way", and "We can work it out...we can work it out...."You get the idea...

The chefs may use self-supplied or our crockpots and warming devices to keep the food warm. Chefs have room to assemble and serve their food from a nearby "food station".

Bob and Sue Shaw are assisting in the kitchen again.  They and the youth help with bringing the food in from your car, cooking, serving, etc.

The chef sits with his/her guests and should enjoy the meal with them.  The youth clears the tables.

The chefs may meet as a group once, if necessary.  Most of the communication is via email.

The 2011 Winter Gala was in the Bancroft Room.  However, if we have more attendees than last year, we may hold it in Unity Hall.  With a positive outlook, we will manage what comes our way.

So--hope this information inspires you to share your culinary talents.  Feel free to call me at 508-798-5508 or email me at speechlc@yahoo.com if you have questions or want to be a chef.