The United Food Bank of Plant City will host its seventh annual Celebrity Chef Dinner, one of its major fundraisers, Saturday, Feb. 7, at Hillsborough Community College.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and a delicious meal, but the star of the show this year will be Fabio Viviani, who grew up in Florence, Italy — one of the world’s known hot spots for culinary masters.
“The most fun part of the event will be the live entertainment, where Viviani will interact with the audience through a live cooking demonstration,” Christine Miller, director of the food bank, said.
Viviani is best known for his appearances on the reality TV show “Top Chef,” where he was named a “Fan Favorite.” He has opened restaurants in the United States and launched his own wine collection. He is a frequent headliner at food festivals around the world.
Guests at the food bank fundraiser can pick up some of Viviani’s best cooking tips during his demonstration, where he will prepare sea bass.
After feasting on a three-course dinner of recipes from Viviani’s award-winning cookbook, “Fabio’s Italian Kitchen,” guests will have the opportunity to bid on items in a silent auction, such as a dinner for four at Viviani’s restaurant, Siena Tavern, in Miami Beach, autographed copies of his cookbooks, and a set of his new signature cookware.
This year, the food bank’s fundraising goal is $70,000.
Tickets to Celebrity Chef are $100 per person and can be purchased from the food bank, by calling (813) 764-0625.
IF YOU GO
Date: Saturday, Feb. 7
Time: Cocktails at 7 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Location: HCC Trinkle Center
Tickets: $100, (813) 764-0625