Food lovers, mark your calendars—Thursday, October 9 is the night Table to Table’s legendary Chefs Gala takes over Edgewood Country Club in River Vale. This over-the-top food lover’s dream brings together 25+ incredible chefs, impeccable wine pairings, local breweries and distilleries, and an exciting live auction—all to support Table to Table’s food rescue mission.
This year, the spotlight shines on Chef Christian Petroni—Bronx-born Italian American chef, restaurateur, and TV personality. Known for his infectious energy, love of red sauce, and fan-favorite Food Network appearances (Food Network Star winner, Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay), Petroni has built his career around connecting people through food. His debut cookbook, Parm to Table, drops September 23, 2025.
“Not only is Chris’ passion for food, family, and community infectious; he is also strongly aligned with Table to Table’s food rescue mission,” said Heather Thompson, executive director of Table to Table.
Who’s Cooking
This is no ordinary gala dinner. Guests will be served tableside by a powerhouse lineup of chefs:
- John Michael Beam – Aficionado Coffee Roasters
- Brandon Campney – Sterling Tavern
- AJ Capella – Summit House
- Bianca Concepcion & Jeff Galan – Fossil Farms
- Michael Cosenza – Mike’s Pasta Shoppe
- Mary Cumella & Logan Ramirez – Gioia Mia
- Ryan DePersio – Battello, Kitchen Step, Ember & Eagle, TillingHouse
- David Felton – Morris Proper
- Leia Gaccione – The Saint Clair
- Felix Gonzalez – Viaggio Ristorante
- Melany Gonzalez – Saddle River Inn
- Alex Gorant – Axia Taverna
- Bryan Gregg – Blue Morel
- Dan Lipow – Foraged Feast
- Christina Marcelli – Marcelli Formaggi
- Sal Pisani – Jersey Artisan Co.
- Tim Quinlan – Ava’s Kitchen
- Andrew Riccatelli – Bacarosa
- Dean Schreefer – Echo Lake Country Club
- Lulu’s Truck
- Off the Hook
- Robert Sigona – Gelotti
- Tom Silvestri – Ora
- Melissa Stanard – The Goods
- Lawrence Talis – The Committed Pig
- Joe Tartamella – Canoe Brook Country Club
- Geoff Taylor – The 130 Club
- Christina Vene – Cakes of Wrath
Wine pairings: Chuck Russo’s Wine and Spirit World
Breweries, wineries & distilleries: JCR Hospitality, Dirty Pelican, Don Julio, Ghost Hawk Brewery, Sangri, Silk City Distillers, Tito’s, Wilson Daniels Wines
Special Recognition
This year, Table to Table will also induct Edgar Brieva, James P. Bush, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, Jamie Milkman, and Gerard Woods into the Founder’s Table, which honors extraordinary supporters of the nonprofit’s 26-year mission.
Sponsors
Big thanks to the sponsors making this mission-driven night possible:
- Presenting Sponsor: American Express
- Grand Sponsor: Crestron
- Platinum Sponsors: Arca Restaurant and Lounge, David & Kathleen Hildes, Inserra ShopRite Supermarkets, Summit Associates
- Gold Sponsor: Restoration Technologies Inc.
- Silver Sponsors: Takasago, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- Bronze Sponsor: YMCA Meadowlands
- Bronze Sponsor: Charles Schwab
Why It Matters
Every $1 raised = 10 healthy meals rescued and delivered to New Jersey neighbors in need. Since 1999, Table to Table has provided more than 241 million meals by redirecting surplus food to pantries, shelters, and community hubs.
The Details
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Location: Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, NJ
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: tabletotable.org
Seats are limited—so if you love food, wine, and giving back, this is the night to be there.
