Chef Auction Packages

Artistry on a Plate: Discover the Masterpieces of Spanish Cuisine.

 

You and your guests will have exclusive access to a private dining area for an intimate and unforgettable evening at MDRD, high above Grand Rapids’ lively cityscape on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza with stunning views of Grand Rapids.

 

Kickstart the evening in style with welcome toast followed by a five-course culinary journey, with expertly paired wines with each course for a harmonious dining experience.

 

MDRD’s highly skilled and knowledgeable staff provide attentive and personalized service throughout the dining experience.  Raise your paddle to capture this tremendous opportunity!

 

Details

• Twenty (20) Guests at private dining room at MDRD

• Welcome Toast

• Five-courses with paired wines

• Complimentary valet parking

• Stunning views of Grand Rapids

 

Package Value: $3,500

Restrictions: All guests must be over 21. Note, customizable menu options are available to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions.

Expiration: November 6, 2024

Mixing it up! An Interactive Culinary Experience

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Step into the kitchen and let the party begin! Delight your friends with a memorable, interactive culinary experience. You and your nine guests will come together, socialize, and cook in a fun, hands-on cooking class. Afterward, everyone will gather around the table to savor a delectable 4-course meal, crafted together and expertly paired with fine wines.

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Details:

• Chef Bryan instructed Interactive cooking class.

• Ten (10) guests at the Bekins Showroom Kitchen

• Four-course meal with wine pairings

 

Package Value: $2,000

Restrictions: Guests need to be 21 
Package available: January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Chef’s Favorite Bourbon Dinner

 

Sandy Point Beach House in West Olive, MI has become known for its critically acclaimed fine dining, prime burgers and fresh seafood in a truly “beach house” atmosphere.

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You’ll start your night at this lakeshore gem with an old-fashioned cocktail. Whether you and your guests are casual drinkers or passionate bourbon connoisseurs, you’ll enjoy Chef’s favorite bourbons paired with a five-course dinner. The meal will feature new culinary trends, fresh seafood, and steaks of the best quality to your palate. Highlighted Bourbons include their house barrel Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Blantons, and Angels Envy Rye. It’s time to savor the simple pleasures of life.

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As an added bonus, each guest will receive a Sandy Point Sweater or T-shirt and $50 gift card.  No one will forget your memorable event! 

 

Details:

• Ten (10) guests at Sandy Point Beach House

• Welcome Cocktail

• Chef highlighted Bourbons paired with five-course dinner.

• $50 gift-card, $500 value, and Sandy Point Sweater or t-shirt for each guest

 

Package Value: $2,500

Expiration: January 1, 2025

Play, Wine & Dine at RedWater

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Golf, wine, and dine! Enjoy four rounds of golf at any of their six private golf clubs in West Michigan. Afterwards, stop at your own private and personalized wine locker and enjoy a year-long membership to the wine club. There, you stock your wine locker with $500 worth of premium and rare wines that can be enjoyed year round. After your day on the course, you can either enjoy a meal at any RedWater Restaurant with a $300 RedWater gift card or you can treat yourself to some golf gear with a gift card to any RedWater Golf Shop. This one really has it all!
 
GOLF:

• 4 rounds of golf including cart at one of RedWater's 6 private golf courses in West Michigan ($500 value).

• Golf courses include Macatawa Golf Club, Muskegon Country Club, StoneWater Country Club, Sunnybrook Country Club, Thousand Oaks Golf Club, and Watermark Country Club.

• Rounds can be used individually or all at once for a foursome during the 2023 or 2024 season.

 

WINE:

• One year wine club membership with a personalized wine locker + $500 worth of wine to stock your new wine locker ($750 value).

• Wine Club membership benefits include:

• A personalized wine locker that can store up to 12 bottles at Cork Wine Club (Watermark Country Club) or Lake Bluff Grille (Muskegon Country Club)

• Access to premium & rare wines & exclusive wine pricing

• One complimentary featured bottle of wine each month

• Preferred bottle pricing on 200+ wines

• No corkage fees for wine purchased from Cork or Vintage & $25 corkage fees for outside wines.

• + $500 worth of bottles of wine to stock your wine locker.

 

DINE:

• $300 RedWater gift card ($300 value).

• After your day on the course, enjoy a meal at any RedWater Restaurant with a $300 RedWater gift card. If you prefer to treat yourself to some golf gear for your time on the course, you can choose to use your gift card at any RedWater golf shop instead!

 

Package Value: $2,000

Restrictions/Expirations: Wine Club valid for 1 year. Gift card no expiration. Golf certificates valid through 2024 season.

Sip and Savor

Experience Shkodé, or fire, with you and seven of your closest friends as you light up your evening in an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a rare old bourbon & scotch tasting with Chef guided pairings to go with your meal. After dinner, each guest can enjoy $50.00 free play at Gun Lake Casino. After winning big, you and your guests will want to rest at one of our partner hotels. It is time to bid and get lucky with this package from Gun Lake Casino and Chef Balal Darwich of Shkodé.
 

Details:

• Eight (8) Guests

• Bourbon and Scotch tasting and pairings

• Five courses at Shkodé.

• $50 gift card for each guest to enjoy gaming, $400 total.

• Four (4) One-night stays at partnered hotel

• Transportation provided between lodging and restaurant at casino.

Package Value: $2,500

Restrictions: All guests must be over 21.
Expiration: November 6, 2024

Nourish Your Health

 

Cook up a fun-filled night and some delicious memories at Corewell Health’s Downtown Market Culinary Teaching Kitchen. Join the growing movement that recognizes foods important medicinal and social benefits. Dive in as you and your guests will prepare a family style meal alongside our Culinary Medicine team of chefs, dieticians and providers, in a class while learning about how to use food as medicine.  You choose the focus of the class and prepare to be inspired to incorporate healthy, meaningful, and delicious ingredients for increasing wellness.  Bid now to super boost your cooking skills! 

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Details:

• Eighteen (18) guests at Corewell Health’s Downtown Market Culinary Teaching Kitchen.

• Guided cooking class to explore food as medicine.

• Family-style meal.

• Taught by Corewell’s Culinary Medicine Chefs and Dieticians.

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Package Value: $3,000

Restriction: Mutually agreed upon date and kitchen availability. 
Expiration: November 6, 2024

The MeXo Experience

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Food is more than a means to sustain yourself; it is an art form, a way of expression. Chef Oscar's interpretation of pre-Hispanic cuisine with a modern touch will go beyond your expectations of dining. The influence of Mexico doesn't end or begin with genuine flavors, but it extends to all aspects of the dining experience. 

This is your chance to discover a night of food, fun, and storytelling with award-winning Chef Oscar at MEXO. You and your guests will be treated to a private multi-course journey for 8. You and your guests will also enjoy some of the finest wine and craft cocktails with each course. MEXO features extensive tequila and mezcal selections. So, plan your special evening today!

 

Details

• Eight (8) guests at MeXo.

• Multi-course meal with unique cocktails.

 

Package Value: $2,500

Restrictions: Guests need to be 21 to partake in cocktails.

Package available: November 6, 2024

Chef's Private Table

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Terra brings authenticity to the table through thoughtful sourcing of seasonal, sustainable ingredients from local farms & purveyors. We believe in a culture driven by community & take pride in providing genuine hospitality. Through this, we offer passion-driven, hand-crafted experiences from farm to table.

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Chef Spencer Drudy and the team at Terra welcome your group of eight guests to a six-course farm to table dinner. You will be seated at the Chef’s table, in view of the open kitchen, being entertained by the culinary team preparing all six of your hand crafted courses while indulging in specialty cocktails, hand selected wines, and Michigan best craft beer pairings.  Let the auctioneer know you are ready to bid now!

 

Details:

• Eight (8) Guests

• Six-Courses served at Terra’s Chef’s Table.

• Wine, beer and cocktail pairings.

 

Package Value: $2,000

Restrictions: 45 days notice for reservation. 
Package available: February 12, 2024- February 12, 2025
 

Authentic. Vibrant. Energetic. 

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At Monsoon, Chef Phong pays homage to Vietnam and Thai favorites by focusing on fresh ingredients and using the country’s typical cooking methods.

 

It is an elegant meal for you and eleven (11) guests that you will never forget— a delight for your eyes with fresh flowers and a joy for your palette with a six-course meal. A live Jazz ensemble will impress your guests during your visit.  Chef Phong’s skills range from Thai, Vietnamese, and Italian cuisines. At Monsoon, you’ll experience the open kitchen where your special dinner is prepared. Wine, cocktails, and/or mocktails will accompany your meal. At the end, each guest will leave with a Monsoon gift certificate because everyone will want to return again and again!

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Details:

• Twelve (12) guests

• 6 course meal paired with cocktails and more.

• Live Jazz ensemble.

• $25 gift card for each guest.

• Floral bouquets.

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Package Value: $3,200

Restriction: Mutually agreed upon date with restaurant and ensemble.
Expiration: November 6, 2024

Spread Your Wings

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YoChef Catering owner Chef Joseff VanHorn brings his skills to you and nine of your friends for a night to remember. He infuses each meal with passion and creativity. Joining YoChef is Dune Bird Winery, one of Leelanau County's newest family-owned vineyards. You can either have this incredible meal at a location of your choice, or you may consider having it at the Dune Bird Winery on the Leelanau Peninsula. Either way, you will enjoy Dune Bird wines paired with your four-course meal. And you’ll never forget your delightful evening because you will receive a year-long membership in the Dune Bird Flight Club. It’s time to take flight!

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Details:

• A private four-course meal for 10 guests at a local location of your choice or at the Dune Bird Winery in Leelanau County, MI.

• Dune Bird Wine pairings included with your meal.

• A behind-the-scenes tour and tastings at Dune Bird Winery

• One-year membership to the Dune Bird Wine Club, including six bottles in two shipments.

• Wine Club Details: Dune Bird’s Flight Club

• Six bottles are shipped straight to your door two times a year. You can choose your own selection, or the winemaker can select for you. The winemaker’s selections will automatically be included, but you are able to customize your bottles prior to the cutoff date. You receive 15% off everything, always: online and in the tasting room.

• You may upgrade to a full case and receive 20% off that case.

• You receive first access to new releases.

• You receive first access and discounts to Dune Bird parties and events.

 

Package Value: $1,500

Restrictions: The Dune Bird Winery is not available in October. Mutually acceptable date and location arrangements with 30-day notice. 
Expiration: November 6, 2024

Jazz Up Your Morning 

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Solace Restaurant brings the true meaning of peace back to relevancy by providing true comfort through incredible French Creole-inspired food and service that truly comforts the soul. Jazz fills the air at Solace, so grab nineteen of your friends for endless Bloody Mary's & Mimosas and a brunch menu of sweet and savory specialties created by Chef Trimell Hawkins. 

 

Details:

• Twenty (20) guests at Solace

• French Creole inspired brunch menu

• Jazz ensemble 

 

Package Value: $1,500

Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon date
Expiration: November 6, 2024

Southern Comfort Food, Porch Vibes, and Spiked Sweet Tea

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Chef Jessica Ann, from The Candied Yam, has all the ingredients to help you host a mouthwatering family picnic or backyard party with a Southern twist.  Get ready to invite 40 guests to your own Southern Delightful Picnic.  The menu includes Delicious Golden Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw w/Apples, Premium House with Dressing, Signature Candied Cornbread, Homemade Banana Pudding and Peach Cobbler; plus high quality disposables and Spiked Sweet Tea. This hassle-free package is sure to satisfy your guests' taste buds with its combination of savory and sweet southern comfort foods, making your gathering a delightful and memorable event.  So, grab your crew and bid now!

 

Details:

• Forty (40) guests

• Southern Delightful Picnic Package 

• Spiked Sweet Tea 

• High quality disposables

• Your location 

 

Package Value: $1,500

Restrictions: Not redeemable on holidays. Delivery and drop off service within 10 miles from restaurant location. Pick-up can be arranged during business hours. Three days’ notice is required. 
Expiration: November 6, 2025