Good Food for a Great Cause

Thank You for Attending KidWorks’ 2026 Festival of Chefs Summer Event!

Thank you for joining us for a savory culinary experience showcasing some of Orange County’s finest chefs! Save the date for next summer to sample an unforgettable tasting of food, complemented by a fabulous selection of wines and spirits. Every Festival of Chefs features a special presentation by KidWorks followed by dancing to the fabulous Tijuana Dogs. You won’t want to miss it!

  • Date: Look out for a ’Save the Date’ for July/August 2027!
  • Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Location: Newport Beach Country Club (on the lawn)
  • Attire: Resort Casual

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Gels at lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org or (714) 834-9400 x126.

Thank you to our Participating Chefs & wineries!
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Event Committee

Lisa & Cory Alder
Annie & Bobby Gorby
Trish & Guy Johnson
Laticia & Pat Merrell
Tracy & Kevin Murphy 

DeDe Soto
Camille & Tim Strader Jr
Mackenzi & Cameron Stuart
Holly Tarbell
Kyle & David Team

Check Out Photos from Festival of Chefs 2026

Thank You to our 2026 Event Sponsors


PRESENTING SPONSOR

Heidi & Ruben Mendoza

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Stacey & Greg Brown
The Frome Family Foundation
Trish & Guy Johnson
OneRoot Foundation
Kyle & David Team/Waypoint Property Group

GOLD SPONSORS

Baker Tilly
Bank of America
Brian R. Burke Family & Burke Real Estate Group
Crevier Family
Patti & Paul Gallagher
Harris and Taylor Families
Melissa & John Marshall
Pam & Alex Munro
Newport Beach Country Club
Oltmans Construction Co.
Provenio Capital
PTS Marketing Group
Sares-Regis Group
Schriber Family Fund
Camille & Tim Strader Jr.
StrikeWorks
The Tarbell Family
U.S. Bank
Vivante

SILVER SPONSORS

Allen & Friedmann Families
Michele Babcock & Jeannie Lawrence
Gordon Henry
Harriet & Mark Lehman
Whittier Trust
Scott Pollard/The Winslow Maxwell Charitable Trust

PEARL SPONSOR

AMPCO Contracting, Inc.
Anita Seiveley
Smith and Severson Builders
Kathy & Bruce Stuart