Diced in Dayton

Thank you to all who came out to support MVM at Diced in Dayton on September 13!

We exceeded our $22,000 fundraising goal and raised a grand total of $23,245 to support our mission to Serve Those Who Serve the Hungry! Our organization relies on contributions, grants, and fundraisers, meaning each dollar raised from this event will ensure that we can continue creating hearty, delicious meals for the people who need them most in our community.

From the talented chefs who participated, to the sponsors and raffle prize donors, to the volunteers, to the MVM staff and board, and to everyone who shared, attended, or helped in any way — you all rock! We are so grateful to be a part of the love-filled Dayton community and look forward to serving our partners and neighbors for years to come.

Sample tastes from your favorite local chefs and support a great cause at the first-ever Diced in Dayton Chef’s Challenge. Diced in Dayton will be an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local chefs as they craft unique dishes from a set of mystery ingredients. Participating chefs must meet the challenge that MVM chefs face each day: how to transform unpredictable ingredients into something new and delicious. Guests will delight in the ingenuity and flavor of the dishes while learning about what Miami Valley Meals does to help those who are food insecure in our community. At the end of the night, one chef will be named champion.

Participating chefs include: Katy Evans (Coldwater Cafe), Patrick Thompson (redBERRY), Santiago Herrera (Napales Mexican Street Food), Nick Roudebush (Golden Lamb), David Drapes (Bernstein's Fine Catering), Nate Lansangan (Kung Fu BBQ), Maria Walusis (Watermark and Backwater Voodoo), Kate Lane (Kate's Plate), Ashley Ashbrook (Blind Bob's), Gavin St. Denis (Corner Kitchen), Summer Key (Key Ingredient Catering), and Waver Howard (Cruisin' Cuisine Food Truck and Creative Delights Catering).

General admission ticket - $75

6:00 p.m. entry
Sample tastes from 8 chefs
Cast a vote for your favorite dish

VIP ticket - $150

Early entry for VIP-exclusive happy half-hour at 5:30 p.m.
2 free drink tickets
Access to reserved VIP seating area
Sample tastes from all 12 chefs
Cast a vote for your favorite dish
Free deck of Dayton Foodie cards ($30 value)
Random chance to taste and judge in the final round

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How can I buy tickets?

Our co-host Planned2Give is hosting our ticket site here.

When and where is the event?

Diced in Dayton will be held at The Brightside Music & Event Venue ballroom on Tuesday, September 13, beginning at 6:00 pm. VIP ticket holders will have early access at 5:30 pm.

What's happening at the event?

During the event, participating chefs will be serving up their dishes to guests in a casual format. Guests can wander through the space, sample as many dishes as they'd like, and vote for their favorite. A brief program will be held to conclude the event and announce the final Diced in Dayton Champion. A cash bar will be open throughout the night, and other fun activities will be announced soon.

Do you need sponsors or raffle items?

Yes! Please email Taylor Naragon at taylor@miamivalleymeals.org or give her a call at 937-938-7141 to discuss potential sponsorships. You can view our sponsor packages here.

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