About the event
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in New York City, Mike, Grandma's Kitchen's cook, was managing a Food Pantry. While many Food Pantries in the city closed down during the pandemic, his remained open despite concerns for their own staff's safety as the virus was not yet understood at all. Mike journeyed into Manhattan each day wearing a hazmat suit and a scarf wrapped around his face, hoping for the best.
It was during this time that we became aware of the work of World Central Kitchen. They quickly began providing hot meals to the Food Pantry that were able to be distributed to the community.
Grandma's Kitchen did a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen and another organization in March 2022, soon after the war in Ukraine began. After that fundraiser and with the support of our community, we were able to donate $1770!
This benefit dinner will feature a Five Course Dinner and Hors D'Oeuvres based on recipes from The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen.
About World Central Kitchen
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 350 million nourishing meals around the world.
When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes with the urgency of now to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need.
We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis. Learn more at wck.org.
Event Agenda
4:00 - 4:30
Passed Hors D’Oeuvres & Cash Bar
- A Cash Bar will be available featuring Soda/Sparkling Water/Bottled Water $3, Beer $7, Wine $9 with $1 of each drink sold benefitting World Central Kitchen in addition to a portion of each event ticket sold
4:30 - 6:00
- Live Music
- Served Dinner
- Dessert
Menu - Coming Soon!
The menu will be based on recipes from The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope by Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen.
- Hors D’Oeuvres: TBD
- Bread: TBD
- Soup: TBD
- Salad: TBD
- Entree: TBD
- Dessert: TBD
Fundraising Events: A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold benefits World Central Kitchen. Join Grandma’s Kitchen also this year for fundraising events benefitting Wild Kind Care, the Humane Societies of Chemung and Schuyler Counties, and Southern Finger Lakes Pride.
More Information
Allergens: Foods at Grandma's Kitchen may contain or come into contact with soy, wheat, or tree nuts. If you have any allergy concerns, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com.
All Vegan: All items are vegan and made with love at Grandma’s Kitchen. Menu is subject to change based on availability.
Local Ingredients: Menu features local produce from Muddy Fingers Farm and Silver Queen Farm. Menu also features Crystal City olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Parking: Ample free lot parking is available. Park and enter where you see the Regal Movie Theater entrances and go up to the Food Court on the second floor. Grandma's Kitchen Arnot Mall is located in the former Friendly's.
Accessibility: An escalator and an elevator are available to access the second floor. The restrooms are accessible and within Grandma's Kitchen on the same floor. Because Grandma's Kitchen is in a former Friendly's, the tables are built in booths. Wheelchairs are able to be accomodated at three of the tables. If you require an accessible table, please indicate this during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com.
Special Events: If you will be celebrating a special event, please let us know during the event registration process or email us at grandmaskitchenarnotmall@gmail.com and we will do our best to make your experience a little extra special!
Beverages: Soda, iced tea, juice, beer, wine, and cider will be available for purchase from our bar during the event.
Cancelations: If you need to reschedule or cancel, please contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help you out. 48 hours before the event, we are no longer able to offer refunds because we will be busy cooking and preparing for you. If there is availability, we may be able to switch you to a different seating at the same event. Otherwise, we can offer your meal To Go.
