Join Chefs Thomas Keller, Jérôme Bocuse,  Paul Bartolotta, William Bradley, Team USA 2017 Gold Medalist, Mathew Peters and Team USA 2023 (Coach Robert Sulatycky, Chef Jeffery Hayashi and Commis Franco Fugel) for this extraordinary culinary event to support Ment’or at The Thermal Club on Saturday, October 29th, 2022

Enjoy an intimate cocktail reception followed by a decadent five-course dinner and lively auction.  This dinner is themed as an homage to Chef Paul Bocuse, the founder of the global culinary competition, The Bocuse d’Or.  Team USA 2017, Chef Mathew Peters, will be sharing his experience of his unprecedented Gold Medal victory at the Bocuse d’Or Finals that year.  Guests will also hear from Team USA 2023 who will share what training is like leading up to the competition this coming January.  

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, October 29
Cocktail and Dinner
-6:00 PM Cocktail Reception  
-7:00 PM 5-Course Seated Dinner with Live Auction

*All auction proceeds benefit Mentor

PRICING: 

Tickets:

$6,000 per couple  
$5,000 per couple for Thermal Members

Sponsorship packages available.  Please contact David Arnold at david@mentorbkb.org.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Event details and schedule subject to change. 100% of net proceeds benefit Ment’or.

Scroll to the bottom to purchase tickets now!

Join President of Team USA and Host Chef Gavin Kaysen, Ment’or Chefs Paul Bartolotta, Emma Bengtsson, Thomas Keller, Ming Tsai and Team USA 2023 (Coach Robert Sulatycky, Chef Jeffery Hayashi and Commis Franco Fugel) for this spectacular charity event at the newly opened Mara restaurant and bar on September 24 and 25, 2022. 

On Saturday, enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception followed by a collaborative six-course dinner and lively auction. On Sunday, experience Mara’s restorative Mediterranean brunch. A limited number of packages are available including a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Cocktail and Dinner
-6:00 PM Cocktail Reception  
-7:00 PM 6 Course Seated Dinner with Live Auction at Mara Restaurant

For Tickets please scroll to the bottom of page.

PRICING: 

Ticket packages from $850 to $3895 available.

Sponsorship packages available.  Please contact David Arnold at david@mentorbkb.org.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Event details and schedule subject to change. 100% of net proceeds benefit Ment’or.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor:

Join Robb Report and Ment’or Chefs Jerome Bocuse, Junior Borges, Daniel Boulud, Olivier Couvin, Suzanne Goin, Tim Hollingsworth and Philip Tessier for the annual Culinary Masters experience hosted this year at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal on October 7-10th, 2022. Experience an unforgettable weekend of gourmet dining experiences, exquisite wine pairings, intimate culinary classes, and a friendly golf tournament with your favorite chefs.

All auction proceeds benefit Ment’or. 

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Arrival & Welcome Dinner at El Farallon
-Arrive at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
-Welcome reception and dinner at El Farallon hosted by the Waldorf Culinary team, presented by Clase Azul.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Cocktail and Gala Dinner with Silent and Live Auction
-Day at leisure
-Champagne Toast Reception with Silent Auction
-Extraordinary culinary experience with the Culinary Masters at Don Manuel’s restaurant followed by live auction

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Golf Tournament, Cooking Experience & Dinner on the Beach
-Breakfast at leisure
-Play in a friendly golf tournament with the Culinary Masters at The Grand Golf Club OR participate in a special, hands-on cooking class experience with Culinary Master Chef Philip Tessier
-Spirits tasting at the Agave Study
-Fiesta dinner under the stars on the beach

MONDAY, October 10th
Farewell Brunch
-Farewell Brunch
-Departures

PRICING:

FULL EXPERIENCE: COUPLE: $11,950/SINGLE: $10,550
Friday-Monday, October 7-10, 2022
-Includes all meals wines and spirits (not inclusive of food and beverages purchased through your room or separately at the resort)
-Three nights’ accommodations in an Oceanview King Room with a plunge pool (up to 2 guests)
-All activities, with the exception of add-on spa services
-Gift package and specialty Culinary Masters menu and program
-Does not include flights, transportation to and from airport to resort and golf club rentals

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For additional details about the event click here, or contact Caroline Berry at carolineb@robbreport.com.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Event details and schedule subject to change. 100% of silent and live auction proceeds benefit ment’or.

Please join Chefs Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Jérôme Bocuse, Gavin Kaysen, Michael Anthony, Esther Ha, Shaun Hergatt, James Kent, Alex Lee, Bryan Noury, Mathew Peters, & the Ment’or Golf Committee for our 2022 Charity Golf Tournament!

We are excited to bring back this key fundraiser while enjoying a fantastic day on the course at Deepdale Golf Club, one of the preeminent private clubs in America.  This event is held in honor of one of our great supporters and founding Board members, the late Joel Buchman. Proceeds support Team USA 2023 and our young chef programs.

This tournament is named after Joel Buchman who was dedicated to building a strong network and community of young American cooks for the restaurant profession. Your support helps provide aspiring culinarians access to unique educational opportunities, valued mentors, and also support for Team USA at the 2023 Bocuse d’Or. 

The late Joel Buchman surrounded by all of his chef friends.

We hope you can join us for a day of fun on the course!

Deepdale Golf Club
300 North Service Road
Manhasset, NY 11030

Monday, August 15, 2022
9:00 AM: Registration
10:00 AM: Shotgun Start
Cocktail Reception and Awards Ceremony to Follow

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual player: $3,500
Fair market value is $800

Basic Foursome: $12,500
Fair market value is $3,200

Includes greens fees, caddie fees, breakfast, on-course lunch, refreshments throughout the day and cocktail reception & awards ceremony

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$2,500
Tee Box Sponsor
Logo included on one (1) tee sign

$25,000
Four Golfers
Logo included on one (1) tee sign
Four (4) tickets to the dinner the night before at Per Se
Fair market value is $5,000

$40,000
Three (3) golfers plus one (1) chef golfer
Logo included on Two (2) tee signs
Six (6) tickets to the dinner the night before at Per Se
Fair market value is $5,100

$50,000
Four (4) golfers plus one (1) chef golfer (5 players total)
Logo included on Two (2) tee signs
Presentation of Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin
Eight (8) tickets to the dinner the night before at Per Se
Fair market value is $6,800

Purchase tickets below.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please email david@mentorbkb.org.

If you are unable to join us but would like to donate or sponsor a chef, please click here.

Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable. Price does not include accommodations or travel. All net proceeds will be donated to ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly. By purchasing tickets, you agree to abide by course rules and regulations. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Join renowned Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Ment’or for a virtual culinary voyage to Alsace!

Explore Alsatian cuisine with Chef Kreuther as he demonstrates how to create Spaetzle and a decadent festive dish of Tartare of Yellowfin Tuna and Diver Scallops with Caviar

Featured Dishes:

Spaetzle

Tartare of Yellowfin Tuna and Diver Scallops with Caviar

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Time:  6:00pm EST

Via Zoom

Your experience includes:

– Zoom link to join the class

– Recipe and ingredient list

– An exclusive Q&A with Chef Kreuther and the launch of his cookbook “The Spirit of Alsace”

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of young chefs in America.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Key Details: 

Once your purchase is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.

At least 5 days before the class, you will receive an additional email from Ment’or with all information you need to join, including suggested ingredients, prep notes, and the recipe. 

You will receive your Zoom login details at least 3 hours in advance of the class. If you have questions or cannot find the email, please contact jaimie.chew@mentorbkb.org.  

The class is scheduled to be 60 minutes long, but please allocate an additional 10-15 minutes in case it runs over. 

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. ^(C)2021 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Please note that the amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount of money contributed over the value of the goods provided by Ment’or.  Ment’or will send you an acknowledgement letter.

Don’t miss an exclusive virtual culinary experience with Chef Bradley Kilgore!

Don’t miss this exclusive event!

Included in this virtual event, you will enjoy:

Cocktail and cooking demonstration alongside Chef Bradley Kilgore, a special AAdvantage® Aviator® cardmember gift and a Q&A session.

(Ingredients are not provided)

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
6:00 PM EST | Virtual Cooking Lesson

Via Zoom

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

This private event is for American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmembers and their guest only. 

Key Details:

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.

At least 5 days before the virtual culinary experience, you will receive an additional email from Ment’or with all the information you need to join.

You will receive your Zoom login details at least 3 hours in advance of the virtual culinary experience. If you have questions or cannot find the email, please contact jaimie.chew@mentorbkb.org.  

The experience is scheduled to be 60 minutes long, but please allocate an additional 10-15 minutes in case it runs over. 

In order to gain entry to the Zoom, please make sure to confirm the name that will appear for your log in.  Only the names on the list will be admitted to the experience.  If you have purchased this ticket for a guest, please provide us with this name prior to the class to prevent any delays in admitting the guest. 

We recommend you arrive to join the virtual culinary experience 5 minutes early to set up your device and connection. You will need a device to stream the Zoom, a strong internet connection, the ingredients in the recipe, and suggested kitchen equipment. 

You will be muted upon entry to the room. Please remain muted and use the “raise hand” feature if you would like to be unmuted to ask a question. You can also type your questions into the chat. 

We recommend staying in Speaker Mode for the duration of the Zoom. This will allow you to have the best view of the Chef and cooking. 

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. ^(C)2021 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

By purchasing a ticket to attend this event, you and your guest agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:

I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage^(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage^(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage^(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage^(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.

American Airlines, AAdvantage^(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc. © 2021 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.

The AAdvantage^(R) Aviator^(R) Mastercard^®, World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard are issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

© 2021 Barclays Bank Delaware, PO Box 8801, Wilmington, DE 19801, Member FDIC.

Attend our exclusive virtual event featuring award winning Chef Norman Van Aken!

Cook alongside renowned Chef Norman Van Aken and go behind the scenes as he teaches you how to make Grilled Spiced Shrimp Brochettes with Brazilian Plantain Crema.

Featured Dish:

Grilled Spiced Shrimp Brochettes with Brazilian Plantain Crema

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Time:  6:00pm EST

Via Zoom

Your experience includes:

– Zoom link to join the class

– Recipe and ingredient list

– An exclusive Q&A with Chef Van Aken

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of young chefs in America.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Thank you to our Product Sponsor:

Key Details: 

Once your purchase is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.

At least 5 days before the class, you will receive an additional email from Ment’or with all information you need to join, including suggested ingredients, prep notes, and the recipe. 

You will receive your Zoom login details at least 3 hours in advance of the class. If you have questions or cannot find the email, please contact jaimie.chew@mentorbkb.org.  

The class is scheduled to be 60 minutes long, but please allocate an additional 10-15 minutes in case it runs over. 

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. ^(C)2021 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Please note that the amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the amount of money contributed over the value of the goods provided by Ment’or.  Ment’or will send you an acknowledgement letter.

Don’t miss this exclusive virtual culinary experience with Chef Junior Borges!

Don’t miss this exclusive event!

Included in this virtual event, you will enjoy:

Cocktail and cooking demonstration alongside Chef Junior Borges, a special AAdvantage® Aviator® cardmember gift and a Q&A session.

(Ingredients are not provided)

Monday, November 8, 2021
6:00 PM CT | Virtual Cooking Lesson

Via Zoom

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

This private event is for American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmembers and their guest only. 

Key Details:

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.

At least 5 days before the virtual culinary experience, you will receive an additional email from Ment’or with all the information you need to join.

You will receive your Zoom login details at least 3 hours in advance of the virtual culinary experience. If you have questions or cannot find the email, please contact jaimie.chew@mentorbkb.org.  

The experience is scheduled to be 60 minutes long, but please allocate an additional 10-15 minutes in case it runs over. 

In order to gain entry to the Zoom, please make sure to confirm the name that will appear for your log in.  Only the names on the list will be admitted to the experience.  If you have purchased this ticket for a guest, please provide us with this name prior to the class to prevent any delays in admitting the guest. 

We recommend you arrive to join the virtual culinary experience 5 minutes early to set up your device and connection. You will need a device to stream the Zoom, a strong internet connection, the ingredients in the recipe, and suggested kitchen equipment. 

You will be muted upon entry to the room. Please remain muted and use the “raise hand” feature if you would like to be unmuted to ask a question. You can also type your questions into the chat. 

We recommend staying in Speaker Mode for the duration of the Zoom. This will allow you to have the best view of the Chef and cooking. 

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. ^(C)2021 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

By purchasing a ticket to attend this event, you and your guest agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:

I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage^(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage^(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage^(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage^(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.

American Airlines, AAdvantage^(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc. © 2021 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.

The AAdvantage^(R) Aviator^(R) Mastercard^®, World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard are issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

© 2021 Barclays Bank Delaware, PO Box 8801, Wilmington, DE 19801, Member FDIC.

Join award winning Chef Ming Tsai for a virtual culinary experience!

Don’t miss this exclusive event!

Included in this exclusive virtual event, you will enjoy: Mocktail and cooking demonstration alongside Chef Ming Tsai, a meal kit with all the ingredients that you will need to create these recipes from the comfort of your own kitchen, special cardmember gift of an AAdvantage® Aviator® cooler bag and a Q&A session.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021
6:30 PM EST | Virtual Cooking Lesson

Via Zoom

Proceeds benefit Ment’or in support of Team USA and young chefs in America.

This private event is for American Airlines AAdvantage® Aviator® Mastercard® cardmembers and their guest only. 

Key Details:

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.

At least 5 days before the virtual culinary experience, you will receive an additional email from Ment’or with all the information you need to join.

You will receive your Zoom login details at least 3 hours in advance of the virtual culinary experience. If you have questions or cannot find the email, please contact jaimie.chew@mentorbkb.org.  

The experience is scheduled to be 60 minutes long, but please allocate an additional 10-15 minutes in case it runs over. 

In order to gain entry to the Zoom, please make sure to confirm the name that will appear for your log in.  Only the names on the list will be admitted to the experience.  If you have purchased this ticket for a guest, please provide us with this name prior to the class to prevent any delays in admitting the guest. 

We recommend you arrive to join the virtual culinary experience 5 minutes early to set up your device and connection. You will need a device to stream the Zoom, a strong internet connection, the ingredients in the recipe, and suggested kitchen equipment. 

You will be muted upon entry to the room. Please remain muted and use the “raise hand” feature if you would like to be unmuted to ask a question. You can also type your questions into the chat. 

We recommend staying in Speaker Mode for the duration of the Zoom. This will allow you to have the best view of the Chef and cooking. 

Terms and Conditions:

Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred with prior notice. All net proceeds will be donated to Ment’or, Ltd. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility. ^(C)2021 Ment’or, Ltd. All rights reserved.

By purchasing a ticket to attend this event, you and your guest agree to be photographed or filmed and consent to the following:

I hereby irrevocably authorize and grant permission to Ment’or, their successors and assigns, and their respective officers authorized by them (collectively, “Grantees”), to use, separately or together, my name, picture, or other likeness (collectively, the “Images”), in whole or in part, in connection with the event “Aviator Cardmember Dinner” in any and all media now or hereafter known (including, without limitation, broadcast and cable television, industrial media, internet, social media) throughout the world, in perpetuity. I hereby release, discharge and agree to hold harmless Grantees and Barclays and its agencies and affiliated entities from using the Images in accordance with the terms hereof, including but not limited to any liability for what might be deemed misrepresentation or defamation of me, my character or person due to distortion, alteration, optical illusion or otherwise due to faulty reproduction which may occur in the finished product. In addition, you are allowing us to email you after the event with a link to all photos taken at the event as well as a short survey to express your feedback after the event. Any misuse of the Images is strictly prohibited. I hereby warrant that I am 21 years of age or older. I agree that this agreement shall be governed under the laws of Delaware, excluding its conflicts of law provisions.

American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage^(R) program and its terms and conditions at any time without notice, and to end the AAdvantage^(R) program with six months’ notice. Any such changes may affect your ability to use the awards or mileage credits that you have accumulated. Unless specified, AAdvantage^(R) miles earned through this promotion/offer do not count toward elite-status qualification or AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) status. American Airlines is not responsible for products or services offered by other participating companies. For complete details about the AAdvantage^(R) program, visit aa.com/aadvantage.

American Airlines, AAdvantage^(R), the Flight Symbol logo and AAdvantage Million Miler^(SM) are marks of American Airlines, Inc. © 2021 American Airlines, Inc. All rights reserved.

The AAdvantage^(R) Aviator^(R) Mastercard^®, World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard are issued by Barclays Bank Delaware (Barclays) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

© 2021 Barclays Bank Delaware, PO Box 8801, Wilmington, DE 19801, Member FDIC.