Joel Buchman Charity Golf Classic | August 18-19, 2024
To celebrate this significant occasion, this year’s event will feature delicious culinary experiences on and off the course. Enjoy a day on the course with Chefs Michael Anthony, Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen, Thomas Keller, Alex Lee, Bryan Noury, Mathew Peters, Jamie Simpson and Ming Tsai. After a great day of golf, enjoy a cocktail reception hosted by Liberty National Golf Club Chef Stephen Yen, Chefs Cesare Casella, Eric Huang from Pecking House, Jihan Lee from Nami Nori, Helen Nguyen from Saigon Social, Cosme Aguilar from Casa Enrique and Chefs Nicholas Castellana and John Kosmidis from Prime Foods Distributor.
Enjoy a special dinner in NYC followed by a day of golf at one of the premier golf courses in the country. This tournament is held in honor of Joel Buchman, our General Counsel Emeritus, who was dedicated to Ment’or’s programs and goals for building a strong network and community of young American cooks for the restaurant profession.
Your support for this event follows in Joel’s steps and will provide aspiring culinarians access to unique educational opportunities, a valued mentor network, and support for Team USA for the upcoming 2025 Bocuse d’Or Finals in Lyon, France.
Cocktails and Dinner at SAGA NYC | Sunday, August 18, 2024
Chef James Kent was the Chef and Managing Partner of Saga Hospitality Group. Having overseen the kitchens of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad restaurant, he opened Crown Shy restaurant at 70 Pine Street, followed by SAGA at the top of the same building on the 63rd floor with breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. In October 2022, SAGA was awarded two Michelin stars.
SAGA Restaurant
70 Pine Street, 63rd Floor, New York, NY
6:00 PM: Cocktail Reception, 7:00 PM: Dinner
Attire: Business Casual
Our dinner at SAGA is generously supported by Peter and Jennifer Goldman
Golf Tournament at Liberty National | Monday, August 19, 2024
Golf Tournament at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ
Liberty National is one of the premier golf courses on the East Coast. Designed by Bob Cupp and World Golf Hall of Fame, golfer Tom Kite, you can enjoy one of the best skyline views of Manhattan while playing 18 holes of golf.
Liberty National Golf Club
100 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ
11:00 AM: 7:00 PM
Special Thanks To:
Amble, Betty Booze, Culinary Institute of America, Dinex, Ferio Tego, Gourmet Attitude, Hestan, ISAIA, JBI Chefs de France, Peter Millar, Prime Foods Distributor, Saga, SevenRooms, Shawmut, Snake River Farms, Soigné Hospitality Group, Smith Party Rentals, Steelite, The Chef’s Garden, TKRG, Proper Stock
Team USA 2025-Chef Stefani De Palma and Commis Bradley Waddle, won Gold at the 2024 Bocuse d’Or Americas Selection in New Orleans this past June. They are now training for the Finals which will take place in January 2025 in Lyon, France.
Team USA has stood twice on the podium, with Chef Mathew Peters winning Gold in 2017 and Chef Philip Tessier winning Silver in 2015.
Join us to cheer and support Team USA 2025 in Lyon as we look to make history once again!
$50,000 Package includes (for two guests):
* Four nights suite accommodations at Intercontinental Hotel in Lyon (Jan 24-28) * Breakfast daily at the hotel *Four Dinners with Ment’or Chefs * Private Car and Driver *Tickets to both days of competition *VIP Lounge access at competition (Jan 26 and 27) * Special Gift Bag
$25,000 Package includes (for two guests):
* Three nights suite accommodations at Sofitel hotel in Lyon (Jan 25-28) * Breakfast daily at the hotel * Three Dinners with Ment’or Chefs *Tickets to both days of competition * VIP Lounge access on Team USA competition day * Special Gift Bag
$15,000 Package includes (for two guests):
* Three Nights Deluxe Room accommodations at Sofitel hotel in Lyon (Jan 25-28) * Breakfast daily at the hotel * Three Dinners with Ment’or Chefs *Tickets to both days of competition *Reserved Grandstand Seating on Team USA competition day * Special Gift Bag
If you are looking for tickets only to the Bocuse d’Or Competition, please email us at info@mentorbkb.org. For more information or to book additional nights for your hotel accommodations, please email young.yun@mentorbkb.org.