2nd Annual Burger Benefit Brings a Crowd
The second annual Burger Benefit, held on Sept. 22 at NFA Burger, saw an incredible turnout of over 1,100 attendees. The event brought together chefs from around the country, all rallying together to raise money for food service workers. This year’s benefit was an even bigger success than the first, raising over $65,000.
The participation of chefs, the support of the attendees, and the generosity of all those involved truly made this event a remarkable testament to our commitment to help food service workers in crisis.
We also express immense appreciation to the teams from Maker’s Mark, Old Fourth Distillery and Tito's Handmade Vodka for their contributions that added an extra special touch to the afternoon. To our invaluable volunteers, who selflessly gave their time and energy to make this event a success, we are endlessly grateful for your dedication and service.
We extend our deepest thanks to chef Billy Kramer and the dedicated team at NFA Burger for graciously hosting our event and orchestrating the generous donation of ingredients for over 1,200 burgers prepared by our guest chefs. Their unwavering support and commitment to our cause makes unique events like this possible.
Together, with each of you standing by our side, we can continue to uplift and support those who feed us.
Thank You, Chefs!
Twenty-one renowned chefs cooked up delicious burgers throughout the day. Each chef created a unique specialty burger just for the event topped with everything from okra and kimchi to authentic Waffle House hash browns! We appreciate all of the chefs and their teams for their creativity and support:
Shai Lavi -The Third Space
Nick Leahy - Vice Kitchen
Ben Krawiecki - the Woodall, Marlow’s Tavern
Michael Lennox - Electric Hospitality
Geoff Melkonian - Breadwinner Cafe & Bakery
Freddy Money - Atlas, The Garden Room & Nami
Robert Owens IV - Owens and Hull
Kevin Rathbun - Kevin Rathbuns Steak
Mailk Rhasaan - Che Butter Jonez
Hector Santiago - El Super Pan
Billy Kramer - NFA Burger & Burger Benefit Chair
Andrew Zimmern - Emmy & Four-Time James Beard Award Winning TV Personality and Chef
Nick Barrington - East Lake Golf Club
John Benhase - Starland Yard
Gary Caldwell - Marcus Bar and Grille Atlanta
Danny Cerqueda - The Hansen Group
Jonathan and Justin Fox - Fox Brother Bar-B-Q
George Frangos - Farm Burger
Andy Gonzales - The Companion
Chris Hall - Unsukay Restaurant Group
Matthew Hyland - Si Baby-Q, Zoe Tong
The Mobile Auction is Still Open
We are thrilled to share that our mobile auction will remain open until Oct. 31.
Among the treasures awaiting your bids are a sumptuous Steak and Lobster dinner for two at The Buckhead Club, a Heritage Steel cookware set designed to elevate your culinary creations, and a delectable tasting menu dinner for four at The Deer & The Dove.
Each item not only holds the promise of a delightful experience but also the power to make a difference in the lives of our beloved food service community. With every bid, you are not just participating in an auction; you are standing hand in hand with us, united in our mission to provide stability and support to those who need it most.
