Hands for Hunger is gearing up for its largest Paradise Plates event to date, featuring a mouthwatering lineup of eats and drinks from 40 of the country's top chefs, vintners, brewers and beverage purveyors.
This year, Nassau's tastiest fundraiser will also feature local and international celebrities, like the 2017 Stoli Cocktail Master mixologist Marv Cunningham, winner of Iron Chef Thailand Pastry Edition, Jason Licker, and members of the silver medalist 2017 Bahamas Culinary Team.
Live entertainment will be provided by Willis and the Illest Reggae Band and DJ Ignite on the turntables.
"Paradise Plates is a creative and vibrant event.
Each year we are excited to introduce new flavors by engaging award-winning international and out-island chefs, an exciting line up of some of the best musicians on the island, and an ambiance that is designed to perfection by Island Destination Services and Zamar Productions," said Zeleka Knowles executive director, Hands for Hunger.
"Paradise Plates is a memorable evening that balances fun and philanthropy and ultimately allows Hands for Hunger to have food rescue trucks on the road for yet another year," Knowles continued.
Hands for Hunger has joined forces with generous sponsors and 40 leading restaurants and beverage purveyors to showcase the very best culinary offerings in The Bahamas. Paradise Plates 2017 will be held Saturday, September 30, at the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis.
A travel-themed raffle, an art and leisure silent auction and a wine pull raffle are sure to make this year's event one to remember.
Look for first-time appearances by Atlantis’ Sun & Ice; Biggity Bistro & Boutique; The Bearded Clam; Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar’s Café Madeleine and 3 Tides; Pink Octopus; Jason Licker; Pulpy Artisan Style Frozen Desserts; Wild Thyme; Aquafire Bar & Grill; and Yummy Sky Juice. And enjoy signature fare prepared by returning chefs and beverage purveyors including Atlantis’ Nobu and Olives; Dunkin’ Donuts; Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits; Le Petit Gourmet; Pirate Republic Brewery; Cassava Grille; Louis & Steen’s New Orleans Coffeehouse; Graycliff Chocolatier; Aquapure; Old Fort Bay Club; Young’s Fine Wine, Luciano’s of Chicago; Bristol Wines & Spirits; Drifter’s at the Fish Fry; Sands Beer; Sapodilla Fine Dining; 700 Wines & Spirits; Athena’s Cafe & Bar; Caribbean Bottling Company; Black Angus; Summer Palace; John Watling’s Distillery; Pop Stop; The Island House’s Mahogany House and Shima; and 1648 Bar & Grille, French Leave Resort, Eleuthera.
Paradise Plates 2017 is presented by ALIV, Island Luck Foundation and JetBlue. Other sponsors include Automall, Gunvor, J.S. Johnson Co. Ltd, Scotiabank, Caribbean Bottling Company, Damianos Sotheby’s International, The D’Albenas Agency, Julius Baer, New Providence Development Co Ltd., Food & Fun for a Good Cause NUA Insurance, Agents & Brokers and Summit Insurance; and in-kind sponsors, Atlantis Resort, Zamar Productions, Island Destination Services, Smith-Benjamin Art & Design, Sign Island and Bahamas Local.com.
Paradise Plates tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.handsforhunger.org or at the Hands for Hunger’s office located at the New Providence Community Centre, Blake Road and Bahamas Vision Centre in The Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. Tickets are $175. All proceeds benefit Hands for Hunger.
About Hands for Hunger
Hands for Hunger is a registered not-for-profit Bahamian charity (#57211C) led by a volunteer Board of Directors, a small staff and fueled by the efforts of more than 1,800 dedicated volunteers. Hands for Hunger depends on corporate partners, community/civic groups and the generosity of the Bahamian community to perform its mission.
For more information about Hands for Hunger or Paradise Plates, visit www.handsforhunger.org or contact the Hands for Hunger office at 327-1660 or via email at tickets@handsforhunger.org
