All Children's Hospital Tampa Guild

Iron Chef...Tampa Style, The Fundraiser

Sunday, March 25, 2007
11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

A La Carte Event Pavilion
4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa 33634

$85 per person includes, “All You Can Eat” Food Tasting
Open Bar, Live, Silent & Art Gallery Auction
Live Entertainment by Guitarist & Composer Les Sabler

Master of Ceremony Andy Bowen (Clearview Communications)

Q: What is Iron Chef America…Tampa Style
A: A fun afternoon where 300 people will enjoy the samplings from 20 different Chefs. The guests are your judges, all dishes must include the secret ingredient & Iron Chefs battle for the coveted title, “Iron Chef America…Tampa Style.”

Q: How is All Children’s Hospital Tampa Guild Involved
A: Net Proceeds will directly fund the new All Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in St. Petersburg. The 315 million project is slated to open in 2009.

Q: What are the Rules
A: The rules are similar to the network show except NO PROS… just AMATEUR CHEFS who love to cook. Chefs may create up to three dishes of appetizer, soup, main entrée, side dish or dessert. Each dish must include the secret ingredient! The difference between our Iron Chef & the Food Network's national program is that you will not be timed & may work in the convenience of your own kitchen or on-site (frying, wok, sushi, salad prep, etc.)

Q: Cooking Styles & Recipes
A: All Chefs must declare a cooking style at time of registration. Remember to be conscientious of guests with food allergies or those who may be sensitive to hot & spicy foods. Every guest matters when it’s time to vote!

EVENT PROGRAM

9:00 am: Silent Auction Committee Set Up, A La Carte set up tables, décor, 3-bars

9:30-10:11:30 am: Chef's arrive & Set up stations

11:00 am: Set Up Les Sabler & Company

11:30 am: Doors open, registration, Terrace Salon-silent auction. Great Hall-renderings, membership, teen branch, 2-bars
  

1:00 pm: Guests enter Ballroom, jazz music Les Sabler & Company, open bar

1:20 pm: Master of Ceremony-Andy Bowen (Welcome Guests, intro Catherine Zito, Joel Momberg, Sponsors & Chefs)

1:30 pm: Tasting Opens

2:00 pm: Announce Silent Auction Wrap Up / Payment in corridor

3:00 pm: Tasting Ends / Tally votes

3:30 pm: Awards Ceremony…Iron Chef America 2007

Q: Who Judges the Food
A: The guests! Everyone is given three colored stones (Blue-Best Overall, Orange-Best Use of Secret Ingredient & Green for Most Creative. ) Guests sample foods at each Chef Station & vote! Prizes will be awarded to three winners!

With time permitting, Iron Chefs & assistants may taste competitor’s gourmet delights, however you may not participate in judging.

Q: Tampa Guild Cookbook
A: Iron Chef Participants automatically grant the ACH Tampa Guild permission to copy & reproduce recipe’s submitted for the sole purpose of the Tampa Guild Cookbook. Recipes will be compiled and sold at the fundraiser & throughout the year to benefit All Children’s Hospital.

Chefs must submit three recipes by completing the online forms at: www.allchildrenstampa.org, click on chef information, click on chef recipe.

Q: Photography & Video
A: Iron Chef Participants automatically grant the ACH Tampa Guild permission to use photo and or video taken at the event for publication or advertisement.

Q: How Do Chefs Feed Everyone & Who Pays for the Food
A: Each Chef is a Sponsor by donating time, talents & ingredients to feed 300 people.

The portion of food is toothpick sample size & may be served directly to the guest’s plastic plate (provided by host) or in a small condiment cup (Provided by chef.) Example 1-boneless, skinless chicken breast can be cut into 9-toothpick samples. Five whole chicken breasts will feed 90 people. (Approx. $1.00 per person) Chefs will be notified if guest amount changes.

Q: Chefs & Assistant’s Attire
A: Chefs will receive a white Chef jacket & a Chef hat compliments of the ACH Tampa Guild. Please where dark slacks. Assistants may wear a white shirt, dark slacks & apron of their choice.

Q: Iron Chef Examples
A: Visit www.foodtv.com or http://howdoyouironchef.com. Watch the original Iron Chef program on the Food TV Network, “Iron Chef America,” airs on Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m.

Q: What Will the Tampa Guild Provide
A: One-8 foot table, linens, and two metal chafing pans with lids, hot water, 2-sterno, lighters, plastic plates, napkins, cutlery, and chef jacket/hat & table/sponsor signage.

Metal warming pans will be delivered by a Brandon rental company to a convenient location in Tampa. Chefs or assistants may pick up pans on Friday, March 23 or Saturday, March 24 (Location to be determined.) The rental company will pick up cleaned pans from the A La Carte Event Pavilion.

Q: What Do the Chefs Provide
A: Aside from the three dishes, Chefs must bring serving utensils, condiment cups, salt & pepper, grated cheese, guest spoons for soup or gumbo, towels, potholders, fryers, woks, cutting board, etc. Chefs are required to bring a floor mat to cover the carpeted area behind the table. Example: An office chair mat will secure to the carpet & prevent slipping if a spill occurs. Left over food may be taken home or donated to the employees of the hospital. Please bring Tupperware or baggies.

Q: Chef Sponsors
A: Click on the Sponsor link for more information

Q: Chef Recognition & Program Bio
A. For participating as an Iron Chef, you will be acknowledged in our Cookbook/Program.

Iron Chefs must submit a Chef Bio no later then February 25.
Visit www.allchildrenstampa.org, click on Iron Chef Information & Chef Bio.

Q: Chef/Assistant Admission & Guest Tickets
A: Chefs may have 1-2 assistants. Chefs and assistants will receive complimentary admission to the event.

Invite your family, friends & coworkers to support you! Tickets are available at www.allchildrenstampa.org or by contacting president@allchildrenstampa.org.

Q: VIP Reception
A: Several weeks following the event, Iron Chefs will be invited to attend a VIP Reception. Attendees will include Sponsors, ACH Guild & Foundation. Stay tuned for more details.

Q: What Is The Secret Ingredient?
A: After a Chef has submitted an online registration form, the secret ingredient along with a Chef booklet will be emailed .

After the theme ingredient has been revealed, no Iron Chef will be permitted to change their cooking style.

The theme ingredient must be a distinct part of every dish and essential to the overall flavor of the finished dish! It is not a garnish or a hidden flavor. Points can be lost for example, if no one can taste any apple in your “apple garlic onion casserole.” Sauces or condiments made with the theme ingredient will count, but only if they are essential to the complete taste of the entire dish.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. On behalf of the members of the Tampa Guild & Iron Chef Committee, we thank you for your spirited enthusiasm & wish you the best in this competition.

May the best Chef win!

Sincerely,

Co-Chairpersons Catherine M. Zito & Heather Ceresoli

Iron Chef America…Tampa Style

All Children’s Hospital Tampa Guild

president@allchildrens.org or 813.486.2416

hceresoli@verizon.net or 813.748.4649