Shake the Hand that Feeds You is the largest fundraiser event that we plan. In particular, it raises funds for our local Slow Food chapter, which we use to support community gardens/farms and food-related events throughout the year.

This year's chef line-up includes:

Amy Lozier, formerly of Omega Artisan Bakery
Charley Sigler, Executive Chef of Littleton’s Market
Dan Varga, The Hungarian Butcher
Laura Lee Di Cintio, formerly of Ajumama Korean Food truck
Po Cambo, Hot Sauce Boss
Tommy Tucker, Pastry Chef and coordinator of Columbus State's The Mix
with Daniel Riesenberger of Dan the Baker providing bread service

Regular Ticket Pricing

The below amounts are in USD and do not include associated ticket fees. Tickets are especially limited this year!

Children 5-12 (with member code*): 55
Children 5-12 (non-members): 65
For individuals 13+ (with member code*): 110
For individuals 13+ (non-members): 130
**NEW THIS YEAR**: Committed table of 6: 650 (please note that this option is non-refundable)

If you are no longer able to purchase tickets, please email markanthony@slowfoodcolumbus.org immediately to be placed on a waitlist. Additional seats will be added to this ticketing site should they become available. Ticket sales will remain open until we reach maximum capacity.

*REGARDING MEMBERSHIP PRICING

If you are a paid member of Slow Food USA and affiliated with Slow Food Columbus or any other Slow Food Chapter, note that you are eligible for special Member pricing for this event! To receive the discount code needed to activate the Member option, please contact Chapter Leader Mark Anthony Arceno (markanthony@slowfoodcolumbus.org) with your Slow Food Member ID number. If you are not a paid member of Slow Food, but would like to join and receive reduced pricing for this event, please visit https://slowfoodusa.org/become-a-member/ to join or renew your membership. Once you have completed this, email Mark Anthony with your membership information.

BENEFITS FOR BEING A SLOW FOOD MEMBER

In addition to a discounted rate for this dinner and our local events, as well as knowing that your membership costs are helping to support the Slow Food movement locally, nationally, and as part of the larger international network, Slow Food members receive:

25% discount on most Slow Food USA merchandise

10% off annual Slow Wine Guide

Slow Food discounts at The Foodocracy and Planted Places

Three e-updates from the Slow Food USA team each year

Discount on all virtual conferences hosted by Slow Food USA

News and updates from your local chapter, with information about events, volunteer opportunities and ways to support your local food community

Discounts on local and regional Slow Food events

REGARDING REFUNDS

As we seek to raise funding through this event, we do our best to keep an eye on our event budget, sourcing ingredients as we are able from our community partners. As such, tickets (except for committed tables) are refundable up to 14 days in advance of our dinner. Do know that tickets are transferable; that is, if you find out last-minute that you cannot attend, please feel free to share your seat(s) with someone else and let us know so that we may update the guest list on our end. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

REGARDING DONATIONS

Know that we kindly accept any and all donations sent through this online platform alongside your ticket purchase.

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