The culinary roots of Chef Kimberly McCune Gibson of Hungry Bee in Bainbridge are planted deeply in the memory of her Geauga County childhood, where her parents established early, lasting, and intertwining beliefs on the nature of food and community. Her culinary talent will be center stage crafting an exquisite culinary experience guests can’t resist!
HomeGrown Geauga (HGG), Geuaga Growth Partnership’s (GGP) annual benefit, will be held September 13, 2014, from 6 p.m -11 p.m. at the Federated Church Family Life Center, Bainbridge. Proceeds will go to expand GGP’s summer internship and career education programs for Geauga County’s High School students which are “Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce Today.”
The summer paid intern program, in full swing today, started with 9 students in 2012 and now helps 35 students earn money for education and life after high school and gives them real world work experience in different fields at 28 Geauga businesses and organizations.
Career Day programs will reach over 250 students in 2014 providing help with resumes, interviewing, soft skills, networking and much more. As a Kenston High School graduate from the Auburn Career Center Culinary Program, Chef McCune Gibson was supported by the community with scholarship awards that allowed her to train in classical European cuisine at the Culinary Institute of America.
Kimberly’s passion for food and an entrepreneurial spirit led her to form Hungry Bee, LLC; specializing in personal chef services, catering, cooking classes and event planning.
Kimberly will be joined by distinguished chefs (including Jonathan Bennett, executive chef of Moxie & Red restaurants and an Adams Reserve™ Cheddar aficionado, and Kelly Hanley Potts of the Agrarian Collective among others) who will create exquisite hors d’oeuvres.
Chef McCune Gibson’s grand buffet will showcase the products and produce of our agricultural community, with support from the Geauga County Farm Bureau and local growers.
This fun filled event will provide a host of activities and local entertainment. Photo souvenirs, caricature artists, and a performance by Jasmine Dragons acrobatic aerial team are just a few of the unique attractions. Music will be provided by The Little Ole Me’s, No Moss, and Switch.
The Gala includes a live auction of unique packages that include: golf outings, chef dinner for 12, Hilton Head condominium, landscape package and more.
An exclusive VIP lounge with full bar will be open to VIP guests starting at 6pm.
Tickets to the event are $100 General Admission and $125 for VIP. Advanced purchase required. Tickets can be purchased through the website or by calling 440-564-1060. Sponsorships of the event are available by contacting info@geaugagrowth.com.
The HomeGrown Geauga event is sponsored by Great Lakes Cheese (Diamond Sponsor), Hungry Bee, LLC, University Hospital Geauga Medical Center, Middlefield Cheese (Platinum Sponsors), Ohio Valley Group, Middlefield Bank (Silver Sponsors), Honest Scales Recycling (Bronze Sponsor), and Geauga County Farm Bureau (Supporting Sponsor).
