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Achievement Academy’s 10th Annual Top Chef of Polk County, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Bonnet Springs Park’s Event Center. Join us for a night of delicious food and fellowship while raising much-needed funds for children from birth through age five with special needs or who are at risk for developmental delays.
Chefs will create and prepare their signature dish (tapas-style) accompanied by a wine or libation that complements the flavors of the dish. Guests will enjoy a cash bar, silent and live auctions, live music, and a tasting of signature dishes from Polk County’s leading Chefs. Guests will have the opportunity to try each Chef’s signature offering.
This year, we have 10 Chefs competing for the Top Chef of Polk County title! We are pleased to announce
the following participating Chefs who are committed to making this event a success!
Chef Patrick Baird, The Terrace Grille
Chef Jason Boniface, Maritime
Chef Tina Calhoon, Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
Chef EJ Commons, Essential Catering Solutions
Chef Cece Cortez, Terrie Lobb Catering, Inc.
Chef Kaelani Leone, Good Thyme
Chef Nik Minadakis, Charm City Seafood
Chef Matt Oakley, Crave & Copper
Chef Phil Robinson, The Catering Company of Central Florida
Chef Patrick Walley, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
We are thankful to Publix Super Markets Charities for continuing their partnership as our Exclusive Presenting Sponsor for this event. Artistic General Contracting and Bartow Ford are our Master Chef Sponsors. Head Chef Sponsors include Bank of Central Florida; Hillcrest Partners; Steve & Janice Jones; Kelley Buick GMC; Pallet Recycle. Sous Chef Sponsors include John & Trish Buchanan; Dixie Signs, Inc.; Duane McQuillen Construction, Inc.; MIDFLORIDA Credit Union; Gordon Food Service; International Diamond Center; John & Deborah Weber. Dessert Level Sponsors are Larry & Jenny Black; Mike & Gina Brossart; Citizens Bank & Trust; Mulling Insurance Agency, Inc.; Brad & Melissa Murray; OMS Group, Inc.; Phoenix Properties, LLP; Prime Meridian Bank; Reed Mawhinney & Link; Saddle Creek Logistic Services; SouthState Bank; Summit Consulting, LLC; TECO.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Kristin Aiken at Kristin@AchievementAcademy.com or 863-683-6504.
Achievement Academy has been serving Polk County since 1956 and continues to work to fulfill its mission to give children the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Top Chef of Polk County is integral to helping us raise the funds necessary to provide all services at no cost to families. We are thankful for the generosity of our sponsors and our partners to help us create brighter futures for children with special beginnings!