CRAVE

ABOUT THE EVENT

This is not your average culinary competition. Expect bold flavors, inventive dishes, and an awe-inspiring display of talent and passion.

Beyond the plate, Crave offers:
- Creative cuisine and delicious libations
- Unique entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere
- Networking and socializing opportunities with community-minded individuals
- A chance to directly impact the fight against youth hunger

Crave is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of community and compassion and a delectable way to raise funds for FOCP’s year-round food programs.

Come hungry. Leave inspired.

AN APPETITE FOR CHANGE

Kids can’t thrive on an empty stomach and food insecurity prevents youth from reaching their full potential. Proceeds from Crave provide critical funding for our food programs as we transition into the start of a new school year.

Through the efforts of five food programs, FOCP provides meals on weekends and extended breaks to roughly 1,100 K-12 youth in seven school districts.

Crave is a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with our mission! Offering a great environment for socialization and networking while creating awareness and raising funds to alleviate youth hunger.

TICKET OFFERINGS

$85 - General Admission
- Event Entrance at 6pm
- Mix & Mingle Format
- Single Seat at Table for 10-Course Tasting
- Opportunity to Vote for Community Choice Award
- Access to Raffle Packages & Games
- Live Entertainment

$1,000 - Reserved Table of 8
- All offerings from General Admission, PLUS
- Early Entrance at 5:30 PM
- Exclusive and Reserved Table of 8 for 10-Course Tasting
- Served Specialty Cocktail
- Community Market Gift

Join us for Crave, an unforgettable evening where community, creativity, and cuisine come together to make a difference.

PURCHASE TICKETS

WHY SPONSOR?
Crave is a unique opportunity for businesses and individuals to highlight their support for FOCP and their commitment to the community while receiving high brand visibility.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, REACH OUT TO LORI@FOCPMN.ORG

SPONSOR

LOCAL COMPETING CHEFS

Crave is a culinary competition like no other, featuring the most talented chefs in Southern MN. Each local chef has been tasked with transforming an ingredient from a FOCP food pack into unique and delectable tastings.

With ingredients ranging from easy mac, banana chips, applesauce, pretzel goldfish, and more, attendees can expect to witness endless creativity and culinary skill at its finest while supporting the fight against youth hunger with FOCP.

The competing chefs and restaurants at Crave on September 25th, 2025 are...
- Mike and Nate with M&N
- Angie with Pub 500
- Shawn with S&B BBQ
- Charles with ATOM
- Kevin and Culinary Students with SCC Culinary Arts Program
- Kelsey with Care Doula, LLC!

More chefs to be announced soon!