Join us on April 11 for the triumphant return of the most exciting culinary fundraising event on the North Shore, Beverly Bootstraps’ Best Chef!
Your support enables us to continue serving over 6,000 community members here in Beverly and across the North Shore.
Taste of the North Shore and Best Chef Competition

Save the Date!
Join us for a thrilling night of delectable food, raffles, a live auction, and a friendly competition at Best Chef on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
Watch as Alex Pineda from Que Mas, Bill Fogarty from Kitchen Table, and Gabe Cheung from Essex County Club compete for the title of “Best Chef” while preparing a dish sourced from food from our Food Pantry in front of over 250 attendees. Anna Rossi and Maria Sansone will join as judges for the evening.
The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a “Taste of the North Shore,” where some of the area’s best restaurants will provide specialty samples while you mingle with friends. At 7:15, local chefs will start battling it out for the esteemed title of Beverly Boostraps’ Best Chef. This unique competition tasks chefs to use 75% of their ingredients from our Food Pantry, and only 25% can come from their kitchens. Bid to win seats at a special chef tasting table. A live auction, cash bar, and dessert will round out the evening.
We hope you will join us for this exciting event. All funds raised will go directly to support the increasing number of individuals and families who turn to us in their times of need.
Competing Chefs

Gabe Cheung
With heritage rooted in Chinese and Cuban traditions, his passion is driven by fusion and flavor. Chef Gabe has been the executive chef of the Essex County Club since April 2017.

Alex Pineda
The son of legendary Boston chef and restaurateur, Lydia Shire, and former Chopped finalist, Alex Pineda is carving his own path as the co-owner of Que Mas in Beverly.

Bill Fogarty
Chef Bill Fogarty has spent 28 years in the food industry. He believes in working with local farmers and vendors and maintaining the integrity of food. He is the executive chef at Kitchen Table in Beverly.
Celebrity Judges

Anna Rossi
Emmy Award winning Lifestyle Host, TV Personality and Producer, Anna Rossi brings an authentic connection to food, travel and the art of gathering to viewers.

This could be you!
Join us for an exciting fundraiser! Bid on a unique opportunity to be a judge alongside the celebrity judges. Enjoy a delicious variety of dishes and help select the winner of the title Best Chef!

Maria Sansone
Maria Sansone is an Emmy Award-winning television host with an illustrious career and unmistakable voice in broadcasting spanning 3 decades.
What you need to know

Become a Sponsor
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$20,000
10 tickets
All Pastry Chef benefits plus:
Logo on event favors given to attendees
Premier spot on stage banner
Opportunity to provide opening remarks during the program
10 seats at the Chef’s Tasting Table
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EXECUTIVE CHEF SPONSOR
$10,000
10 tickets
All Pastry Chef benefits plus:
Reserved table during the competition and program
Logo on all drink napkins
Logo on stage banner
Premium recognition in print newsletter
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SOUS CHEF SPONSOR
$5,000 6 tickets
All Pastry Chef benefits plus:
Logo on table tents
Premium recognition in monthly e-news (6,000 contacts)
Shout-out from our Executive Director during the program
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PASTRY CHEF SPONSOR
$2,500
4 tickets
Benefits include:
4 seats at a reserved table during the competition and program
Name listed on all appropriate print materials prior to the event
Logo on event signage
Name and logo on the event website and social media thank you
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Are you unable to participate as a sponsor this year but would like to donate to Beverly Bootstraps and the essential work we do for our community? Click here to donate >>
To become a sponsor, please call Chris Nazareth at 978-927-1561 x118 or email him at cnazareth@beverlybootstraps.org. You may also register online by clicking here >>

Taste of the North Shore
Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources and long-term support to individuals and families, so they have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and lead self-sufficient, fulfilling lives. Our emergency and long-term programs provide low-income members of our service area with access to food, housing stability, adult and youth programs, education, counseling, and advocacy.
We are looking for local restaurants, caterers, and chefs to show their support for our work. Join us at Best Chef 2025 to be a part of our “Taste of the North Shore.”
Become a part of “Taste of the North Shore.”
Participating food vendors will need to provide the following:
• Tasting of selected menu item/s for 250-300 guests
• Any heating/cooling devices to keep food warm/cold
• Person/s to be present at your table the evening of the event to serve
• Certificate of Insurance for Boston Marriott Peabody
Beverly Bootstraps will provide all food vendors with the following benefits:
• An 8-foot table for your food presentation, small plates and utensils for the tasting
• Linen for your table (you may also choose to bring your own branded linen if you would like)
• Exposure to 250+ event attendees and potential new customers
To learn more or join us on this fun night, call Chris Nazareth at 978-927-1561 x118 email him at cnazareth@beverlybootstraps.org >

Auction Item Donors
Donating an auction item is a unique way to be involved. If you would like to donate an auction item, fill out the form below. If you have questions, please contact Chris Nazareth, Director of Development and External Affairs.
Email Chris at cnazareth@beverlybootstraps.org >>
Phone: 978-927-1561 x118

Location
Join us at the newly renovated Boston Marriott Peabody, which provides plenty of parking and a convenient location.
Boston Marriott Peabody
8A Centennial Drive Peabody, MA
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
EXECUTIVE CHEF SPONSOR
SOUS CHEF SPONSOR
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PASTRY CHEF SPONSOR
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