Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

We are excited to announce Chef's Best 2025 presented by Harris Teeter with Featured Chef Katie Button!

Join us on Friday, August 8, 2025, for the annual Chef’s Best fundraiser, presented by Harris Teeter! This year, we’re shifting to a vibrant Spanish-style feast featuring a variety of tapas, charcuterie, desserts, and more. Experience VIP treatment with full service in a dedicated lounge area, or enjoy a mix of table service and food stations with a table sponsorship or general admission ticket. Enjoy music, live and silent auctions, and a raffle - all to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Don’t miss the chance to engage with Chef Katie Button as she showcases her cuisine through live demonstrations. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!

The Featured Chef for the evening is Katie Button, Chief Brand Officer, Chef and Founder, Cúrate Bar de Tapas in Asheville, NC:

Katie Button is a five-time James Beard Foundation award nominated chef, cookbook author, media personality, and founder of Asheville-based restaurant Cúrate. The restaurant group also includes Events by Cúrate, an online marketplace called Cúrate at Home, a wine club, and culinary tour company called Cúrate Trips, designed to connect people with the Spanish experience.

Katie earned a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, but her passion for food and travel ultimately guided her towards a career in the food world. Though immersed in the industry at a young age, she ultimately honed her craft in the kitchens of some of the world's best chefs, most notably Ferran Adrià and José Andrés. This experience guided her to her own success as a restaurateur, Button Meana Group co-founder alongside hospitality leader Felix Meana, and Cúrate lifestyle brands.

Click here for more information about our Featured Chef Katie Button.