Capital Food Fight returns to The Anthem on Thursday, November 9th, for the 19th installment of DC Central Kitchen’s lively night of combating hunger. The event will feature Montgomery County resident José Andrés and Ed Reavis of Money Muscle BBQ/All Set/Fryer’s Roadside. Tickets for this year’s event, presented by Instacart, will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, September 5th, at capitalfoodfight.org.
According to DC Central Kitchen, “Instacart’s mission is to create a world where everyone has access to the food they love, and we recognize the exceptional work that DC Central Kitchen does to address the root causes of hunger and poverty. We’re proud to partner with DC Central Kitchen to help expand their impact and support the annual Capital Food Fight,” said Dani Dudeck, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Instacart. “Nutrition education and access to nourishment have the potential to empower and uplift our communities, and our partnership underscores our shared commitment to creating a healthier, more equitable future for every DC family.”
First hosted in 2004 by José Andrés, a longtime volunteer and Board Chair Emeritus of DC Central Kitchen, Capital Food Fight has become a must-attend event for food enthusiasts, TV stars, and philanthropists. Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Money Muscle BBQ/All Set/Fryer’s Roadside Ed Reavis, Chef Rachel Bindel of 101 Hospitality Group, Executive Chef of dLeña Carlos Camacho, and Estuary’s Chef de Cuisine Ria Montes will join a list of notable chefs in a head-to-head culinary challenge on the main stage featuring a spotlighted ingredient. The dishes will be judged by a panel including Top Chef’s lead judge Tom Colicchio, Iron Chef America champion Justin Sutherland, retired Washington Nationals All-Star Ryan Zimmerman, and more.
Celebrity chef and DC-based restaurateur Spike Mendelsohn, Chef Andrés, and local media personality Tommy McFly will return as hosts, while DJ Neekola keeps the atmosphere lively. Attendees will enjoy delicious bites from over 80 of the DMV’s best restaurants.
Tickets are available for purchase at www.capitalfoodfight.org starting on Tuesday, September 5th, at 9 am. General admission tickets are $325, with VIP access priced at $550. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to the second floor with balcony seating and a full open bar. All proceeds from the event, including donations and the silent auction, will support DC Central Kitchen’s solutions to hunger and poverty in Washington, DC.
Special thanks to the 2023 Capital Food Fight Presenting Sponsor, Instacart, along with Showcase Sponsors CoBank, Lineage Logistics, and Wegmans, which will also be stocking this year’s on-stage pantry. The battling chefs will be highlighting special ingredients provided by Wegmans, Keany Produce, and AUI Fine Foods. Further appreciation goes to our Executive Chef Sponsors Bloomberg Philanthropies, Clark Construction, RTX, Wells Fargo, Vox Media, and Appliances A Better Way (ABW), and Sous Chef Sponsors Bank of America, DoorDash and Geico.
Capital Food Fight is a 21 and older event. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.capitalfoodfight.org.
Image courtesy of DC Central Kitchen
