Cook-off for a cause in Covington
Children's Advocacy Center - Hope House is holding its 11th annual Heroes Who Cook event and has announced the participating teams for the cook-off.
On November 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the rooftop of the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Parking
Garage in Downtown Covington, 16 teams will compete for the title of "Judges' Choice," "People's Choice," and "Most Money Raised" for
Hope House. These teams will be made up of local business owners and government employees working with chefs from local restaurants to create gourmet dishes.
This year's teams are:
- Adam Acquistapace with Acquistapace's
- Andy Frisard with Krewe of Dionysus
- Benjamin Richaud with Cured on Columbia
- Senator Beth Mizell and Joan Coffman with Bon Sake
- Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser with Tchefuncte's
- DA Collin Sims with Tavi
- Desiree Allums with Pardos
- Frank Richerand with Giddy Up Folsom
- Gabe Arnoult and Kevin Alario with The Lakehouse / Aperitif Spritz & Bites (A Lakehouse Concept)
- Jared Miguez and John Stephens with Meribo
- Jennifer Nolen and Brian Upshaw with Turgeau's
- Dr. Matthew Bernard with Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
- Nick & Patrice LaRocca with Abita Roasting Co. Covington
- Senator Patrick McMath and Rep. Kim Carver with Gallagher's Restaurants
- St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith with DiCristina's Italian and Seafood Restaurant
- Shane Venezia with Haven Coffee & Cocktails
Ticket Information
Tickets can be bought online here for $90 per person or a group of eight can reserve a table and have general admission for $900. Complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, live music, and an online silent auction are all included with general admission. Silent auction prizes include gift certificates, local art, hotel stays, and more.
Anyone can donate "tips" to their favorite team, all of which will go to Hope House and will increase a team's chances of winning "Most Money Raised."
For more information on Hope House, visit their website cachopehouse.org or find them on Facebook and Instagram (@hopehouse_cac).
