Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love 2025
Star Chefs is back for 2025! Building on the success of last year's sold-out event, Table for Three is once again putting on this celebrated fundraiser with Momentum for Health as the beneficiary. Enjoy exquisite small plates prepared by top Bay Area chefs, all paired with perfectly complemented wines, beers, or spirits. Read on to learn more.
Event Details:
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Sunday, September 21 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Located at The GlassHouse in downtown San Jose
Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love features an exceptional lineup of top local chefs who donate their time and talent to make this soirée a memorable and delicious event—helping our community in the process. Each chef (representing a variety of well-known restaurants across the Bay Area) will prepare an exquisite small plate paired with a specific pour of wine, beer, or spirit. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be provided. Also, witness a lively chef competition with three awards: Judge’s Choice, People’s Choice (your vote counts!), and Chef’s Choice.
Relive the Flavor of Star Chefs 2024
Take a look back at last year’s unforgettable event—featuring standout chefs, award winners, and highlights from an incredible evening. Some of your favorite restaurants are returning for 2025—don’t miss the excitement.
Participating Restaurants & Beverage Partners
Interested in participating in our chef or beverage partner lineup?
We are looking for more restaurants and beverage partners to join us for 2025! Please reach out to Brenda Hammond at brendahammond0@gmail.com for more information.
This Event Made Possible by Our Generous Sponsors:
Meet the Chefs
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Chef Jackie Jackson, Jackie's Place (2024 People’s Choice Winner)
Chef Jackie runs the show at Jackie's Place: soul food at its finest in downtown San Jose. Jackie has been cooking since the age of 8, taught by her mother who was a chef most of her adult life. Jackie's business and clientele roster includes catering for companies like Google, Apple, The San Francisco 49ers, the City of San Jose, and TiVo. Jackie's Place opened in Japantown in 2018 to great success, but a devastating fire and the pandemic destroyed the restaurant. Jackie's prayers were answered when she was able to reopen in a new location in 2021. Three years after reopening her doors, Jackie is continuing her dreams serving great food in a place that creates memories for the community. Additionally, Jackie and her family are in the process of launching “The Big Love Foundation”, a nonprofit focused on addressing food insecurity.
Photo credit: Trisha Leeper
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Chef Patrick Capurro, Be.Steak.A (2024 Judge’s Choice Winner)
Chef Patrick Capurro began his culinary journey in the kitchens of Spiaggia, a renowned Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in Chicago. He continued his training at Michelin star recipient Longman & Eagle and then two-Michelin starred Sixteen. He spent three years as Sous Chef for Chef Sarah Grueneberg in opening Monteverde in Chicago. Upon moving to San Jose, he began working with Chef Jeffrey Stout as Sous Chef at Orchard City Kitchen, while supporting the development and creation of Be.Steak.A. Today, under the guidance of chef and owner Jeffrey Stout, he strives to engage the Be.Steak.A team to execute at their very best, while providing diners in the South Bay area a unique and memorable fine dining experience.
Photo credit: Be.Steak.A
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Chef Jacob Farleigh, Silos Morgan Hill
Jacob Farleigh, a Bay Area native, was raised in the agriculturally rich valley of Morgan Hill. Family gatherings always revolved around food, sparking his love for cooking. In 2008 he began his chef’s journey at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, graduating with honors in 2010. He completed an externship at the Michelin-starred restaurant Manresa under Chef David Kinch and went on to join the crew at Marché under Chef Guillaume Bienaime. Michelin-starred Dio Deka came along next, followed by stints at 1601 Bar & Kitchen and The Stanford Park Hotel. Jacob will now head up the culinary team at Silos Morgan Hill (opening soon!) in the heart of his hometown.
Photo credit: Left Bank Brasserie (Larkspur)
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Chef Ross Hanson, Oak & Rye
Named a Rising Young Chef by Gentry Magazine, Ross graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. After working at several of the finest restaurants in Telluride, he returned to his hometown of Los Gatos to open his own catering business. After five years of “pop-up” restaurants, Ross opened the highly successful Restaurant James Randall. The restaurant enjoyed a ten-year run until the time came for a new venture: Oak & Rye. For more than a decade, Oak & Rye has been the place to go for delicious wood-fired pizza (baked in a special copper mosaic oven), a varied and delectable menu, and excellent cocktails.
Photo credit: Trisha Leeper
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Chef Marcelino Hernandez, ASA Los Gatos
For the past thirty years, Marcelino Hernandez has been cooking here in the Bay Area. Currently the executive chef of ASA Los Gatos, his resume also boasts The Basin and Casa de Cobre in Saratoga, CA. Born in Santa Clara del Cobre Michoacan Mexico, his zest for cooking stems from his family origins. Naturally soft spoken, his food speaks volumes for itself with rustic flavors and simple, yet highly sourced ingredients. Chef Hernandez has been working in tandem with Andrew Welch, the proprietor of ASA Restaurant, for the better part of 25 years and their teamwork has inspired many signature dishes. Humble and kind, you can always find Hernandez in his brightly colored chef pants, smiling while cooking. Simply put, Chef Hernandez's food tastes like love.
Photo credit: ASA Los Gatos
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Chefs are still being announced—stay tuned!
Why Attend?
Attendee Benefits:
- Make a Difference: Your ticket directly supports Momentum’s vital mission of providing essential behavioral health services in Santa Clara County.
- Enjoy Great Food & Beverages: Indulge in a curated tasting experience featuring an array of delectable small plates crafted by renowned Bay Area chefs.
- Cast Your Vote: Witness culinary mastery unfold and cast your vote for your favorite creation in the exciting People’s Choice Award.
- Be Inspired: Hear a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of Momentum’s services.
- Raise Your Paddle: Participate in a fun live auction and Raise the Paddle activity to advance Momentum’s mission.
Sponsor Benefits:
- Invest in Behavioral Health: Partner with us and make a significant contribution to behavioral health initiatives in our community.
- Premium Exposure: Showcase your brand to hundreds of prominent business leaders and thousands of engaged community members.
- Prominent Recognition: Gain prominent recognition through logo placement on all event materials, our website, and social media platforms.
View our sponsorship packet for more information!
Can’t Attend? Consider Making a Gift!
While we’d love to see you this September, there are other ways you can support Momentum’s mission to help our community achieve mental and emotional health, discover their potential, and fully participate in life.
Consider making a gift of any amount today and help ensure everyone who needs access to essential behavioral health services receives them. Your contribution, no matter the size, has a powerful impact.