Table to Table, New Jersey’s largest food rescue organization, is set to host its annual Chefs Gala on Oct. 9, at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale. This year’s event will honor popular Italian American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Christian Petroni.
The gala will feature more than 25 chefs who will personally serve multi-course meals to guests at their tables, offering a unique and intimate dining experience. The event serves as a fundraiser to support Table to Table’s mission of rescuing food, reducing waste, and combating hunger in local communities.
“We are delighted to welcome Christian Petroni as our Honoree at this year’s Chefs Gala,” Heather Thompson, executive director of Table to Table said. “Not only is Chris’ passion for food, family, and community infectious; he is also strongly aligned with Table to Table’s food rescue mission and has a deep commitment to nourishing our neighbors in need.”
Petroni, a Bronx native and winner of Next Food Network Star season 14, is known for his work as a guest judge on shows like Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. His first cookbook, Parm to Table, is scheduled to be released on Sept. 23.
The event is co-chaired by Chefs Jamie Knott and Ryan DePersio, both long-time supporters of Table to Table’s mission.
At this year’s gala, Table to Table will also induct five new members into its Founder’s Table to recognize their extraordinary support for the nonprofit. The new members are Edgar Brieva, James Bush, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, Jamie Milkman and Gerard Woods.
2025 Chef Gala Participants
Chefs
- John Michael Beam – Aficionado Coffee Roasters
- Brandon Campney – Sterling Inn
- AJ Capella – Summit House
- Bianca Concepcion and Jeff Galan – Fossil Farms
- Michael Cosenza – Mike’s Pasta Shoppe
- Mary Cumella and Logan Ramirez – Gioia Mia
- Ryan DePersio – Battello, Kitchen Step, Ember & Eagle, and TillingHouse
- David Felton – Morris Proper
- Leia Gaccione – The Saint Clair
- Felix Gonzalez – Viaggio Ristorante
- Melany Gonzalez – Saddle River Inn
- Alex Gorant – Axia Taverna
- Bryan Gregg – Blue Morel
- Dan Lipow – Foraged Feast
- Christina Marcelli – Marcelli Formaggi
- Sal Pisani – Jersey Artisan Co.
- Timothy Quinlan – Ava’s Kitchen
- Andrew Riccatelli – Bacarosa
- Dean Schreefer – Echo Lake Country Club
- Peter Sclafani – Peter’s Seafood Market
- Robert Sigona – Gelotti
- Tom Silvestri – Ora
- Melissa Stanard – The Goods
- Lawrence Talis – The Committed Pig
- Joe Tartamella – Canoe Brook Country Club
- Geoff Taylor – The 130 Club
- Christina Vene – Cakes of Wrath
Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
- Frankie Medina – JCR Hospitality, Battello, Kitchen Step, Ember & Eagle, and Tillinghouse
- Dirty Pelican
- Don Julio
- Ghost Hawk Brewery
- Sangri
- Silk City Distillers
- Tito’s
- Wilson Daniels Wines
- Wine pairings provided by Chuck Russo’s Wine and Spirit World
