Please join us for Harvest Green Village Farm’s 4rd Annual Chef Fest as we kick off the spring season with ten(10) of Houston's most celebrated, and up-and-coming, chefs for a feast of freshness. Each chef will match seasonal produce straight from our farm with local farm-raised meats to create sensational dishes that celebrate the diverse terroir of our Houston region. Attendees will eat their fill of dishes, sip on signature cocktails, Texas beer and wine, enjoy hands-on experiences presented by our event partners, bid on our silent auction, listen to live music, and stroll through the rows of a working farm. Proceeds from the days festivities will benefit Houston Food System Collaborative (HFSC) - an effort to educate, advocate, and grow our regional food system through its focus areas of sustainability, food access, and food enterprise development.
2020 Participating Chefs
Benchawan Painter - Street Kitchen
Brandon Silva - Kirby Group, Degust
Christine Ha - The Blind Goat
Dominick Lee - Alligator Pear Hospitality
EJ Miller
Emmanuel Chavez - Tatemo
Erin Feges Smith - Feges BBQ
Jess DeSham Timmons - Cherry Block Craft Butcher + Kitchen
Sasha Grumman - Rosalie's Italian Soul
Travis McShane - Ostia
ADD-ON EXPERIENCES
SOFT SERVE STATION
What better way to top off an afternoon filled with sensational spring dishes and refreshing sips than with creamy soft serve ice cream? Our Chef Fest team has recruited one of our farmers as well as 5 of our 2020 chefs to create custom soft serve flavors that sing of the areas culinary diversity! Johnny Wesley of HTX Nitro Creamery and Island Breeze Rentals will welcome guests into our Soft Serve Station and guide guests through an experience of unique flavors and interesting combinations.
SOFT SERVE STATION MENU
Gajar Ka Halwa - Josh Rosas, Harvest Green Village Farm
Beef Tallow - Erin Smith Feges, Feges BBQ
Horchata Soft Serve with Abuelita Cocoa Crumble - Brandon Silva, Degust
Champurrado - Emmanuel Chavez, Tatemo
Pad Thai - Benchawan “G” Jabthong, Street To Kitchen
Sora Radish Ice Cream with Salted Butter Cookies - EJ Miller
Entry into the Soft Serve Station tent costs $10 and is limited to 200 guests, advance on-line purchasing is encouraged.
MESSINA HOF
100 lucky Chef Fest attendees will get to step inside the exclusive Messina Hof Winery tent for a personalized tasting of some of their specialty products and top wines. Wine lovers will enjoy 2oz pours of select wines showcasing their diverse flavor profiles that pair perfectly with both sweet and savory elements. This guided tasting will share insight on one of Texas’ oldest wineries while discussing their plans for the upcoming Harvest Green location slated to open later this year.
PAIRING MENU
Chocolate Truffle or Graham cracker dipped in MH Fudge Sauce + Wine Pairing
Soft Pretzel Dipped in MH Mustard Sauce + Wine Pairing
Cheese Dipped in MH Raspberry Chipotle Sauce + Wine Pairing
Entry into the Messina Hof Winery tent costs $10 and is limited to 100 guests, advance on-line purchasing is encouraged. 21 and over only.
COFFEE
A great cup of coffee is crafted with great care in every step of production and at the 2020 Chef Fest event, a select number of coffee aficionados will have the opportunity to dive deep into each stage of that process. We have partnered with Young Hustler Coffee, a local coffee company specializing in sourcing single-origin coffee and both roasting and brewing every batch to perfection. On event day, 200 event attendees will have access to their tent for a hands-on educational demonstration that dives deep into the world of high quality coffee. Guests will sample coffee brewed with 2 different methods as well as walk out with a 8oz cup of their choice and a gift of hand-roasted beans.
CURRICULUM
Who is Young Hustlers and Why Do They Do What They Do
Sourcing and Specialty Coffee
Various Methods of Roasting, Defined
Overview of Important Coffee Equipment
Coffee Math - How To Brew The Perfect Cup Every Time
V60 Live Demonstration
Applications In Home Use
Entry into the Young Hustler Coffee tent costs $5 and is limited to 200 guests, advance on-line purchasing is encouraged.
2020 CHEF FEST BENEFICIARY
Proceeds from the 2020 Chef Fest event will benefit Houston Food System Collaborative (HFSC), an effort envisioning greater opportunities for and access to our regional food system. By connecting their membership to act, educate and advocate, HFSC facilitates the growth of a sustainable regional food system through its focus areas of food access and food enterprise development. It is the goal of Chef Fest 2020 to raise awareness and understanding that local food choices greatly shape the community in which we live.
With support from our event attendees, partners, chefs, and farmers, we are proud to support the dedicated efforts of HFSC.