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Haddonfield Gourmet Charity Dinner

The fun starts on Friday, April 27.

Submitted by:Twin Oaks Community Services

On Friday, April 27, several of the area’s most talented chefs will participate in the 3rd Annual Twin Oaks Community Services’ Haddonfield Progressive Dinner. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities and the Twin Oaks Food Pantry.

The event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful home of Drew and Jodi Duffy. From there, guests will proceed to one of nine fabulous homes for a gourmet dinner and dessert prepared by a local chef.

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Participating chefs include:

  • Executive Chef Markese Beverly, The ChopHouse, Gibbsboro
  • Chef Gilbert Guinoiseau, Personal Chef
  • Executive Chef Jonathan Jernigan, Cathedral Kitchen, Camden
  • Chef Natalie Palles, Palles Events, Sicklerville
  • Executive Chef Pedro Reyes, Casona, Collingswood
  • Chef Mark Rooks, Rent-A-Chef, Haddonfield
  • Chef Peter Severino, Severino Pasta Company, Westmont
  • Executive Chef Ray Spinelli, Sensational Host Caterers, Inc., Maple Shade
  • Chef Bryan Thoman, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cherry Hill

Casona, located in Collingswood and offering a menu ranging from traditional Cuban fare to Nouveau Latin cuisine, is one of the participating restaurants. Owner Mark Infantado explains why partnering with Twin Oaks is so important to him.

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“We take pride in helping Twin Oaks improve the quality of life for vulnerable adults, children and families throughout New Jersey," he said. "My 12-year-old son has had many behavioral issues and attends Burlington County Special Services School. I understand that families need assistance in getting effective behavioral health services and I’m glad we can aid these families through Twin Oaks.”

For information about sponsorships, ticket sales or chef opportunities, contact the Twin Oaks Development Office at (609)267-5928 or visit www.twinoakscs.org.

Twin Oaks Community Services, a merger of Family Service and Steininger Behavioral Care Services, is a private non-profit community agency and serves the behavioral health and wellness needs of children, adults and families throughout New Jersey. For more information, please visit www.twinoakscs.org or call the Development Office at (609)267- 5928.


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