Chicago—August 8, 2011—The Kendall College Charitable Trust (KCCT) will hold its annual gourmet dinner fundraising event on Tuesday evening, October 4, hosted at Kendall College. All proceeds will be donated to the Kendall College Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund to support Kendall College students who are in need of financial aid to complete their studies.

The event includes a four-course dinner prepared by distinguished School of Culinary Arts alumni, including executive chef Shawn McClain of Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and owner of Chicago eateries Green Zebra and Custom House; executive chef Ryan Pitts of RL Restaurant; executive chef Kristine Subido of Wave at the W Hotel Chicago; and pastry chef Jennifer Jones of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo. Guests will also be able to participate in a silent auction specially tailored to food and wine lovers, including bids on a private 10-course dinner for six, hosted by Kendall alumnus and Food Network “Iron Chef” Jose Garces at his acclaimed Chicago restaurant, Mercat a la Planxa.

Name of Event
Kendall College Charitable Trust (KCCT) Gourmet Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraising Event

Date
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

Place
Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago

Cost
$200 per person or $3,000 for a chef’s table for 8-10 guests. Chef’s tables are in private rooms, have limited availability and require advance reservations.

Reservations and More Info
For advance purchase tickets or additional information, please visit www.kendallfoundation.org or contact Cathy Lieberman, executive director of the KCCT, at cathy.lieberman@kendall.edu or 312-752-2352.

About Kendall College Charitable Trust:

The Kendall College Charitable Trust is dedicated to providing financial support for students of need enrolled in the culinary, hospitality, business and education programs at Kendall College. Scholarships are available for students in these career programs who have completed their first year of study. The Kendall College Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit corporation and all donations to the Trust are tax deductible.

About Kendall College:

Kendall College, founded in 1934, is located in Chicago, Illinois. Kendall offers undergraduate degrees in business, culinary arts, foodservice management, early childhood education and hospitality management to more than 2500 students. The curriculum combines strong academics with practical experience and international educational opportunities that help give students in business, hospitality and culinary arts programs the skills and expertise to be leaders in their professions. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago's leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). Kendall College, a member of the Laureate International Universities network, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org. For more information, visit www.kendall.edu.

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