Over 600 guests attended the Saint Martin University’s annual black tie Gala to see Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell, the hugely popular and fan-favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition and the new Food Network series Vegas Chef Prize Fight. This was also the first Gala for President Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as she began her tenure as the 11th president.
The evening’s activities included a live cooking demo on stage with Anne who created five exquisite Italian courses using simple ingredients. Each menu item was paired with a wine from Gala wine sponsors Maryhill Winery and Eola Hills Winery. The evening was topped off by the first ever after-party with Seattle band Mr. Pink. In the end, a record-breaking $3 million was raised for student scholarships.
