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Equipping youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement.

Youth at Sprouts are paired with a chef mentor and case manager to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain a culinary job. Graduates use these entry-level jobs to kickstart culinary careers, pay for education, or pursue new industries.

09/22/2026

The Gala countdown is on - and Shelley Lindgren is joining us to oversee the wine program of the evening! To all of you Shelley fans, join us for this unforgettable gala where the Bay Area’s best woman chefs will be showering us with food and impact.

Shelley’s work at A16 Chestnut has not only earned a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine Program, but she was also knighted in Italy! And that’s not it! A16 Food + Wine publication took home both “Cookbook of the Year” and the “First Book/The Julia Child Award.”

Shelley has been a Sprouts’ champion for five years now - donating her time and talent to fundraise for Sprouts intern’ wages and support.

Come raise a glass (of Shelley’s wine and more!) with us as we create opportunity for inspired Bay Area youth to become chefs themselves.

Tickets are available via the link in our bio.

Gala presented with support from:
Foxtail Catering & Events
Skylight | LA NY SF

OpenTable
JPMorganChase
U.S. Bank
Golden Gate Restaurant Assoc.
TeakHaus

STAND+
Panso
Guittard Chocolate Company
GreenLeaf, a Chefs' Warehouse company

09/16/2026

What’s up for grabs?

We’re giving you a first peek at one of the auction packages coming soon to Sprouts’ online auction this year - this one’s a good reason to keep your bidding finger ready:

Gather 10 friends for a private cocktail class with Josh Harris and the Trick Dog team, shake up custom creations, before settling in for a generous dinner spread and drinks. A rare opportunity to sip, savor, and celebrate with the team behind one of the world’s most innovative and hospitable bar families.

Our online auction is launching soon, with plenty more to come - plus an incredible lineup of packages exclusive to the live auction at our gala November 1st at the Aviary in SF.

Every bid supports Sprouts Chef Training and our work creating pathways to employment for underserved youth through culinary training and mentorship.

Mark your calendars and join us if you can! Tickets via link in our bio.

09/13/2026

A big presence in food and hospitality, with an even bigger heart & commitment to its future!

Andrew Freeman (Andrew Freeman) recently received a Certificate of Honor from the Mayor of SF, recognizing his decades-long dedication to the city’s thriving culinary and hospitality scene. Also named one of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality, Andrew’s built a career championing the chefs, restaurants, and businesses that make SF so special.

Since joining our board earlier this year, Andrew has brought that same energy to Sprouts - amplifying our mission to equip at-risk youth with culinary training, mentorship, and pathways to meaningful careers.

We’re thrilled to partner with him and the af&co. | PR & Marketing Agency team to bring Sprouts Chef Training’s SF Gala to life.

Join us for a night of great food, big talent, and even bigger opportunity - November 1st in SF. Grab your gala tickets today via the link in our bio.

09/11/2026

Meet Debbie Zachareas, the “Ferry Godmother” behind Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant (Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant 🍷) and one of the women shaping our gala’s wine experience this November 1st!

Debbie Zachareas has developed some of SF’s most innovative wine programs and was the inaugural recipient of SAN FRANCISCO Magazine’s Wine Director of the Year award - the only sommelier to have won the honor twice! A longtime champion of Sprouts Chef Training, Debbie brings that same passion to supporting the next generation of Bay Area culinary leaders.

At our Powerful Women in Food Gala, Debbie will thoughtfully pair each of our four courses with wines, bringing her expertise and discerning eye to the table. We hope you’ll join us in raising a glass with Debbie this November 1st! Grab your tickets before it’s too late at the link in bio.

Gala presented with support from:
Foxtail Catering & Events
Skylight | LA NY SF
OpenTable
JPMorganChase
U.S. Bank
Golden Gate Restaurant Assoc.
TeakHaus

STAND+
Panso
Guittard Chocolate Company
GreenLeaf, a Chefs' Warehouse company

09/04/2026

Through Sprouts Chef Training, chef trainee Shanti found an open-arms team Wayfare Tavern, a dedicated mentor (Angelica Montenegro-Tucker) who gave her room to grow, and a challenge in piping that eventually became one of her strongest skills!

Shanti graduates our summer 2026 cohort with a new culinary skillset, real confidence, and a bigger appetite for a career in food!

Kitchens heal. Jobs change lives. It takes a village.

Photographer | Annie H. Photography

09/02/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome pastry chef Belinda Leong of B. Patisserie to the culinary lineup for Sprouts’ Gala this November 1st!

From garydankosf to pastry kitchens across Paris, Barcelona, and Copenhagen, Belinda’s career has taken her through some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Leading to her return to CA to champion pastry at two-Michelin-starred Manresa before opening up b. Patisserie with Michel Suas in 2013.

Today, b. Patisserie is a San Francisco favorite - earning La Liste’s 2025 Pastry Discovery Gem distinction and even a nod from National Geographic, which singled out the SF bakery as a must-visit!

But what makes Chef Belinda especially sweet to us is the years she’s spent showing up for Sprouts Chef Training and investing in the next generation of culinary talent. Her generosity and commitment to our mission have made her a special part of Sprouts’ community.

A sweet way to round out our gala chef lineup - come celebrate with us on November 1st! Gala tickets are available at the link in our bio.

Gala presented with support from:
Foxtail Catering & Events
Skylight | LA NY SF
OpenTable
JPMorganChase
U.S. Bank
Golden Gate Restaurant Assoc.
TeakHaus

STAND+
Panso
Guittard Chocolate Company
GreenLeaf, a Chefs' Warehouse company

08/29/2026

A laugh between prep. A lesson from their chef. And a real culinary future taking shape.

The heart of Sprouts Chef Training lives in the relationships our youth build with their chef mentors. Our program gives aspiring young chefs the opportunity to build a circle of support while learning culinary skills, earning a paycheck, and beginning to imagine a thriving future in food - most importantly, surrounded by people who BELIEVE in them.

Chef Guy and chef trainee Tony’s bond throughout this summer cohort has been such a special example of that: one built on trust, learning, encouragement, and plenty of laughs along the way. Endless thanks to you, Chef Guy Crims | The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse

Jobs change lives. Kitchens heal. It takes a village.

Get involved & fuel a future like Tony’s via the link in our bio!

Photographer | Kathryn MacDonald Photography

08/28/2026

Welcoming our next Gala talent: Chef Danielle LeFevre of Trestle!

At Trestle, Chef Danielle lets ingredients take the lead - turning what’s in season into something unexpected, delicious, and distinctly San Francisco. The MICHELIN Guide (official) Bib Gourmand–recognized restaurant has become a beloved fixture of the city’s dining scene, and Danielle is a BIG part of its magic! We’re honored she’s bringing that magic to Sprouts’ Gala on November 1st.

And, this reveal comes with a wonderful pairing: Tai Alexandra Ricci, an unmistakable presence in SF hospitality, will join Danielle for the evening. From leading front-of-house at HNG’s restaurants to welcoming guests like old friends, Tai has built a remarkable career around the part of dining that can’t be put on a plate: making people feel at home!

From the back of house to front of house, Chef Danielle and Tai bring the craft and heart that make hospitality truly unforgettable.

Join us to celebrate the women shaping the future of food - and all of the chefs, mentors, and community that fuel opportunity for aspiring chefs through Sprouts Chef Training. Purchase tickets in bio!

Gala presented with support from:
Foxtail Catering & Events
Skylight | LA NY SF
OpenTable
JPMorganChase
U.S. Bank
Golden Gate Restaurant Assoc.
TeakHaus

STAND+
Panso
Guittard Chocolate Company
GreenLeaf, a Chefs' Warehouse company

08/25/2026

When Sprouts’ trainee Joshua stepped into the kitchen at Rethink Food in NYC, he found a mentor in Chef Ken Baker - and a connection built through the universal language of food.

Rethink Food believes kitchens can do more than serve meals - they’re powerful engines for community, opportunity, and change. That’s a philosophy we share at Sprouts, where we harness the power of food and the culinary industry to create pathways for at-risk youth to learn, grow, and build meaningful futures in the culinary industry.

And when Joshua’s internship came to an end, the Rethink Food team celebrated with him - a small yet meaningful reflection of the bond built during his time in their kitchen and the impact that mentorship can have.

A big thank you to Chef Ken and the Rethink Food team for welcoming Joshua, sharing your craft, and being part of his culinary journey!

Our NYC community - looking to get involved? Host a chef trainee or explore other ways to get involved via the link in our bio!

Photographer | Tanja Momcilovic

08/21/2026

Liam Mayclem knows how to bring a room to LIFE - and Sprouts’ galas simply wouldn’t be the same without him!

We’re thrilled to share that Emmy Award-winning Liam Mayclem is joining us for our 2026 Gala City View at Metreon on November 1.

For years, Liam has worn his passion and heart on his sleeve, bringing our mission to life and making everyone in Sprouts’ village feel seen, celebrated, and lifted up.

Endless gratitude, Liam, for your ongoing support, infectious energy, and belief in our mission. We can’t wait for all the smiles, laughs, spirit, and impact you’ll bring to this year’s gala program and LIVE auction.

Come be part of it. Grab your tickets at the link in bio.

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