Culinary Careers Program - C•CAP

Golden hour on the Great Lawn at the 2026 Culinary Careers Program LA Gala ✨🌴⁠
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Guests kicked off the evening at Jonathan Club with passed hors d’oeuvres by C•CAP alum Chef Haydee Collado, bespoke , a spritz bar, beers from , and exceptional wines provided by C•CAP alum ⁠
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The cocktail hour set the tone for a night that was truly full circle: an all-star lineup of C•CAP alumni chefs leading the culinary experience for the entire gala, alongside the next generation of C•CAP students working beside them.⁠
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Photos by for C•CAP ⁠
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Just one more day to bid on the LA Gala silent auction, which closes this Friday at noon EST. Link in bio to bid or immediately buy delicious dining experiences and travel prizes, all while supporting Culinary Careers Program’s Los Angeles students. ⁠
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The Culinary Careers Program Los Angeles Gala Silent Auction is live — and you don’t need to attend the Gala to bid on experiences like:⁠
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✨ Private omakase dinner for six from Sushi Lux LA⁠
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🌴 Three-night ocean view escape at Four Seasons Resort Maui ⁠
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⚾ VIP field-level Los Angeles Dodgerstickets behind the visitor dugout⁠
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🍷 Legacy wine tasting for four at Napa Valley’s iconic Heitz Cellar⁠
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🌵 Palm Springs dining and hotel experiences including Alice B., Bar Cecil, and Colony Palms Hotel & Bungalows⁠
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🛍️ Luxury South Coast Plaza shopping experience complete with Tiffany & Co. crystal, tequila, private club dining, and VIP ACCESS Suite privileges⁠
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…and so much more.⁠
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Every bid helps Culinary Careers Program provide culinary education, job training, scholarships, and career opportunities to the next generation of food & hospitality leaders.