SOMA Living August 2022

JESPY HOUSE

JESPY Battle of the Chefs Event a Big Success!

Late June, Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange was abuzz with JESPY House supporters, clients, board members, and foodies. All were there to attend Battle of the Chefs: A Benefit for JESPY House.

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The competing chefs, turned the Orange Lawn venue into a culinary playground! Chef Ivan of Orange Lawn Tennis Club and Chef Tony of Edgewood Country Club. Prior to the start of the event, the chefs shared their reasons for participating in the competition. “I have someone who is close to me who has a disability,” shared Chef Ivan. “So I know the importance of showing that you care and doing whatever you can to help others.” The premier chefs each created an appetizer spread and delicious entrees. Guest judges included Samantha Pinto, Executive Chef and Owner of The Order, David Massoni, Owner of The Fox & Falcon, and John Zerega, Manager of Miti Miti – all located in South Orange. Chef Ivan was the winning chef, taking home a gift certificate to Kitchen a la Mode, a kitchen supply and home goods establishment in South Orange. In addition to offering up great eats, Battle of the Chefs honored three JESPY families – The Cottingham Family; The Oppenheimer Family; and The Plotnick Family. The client members of each family – have all found their independence at JESPY through employment, advocacy, friendships with others, and active participation in JESPY programs. Each family received a beautifully-engraved glass plate award.

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The successful benefit, raised over $300,000, with a Silent Auction.

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