For the best local food, fine wines, and an evening of fun, the March of Dimes offers its Signature Chefs Auction events. These events, which help raise funds for the March of Dimes, pay tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers in communities across the nation.

The basic ingredients
At Signature Chefs Auction events, 15 to 25 chefs and caterers present their signature dishes in miniature form during an opening reception. A lively auction follows with packages that may include dinners, hotel stays and weekend getaways. In 2003, these events were held in more than 200 cities, raising over $9.3 million for the March of Dimes.

Stir up some excitement!
If you’d like to attend, participate or sponsor an event, please see our list of cities and dates and then contact your local March of Dimes chapter or ptheiss@marchofdimes.com. You don’t have to be a “foodie” to enjoy these festive evenings. The event is for anyone who appreciates the enticing sights and smells of the cooking process.

French Master Chefs
Launched in 2000, French Master Chefs pay tribute to the extraordinary cuisine of some of France’s most renowned chefs. Nearly $4 million has been raised at these elegant evenings thus far. This year’s events, themed An Evening in Brittany, A Culinary Tour of France—are taking place in Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Participating chefs include Jean-Louis Dumonet, of Dumonet at the Carlyle Hotel, New York; Jacques Guillo, of Auberge Grand Maison, Mur-de-Bretagne, France; Jean-Yves Piquet, The University Club, New York; and Francis Robin, Le Mas du Soleil, Salon-de-Provence, France.

Attendees will sample the fine cuisine of Brittany’s French Master Chefs as well as that of American French Master Chefs working in this country. To attend or sponsor an event, please see our list of cities and dates and then contact your local chapter or to learn more about this event, E-mail ptheiss@marchofdimes.com.