5th Annual Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence
Presented by BorgWarner and Coffee Mania | Hosted by Greek Peak Mountain Resort
An event to benefit the Aid to Victims of Violence program
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 / 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Lookout at Hope Lake / 2000 NYS Rt. 392 Cortland, NY 13045
Join us to sample delicious and creative dishes from 20-30 local leaders competing for the title of Best Chef! While there, enjoy samples of local brews from Homer Hops and signature wine from Thirsty Owl. Eat, drink, and dance to groovy tunes courtesy of Tribal Revival!
While this unique event raises fun, it also raises funds for Cortland County’s ONLY comprehensive domestic violence program, YWCA Cortland’s Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV). The event, held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlights the incredible work of our AVV staff and the crucial need for their services, such as assisting clients in obtaining orders of protection and accompanying them to the hospital or courtroom. AVV offers both off-site emergency housing and permanent supportive housing at Grace Brown House, where women victims of domestic violence and their children can stay while they re-establish their lives.
Who will win the purple apron and take home the win? You decide!
Grab your tickets before 9/25 for a discounted price of $50. After that, the price will increase to $55.
If you would like to avoid processing fees imposed by our ticketing platform, you may purchase tickets at the YWCA.
Our 2024 Chefs
Tim Alger
Realtor, Associate Broker / Yaman Real Estate & Territory Project Manager / Complete Construction Concepts
Kung Pao Meatballs
Kris Balser
Director of Operations / JM Murray
Lemon Cinnamon Rolls
Thomas Brown
Election Comissioner / Cortland County
Deep Fried Chicken Wings
Matthew Diamond
Chef & Owner / Gorgers Cortland
Pork Vindaloo
Chris Donovan
Executive Director / Racker
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Mike Eves
Vice President / X101 Always Classic
Fire Roasted Salsa
Evan Geibel
Publisher / Cortland Standard
Banana Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce
Charles Glover
Retired Fire Chief / Cortland Fire Department
Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey
Linda Glover
Owner & Operator / Shakin’ the Tree & Retired AVV Program Director / YWCA Cortland
Grape Salad
Melissa Keelhar & Lisa Matijas
Investigator (K-9) & Community Liason / SUNY Cortland University Police Department & Homer Intermediate School
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle
Tara Larrabee
Owner & Operator / Tara’s Clean Sweep & Former Office Manager / YWCA Cortland
Taco Bites
Ty Marshal
Executive Director / Center for the Arts of Homer
Epicurean PB&J
Hal McCabe
Mayor / Village of Homer
Candied Bacon Crackers
Patrick Perfetti
District Attorney / Cortland County
Chocolate Mousse
Robert Pitman
Chief of Police / Village of Homer Police Department
Chicken Riggies
Nick Poley
Chef / Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Beef Wellington Bites
Paul Sandy
Retired Chief of Police / City of Cortland
Cowboy Stew
Scott Steve & Roy Everett
Mayor & Code Enforcement Captain / City of Cortland
Cortland FD Two Alarm Chicken Riggies
Luke Szabo
Chef & Owner / Scratch Farmhouse Catering
Shrimp and Corn Fritters
Tammy Timmerman
Co-Owner / Willowbrook Golf Club & President / New York State Tavern Association
Kahlua Devil’s Food Cake
Mary Turturro
Baker / Mary Cakes & Account Support / Bailey Place Insurance
Carrot Cake
Dr. Orvil White
Retired Professor / SUNY Cortland & Owner, Head Chef & Instructor / Thai Pepper House
Thai Lemongrass Salad with Chicken
Our 2024 Wine & Beer Samples
Homer Hops Brewing
Jason Kristof / Owner
“Apple Sauced” Apple Ale
“Lot 42” Pilsner
“Orange Cream Dream” Fruited Orange & Vanilla Sour
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
Holly Doe / Tasting Consultant
White – Chardonnay, Diamond, Pinto Gris, Dry Riesling
Red – Lot 99
Check out the winners of each category HERE!
Thank You, 2024 Chefs Take a Stand Event Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Stiles Contracting of Central NY LLC
Silver Sponsors
Cayuga Health
Cortland Hearing Aids, a member of the Timeless Hearing Network
Seven Valleys Health Coalition
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Bronze Sponsors
Crown Construction
Dryden Mutual Insurance
DuVall Law Offices PC
Kiwanis Club of Cortland
Leach’s Custom Trash Service
Meldrim’s Paint Center
Premier Property Service
Tompkin’s Community Bank
Law Offices of S. Francis Williams
YWCA Cortland’s 2024 Empower Partner:
YWCA Cortland’s 2024 Persimmon Partners:
