Indulge in Culinary Excellence with Celebrities at the 2025 Taste Fore the Tour Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

The successful philanthropic endeavor from Hunger Related Events returns February 3.

Scottsdale, AZ – Prepare for an evening of exceptional food, celebrity connections, and philanthropy at Taste Fore the Tour, taking place on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the Clayton House in Scottsdale. Presented by Tradition Capital Bank and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., this unforgettable event directly supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, helping fund meals for youth who need us most.
Guests will dine on culinary creations from some of the most celebrated chefs in the region and beyond, to name a few:

• Chef Beau MacMillan – Renowned Executive Chef at Cala in Scottsdale and winner of Iron Chef America.
• Chef Peter McQuaid – Executive Chef at The Americano and grand champion winner of The Food Network’s Chopped.
• Chef Mark Tarbell – Owner of Tarbell’s restaurant and former Iron Chef America winner.
• Chef Matt Carter – Executive Chef and mastermind of food concepts The Mission, Fat Ox, and Zinc Bistro. Chef Carter received the 2024 Food Pioneer Award from the Arizona Restaurant Association honoring his lifetime achievements in advancing Arizona’s culinary scene.
• Chef Samantha Sanz – Executive Chef at Glenrosa Restaurant at Grass Clippings Golf Course and 2019 nominee for the James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year Award.
• Chef Russell LaCasce – Executive Chef at the Hotel Valley Ho.
• Chef Gregory James – Executive Chef at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain.
• Chef James Porter – Executive Chef and Partner at TERRA Farm + Manor, a destination dining experience that includes Breadworks and TERRA Market.
• Chef Lee Hillson — Executive Chef at the Royal Palms Hotel.

Adding to the evening’s allure, NFL Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Matt Birk will serve as the event’s emcee, guiding attendees through a night filled with excitement, including a live auction, silent auction, and the highly anticipated Mystery Box experience.

A highlight of the event is the opportunity to dine alongside celebrity guests, creating a unique and intimate experience. Among the notable celebrities attending this year are:

• Andrew Zimmern – Emmy-winning TV personality, chef, and host of Bizarre Foods.
  • Michele Tafoya – Emmy-winning sports broadcaster and former sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football.
  • Matt Birk – Former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion.
  • Torey Lovullo – Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Lorenzo Alexander – Former NFL linebacker and two-time Pro Bowl selection.
  • Darryl Postelnick – TikTok sensation and host of Cooking with Darryl.
  • Robin Yount – MLB Hall of Fame baseball player.
  • Shawn Estes – Former MLB player and All-Star pitcher.
  • Kenny Dillingham – Head coach of ASU football.
  • Drew Stanton – Former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion.
  • Jay Feely – Former NFL kicker.
  • Jordan Lawler – Current MLB player for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Richie Palacios – Current MLB player for the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • Jacob Ellsbury – MLB All-Star and two-time World Series Champion.
  • Jon Weeks – Current NLF player with the Houston Texans.
  • Brian Harper – World Series Champion and 16-year MLB veteran.
  • Scott Williams – Former NBA player and three-time NBA Champion.
  • Zaven Collins – Current NFL player for the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Mark McMillian – Former NFL player.
  • Marcel Reece – Former NFL player and four-time NFL Pro Bowler
  • Todd Heap – Former NFL player, two-time NFL Pro Bowler and Ravens Ring of Honor member.
  • Billy Cundiff – Former NFL player and NFL Pro Bowler.
  • Troy O’Leary – 11-year MLB veteran.
  • Cole Tucker – MLB shortstop and rising star.
  • Mark Malone – Former NFL quarterback.
  • David Stockton – Former professional golfer.

Each table sponsorship includes a pre-reception, logo placement on the table, and a half-page acknowledgement in the event program, along with other exclusive benefits. Sponsors and individual ticketholders will be seated at a table alongside a pre-selected celebrity and their guest.
“Taste Fore the Tour is more than a dining experience; it’s a community-driven effort to support the kids who need us most,” said Ivan Gilreath, BGCS President & CEO “This extraordinary evening allows us to connect over great food, amazing company, and a shared commitment to making a difference.”

Last year’s inaugural Scottsdale event proved to be a resounding success, raising funds to provide meals for youth in need throughout the summer. This critical support ensured that children who rely on school lunches during the academic year could access nutritious meals even while schools were closed.

Taste Fore the Tour is organized by Hunger Related Events, a nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity through innovative, community-focused events that raise funds to provide essential meals for those in need.

WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2025
WHERE: The Clayton House, Scottsdale, AZ
Reserve Your Table Today: Email Wayne@HungerRelatedEvents.org.