Join us for an evening of deliciousness that will tickle your tastebuds and tug at your heartstrings!

Cooking Up Dreams is a unique fundraising event that features a culinary extravaganza with delicious samplings by leading local chefs and restaurants. The competition will be fierce as 300 guests and celebrity judges vote on the top dish that will win the People’s Choice or the Judge’s Awards.

Pose on the red carpet, dance the night away, relax in one of our lounge areas, sip exquisite wine and cocktails, shop at our Dream BIG auction, or become a kid again in our open air photo booth.

Proceeds from Cooking Up Dreams support Family Service Agency’s youth enrichment programs including Big Brothers Big Sisters, school-based counseling and youth behavioral health – all programs targeting low-income at-risk youth who, with the help of counseling and mentors, are able to improve their personal growth and academic experience.

There are many ways to participate! • Join us as a featured chef• Become a sponsor• Donate to our live and silent auction• Help us spread the word (Facebook, Twitter, email)• Purchase tickets and join us!

FOR MORE INFO:CookingUpDreams.orgmjohansson@fsacares.org 805.965.1001 ext. 256

March 18, 2016 – 6:30 to 10 PMFess Parker Doubletree Resort

Making dreams a reality for at-risk youth

EVENT DETAILS• The2016EventThemeisFantasy!Pleaseconsiderthiswhencreatingyour

dish.Forexample,whimsicallyplated;secretingredients;oramagicaldishname.

• Weareexpectingupto300gueststhisyear.Eachchefwillbeaskedtoprovide 250-300 portionsoftheirdish.

• Recommendedserving size is about 2 oz.• Dishmustbeediblewithfingersorafork(noknivesorspoons).• Chef/Restaurantcapacityislimitedtothefirst16registrants.• ApplicationmustbereceivedbyJanuary15tobelistedinourevent

invitation.

ALL CHEFS WILL RECEIVE• Restaurantand/orcheflistinginallprintadvertisements,invitations,

promotionalmaterial,posters,etc.• Televisionandmediainterviewopportunitiesbeforetheevent.• EntryintoPeople’sChoiceorJudges’Awardforbestdish.• Two6’foottables(onefrontandoneback)withwhitetableclothswillbe

provided.Chefsareencouragedtodecoratetheirtableastheywish,althoughaligningwithourthemeoffantasy,imaginationandcreativitywouldbeawonderfuladditiontoourevent.

IMPORTANT NOTES• Set up begins at 4pmintheGrandBallroomattheFessParkerDoubletree

Resort,633EastCabrilloBoulvevard,SantaBarbara.• Parkalongtheredcurb,singlefile(nodoubleparking)andenterthroughthe

rampnexttothestairsleadingintotheGrandBallroom.• Set up to be complete by 6pm.Teardowncanbeimmediatelyfollowingthe

chefawardceremonyat8:45pm.• ChefswillnothaveaccesstotheResort’skitchen.Pleasebringserving

utensils,foodwarmers,orextensioncordsforelectronichook-upyoumayneedtoserveyourdish.

• Powerislimitedsopleaseletusknowinadvanceofyourneeds.• Eventguestswillbesuppliedwithplates,forksandnapkins.• Chefrunnerswillbeonsitetoassistyou.

Chef/RestaurantInformation

March18,2016–6:30to10PMGrandBallroom-FessParkerDoubletreeResort

Makingdreamsarealityforat-riskyouth

QUESTIONS? Pleasecontact:EmilyNordee,ChefCoordinatorChairemilynordee@gmail.com(562)882-2455

March 18, 2016 – 6:30 to 10 PMFess Parker Doubletree Resort

Making dreams a reality for at-risk youth

Chef/Restaurant Application Form

PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION FORMS TO:Emily Nordee, Chef Coordinator Chairemilynordee@gmail.com(562) 882-2455

SEND GIFT CERTIFICATES TO:Family Service Agency 123 W. Guiterrez StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101mjohansson@fsacares.org(805) 965-1001 ext. 256

Chef Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Restaurant: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

What do you plan on cooking?

1st Choice__________________________________________________________________________

2nd Choice_________________________________________________________________________

I understand that I will not have access to the Resort’s kitchen and will bring serving utensils, food warmers, or extension cords. I will be bringing an extension cord for the following equipment: _______________________.

PLEASE NOTE: We request no last minute substitutions to avoid duplication of other chef menu choices. First chef to submit their menu selection will be given preference. We will need to confirm your selection once this form is submitted.

Application deadline is January 15 to be listed in event invitations

I would like to be a chef at Cooking up Dreams on Friday, March 18, 2016.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________ We would also like to provide a gift certificate. Donor will ship/deliver item to FSA (by February 15, 2016). Item needs to be picked up. Item will be ready on ___________(before Feb. 19).