Verdant: The Garden Gala

The Culinary Institute of America’s senior class invites you to embrace the balmy breeze and bounty of the summer season at Verdant: The Garden Gala. Celebrate the beauty of art and nature with the breathtaking views of the Hudson River and partake in specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvre during the cocktail hour on Anton Plaza. Then head inside to our gorgeous garden and enjoy a seven-course dinner, featuring local and seasonal ingredients. The event also includes a silent auction and raffle.

This student-planned, operated, and organized charity event celebrates and showcases what the future leaders in the culinary world have learned during their time at the CIA. The evening will benefit Sparrow’s Nest, a local non-profit organization dedicated to cooking and delivering homemade meals to families struggling through a cancer diagnosis.

In addition to the students’ charity of choice, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Love for Lade Perry Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Omolade “Lade,” Perry, a 16-year U.S. Navy veteran and bachelor’s student at the CIA, who passed away in April.
 
Charity: Sparrow’s Nest.
Scholarship: Love for Lade Perry Memorial Scholarship.
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Time: Cocktail hour will begin at 4:15 p.m. on Anton Plaza, followed by dinner in Farquharson Hall.
Location: The Culinary Institute of America, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538.
Dress Code: Formal (think: Met Gala, with a garden twist).
Entertainment: Live music.
Price: $140 per person, includes the reception, seven-course dinner, all beverages, tax, and service.
Additional Notes: This event is limited to 104 guests. CIA gift cards are not redeemable at this event. Allergens and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please specify on reservation form.

**Menu and beverages subject to change based on availability**