If you enjoy burgers and are passionate about giving back, the upcoming 2nd annual Burger Benefit is the event for you. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, NFA Burger in Dunwoody, GA, will host this special event, bringing together local and celebrity chefs to raise funds for Giving Kitchen. This organization is committed to helping food service workers in crisis, offering financial support to those facing unexpected challenges.
What is the Burger Benefit?
The Burger Benefit is an annual event that features delicious burgers with a purpose. A $30 ticket gets you a handcrafted burger made by local and celebrity chefs and served with a side of fries. Plus it’s a donation to Giving Kitchen, whose mission is to provide support and stability to food service workers facing emergencies. The event raised over $50,000 last year, and they’re aiming to make an even bigger impact this year.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
- Location: NFA Burger in Dunwoody, GA
- Time: 11 AM to 8 PM
- Ticket Price: $30 (includes 1 burger, fries, and donation to Giving Kitchen)
- New This Year: A silent auction and the addition of beer and wine for purchase!
Approximately 60 burgers per participant will be available to purchase.
Attendees will get to choose their time slot, but the chefs will be assigned their time slot randomly.
The event will feature a lineup of talented chefs including:
BILLY KRAMER
Owner and Founder – NFA Burger
ANDREW ZIMMERN
Emmy & four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer & social justice advocate.
NICK BARRINGTON
Executive Chef – East Lake Golf Club
JOHN BENHASE
Chef and Partner – Starland Yard in Savannah, GA
GARY CALDWELL
Executive Chef – Marcus Bar & Grill
DANNY CERQUEDA
Executive Chef – The Hansen Group
JONTHAN AND JUSTIN FOX
Owners – Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
GEORGE FRANGOS
Co-Founder, Farm Burger
MIA ORINO & CARLO GAN
Chefs & Owners – Kamayan ATL
ANDY GONZALES
Chef and Owner – The Companion
CHRIS HALL
Chef and Partner – Local Three & Roshambo
MATTHEW HYLAND
Culinary & Co-Owner – Zoé Tong & Si Baby Q
SHAI LAVI
Chef – The Third Space
NICK LEAHY
Executive Chef and Co-owner – Vice Kitchen
MICHAEL LENNOX
Owner – Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho & Ranger Station
GEOFF MELKONIAN
Owner – Breadwinner Cafe & Market
JOHN METZ
Executive Chef, CEO, & Co-Founder Sterling Culinary Management, the Woodall, Marlow’s Tavern
FREDDY MONEY
Michelin Star, Culinary Director – Atlas, The Garden Room and Nami
ROBERT OWENS IV
Pitmaster and Co-owner – Owens and Hull
KEVIN RATHBUN
Proprietor and Executive Chef – Kevin Rathbun Steak
MALIK RHASAAN
Chef/Owner – Che Butter Jonez
HECTOR SANTIAGO
Chef & Owner – El Super Pan
Why You Should Attend
This one-day event is a great opportunity to enjoy creative burgers while supporting a vital cause. Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance to food service workers. So not only are you getting a delicious meal, but you’re also giving back to the community in a meaningful way.
How to Join
For more details and to get your tickets, visit BurgerBenefit.com. Come hang out, grab a burger, and support a cause that makes a real difference.
The burgers in this post are made by @nfaburger that I’ve photographed in the past at the restaurant and during a pop-up event.
Who’s ready to eat some good burgers for a good cause?
