August 2016
Dear Friend of Island Harvest:
The 23nd Annual Taste of the Harvest Celebration presented by Petro Home Services will take place on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. This year we will highlight our important work of addressing hunger and food insecurity on Long Island, and will once again showcase area chefs, restaurants, country clubs, catering halls and food suppliers through a gourmet food and spirits tasting. This evening attracts over 500 Long Islanders and is one of Island Harvest’s major fundraising events of the year. This event is a great opportunity to gain valuable exposure for your business while raising awareness about hunger on Long Island.
This signature culinary event is successful because of the contributions of the extraordinary business owners, like you, who participate by preparing their specialties and donating them for our guests to enjoy. The Gourmet Tasting continues to be the highlight of the evening! Your involvement would add greatly to the success of this event and we are hoping that you will be able to join us this year.
Working with our Chef Coordinator, your chefs and staff will set up their own stations and prepare and display your signature menu items. In order to begin work on a preliminary menu, we are requesting that menu items be specified to us no later than October 5, 2016.
Another great part of the evening is the grand raffle/auction. We would welcome a donation of a gift certificate or other item from your establishment to add to this event! It would be greatly appreciated and in high demand.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me directly at (631) 873-4775. To make your commitment to support Island Harvest, showcase your cuisine, and make over 500 people love your food, please fax the enclosed registration form to (631) 873-4784 or email to .
We look forward to your participation this year and to tasting your delicious signature items! Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Best regards,
Michelle Stack
Manager, Development and Special Events
40 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 www.islandharvest.org
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What You Need to Know….
Event Highlights for Participating Restaurants
v Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Crest Hollow Country Club
v Gourmet Tasting begins at 7p.m. - we request that you prepare food for at least 300 guests. You may begin breaking down your station at approximately 9:30 p.m.
v Doors open to participating restaurants at 3p.m. for set-up; please plan on arriving no later than 5:00p.m.
v We provide all linens, cutlery and dishes, as well as tins for donating any leftover food items
v As per the Board of Health, you will need to email or fax a copy of your permit 3 weeks prior to event. We will also provide a thermometer, box of rubbers gloves and alcohol swabs, in case you forget yours. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Stack at 631 873 4775 or at .
v We provide an 8-foot display table, 2 serp tables and a 6-foot work table
v Prominent signage at the event, logo and name recognition on our invitations and other printed materials.
v Inclusion on invitation mailed to 3,200 supporters (printing deadline August 1)
v Recognition in post-event “E-blast” to 15,000 Island Harvest supporters
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