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16th Annual Symphony of Chefs!

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 15TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY OF CHEFS HERE!

Symphony of Chefs is an evening of culinary composition benefiting KidLinks and the ultimate chef-driven culinary dinner experience!

This event is a unique event experience unlike any other chef-driven charity event in the DFW Metroplex. The city's most notable chefs participate in a culinary evening that is out of this world. Guests enjoy a chef-prepared & interactive four-course dinner, wine pairings from some of the world’s best vineyards, a silent auction of experiences and much more!

Your evening begins with the Featured Hors d’oeuvre Chef preparing delicious canapés during the cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner prepared by the Featured Dinner Chefs. Each of the Featured Dinner Chefs prepares a four-course wine-paired menu that is cooked tableside (yes, directly at the dinner table) for 10 guests. Following the coursed meal, the Featured Pastry Chef creates masterful desserts as an end note to the evening.

Sponsors are also invited to attend a draft-style VIP Patron & Chef Selection Party just a few weeks before the main event.

Symphony of Chefs is the perfect way to entertain clients and friends while enjoying an unforgettable dining experience. For details on how you can be a part of this event and help to enable smiles on the faces of children, please email paul@kidlinks.org.

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 15TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY OF CHEFS HERE

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 14TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY OF CHEFS HERE

EXPERIENCE THE 12TH ANNUAL SYMPHONY OF CHEFS HERE

Event Details

Kick-off Party

Thursday, October 9, 2025

6:30 - 8:30pm



 

VIP Patron & Chef Selection Party

Monday, February 9, 2026

6:00 - 8:00pm
(By Invitation Only for Sponsors)

16th Annual Symphony of Chefs

Monday, February 23, 2026

6:00 - 9:15pm

Astoria Event Venue
3216 Royalty Row, Irving, TX 75062

Meet our 2026 Leadership

EVENT CHAIRS

Lisa Sides 

Eric Peters

FOUNDING EVENT CHAIRS

Bonnie & Nathan Shea

HONORARY CHEF CHAIRS

Jennie Kelley, Chef & Owner
Fond

Brandon Moore, Chef & Owner
Fond

HONORARY CHEF CHAIR EMERITUS

Salvatore Gisellu, Chef Partner
Urban Family Restaurants

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Dana Blaugrund
Virginia Eiland & William C. Eiland II
Adam Hall
Jamie & Greg Lyons
Jill McMillan-Melott & Lucas Melott
Lindsey & Josh Pitts
Sara & Jonathan Platt
Erica & Jordan Whitten

MEET OUR 2026 FEATURED CHEFS

  • HONORARY CHEF CHAIRS

    Jennie Kelley

    Brandon Moore

    Co-Chefs & Owners

    FOND

Meet Our 2026 Sponsors

Concerto

  • Cristi and Kevin Ryan

Crescendo

  • Georgia and Marc Lyons

Wine Partners

  • Current as of August 26, 2025

Event Contacts