Events & Experiences

We caters events, fundraisers, dinners, pop-ups, and more, and serve as the excess food partner for events across the city. Through this work, we engage chefs, partners, and our community in meaningful action.

SERVICE is a dinner series presented by Chef Daniel Humm at Rethink Food’s Sustainable Community Kitchen in Greenwich Village. These intimate, all-inclusive dinners—featuring five courses with beverage pairings—raise funds to support our work across the city Past guests have included Michelin-star chefs like Daniel Humm, Daniel Boulud, Charlie Mitchell, and other top culinary talent.

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Discover ways to connect with chefs, support communities, and experience mission-driven dining.

DEC 9 2025 | 7 PM | PRICE: $225

Service at Rethink Food with Victoria Blamey

SERVICE at Rethink Food represents a bold new vision for the culinary world—a mission-driven collaboration designed to inspire real change, break down the barriers of what is considered "fine dining," and leverage the influence of the culinary community to combat food insecurity.

On December 9th, join us for an evening with the incomparable Chef Victoria Blamey. Each ticket is all-inclusive, featuring five courses and beverage pairing. We look forward to serving you.

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Past events

Explore highlights from recent dinners, collaborations, and community activations that brought our mission to life.

JBF Patron Reception: Climate Week Panel and Cocktails

Culinary Director Ken Baker, a 2024 James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp alumnus, joined fellow Bootcamp graduate Chef Geoff Kie (‘23) to host the Climate Week Patron Reception at the historic James Beard House—celebrating chefs driving change through sustainability and community impact.

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NYC Wine Food Festival

At the Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival, Rethink Food was proud to serve as the official Food Excess Partner — rescuing over 1,625 pounds of food from 50 events and 300+ restaurants. Together, we turned one of the city’s biggest celebrations into real impact for our communities.

8 Year Anniversary with Happier

On October 27, we celebrated eight years of impact with Industry Night—an evening of food, music, and community at Apartment NYC. Guests enjoyed bites from Chef Lana Lagomarsini, cocktails by Meaghen Grace, and music by Akwasi Brenya-Mensa. In partnership with Happier Grocery, Apartment, Rethink Food, and KeyBank, the night brought together hospitality friends and supporters to toast our shared mission.

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