Culinary Fundraiser ISO Witty Name
July 15, 2018 11:15 AM Subscribe
I am currently lacking inspiration. Metafilter excels at naming creatures and things. Please help.
My culinary school needs a name for their annual fundraiser.
Here is the brain dump:
The menu is small bites and folks wander from station to station, enjoying food made by our alumni. In any given year, the featured alumni will range from folks who sell their products at farmers markets to chefs from Michelin star restaurants.
Part of the appeal of the fundraiser is that it is staffed by current students, faculty, and alumni.
It’s aspirational for the students as they get to see/work with alumni. Meanwhile guests walk thru the kitchen and interact with the chefs as they are working, so the attendees get a fun peek behind the curtain. Alumni get to chat with their former instructors, etc.
It’s not fancy enough to be a gala - nor do we want it to be. The guests are a mix of other alumni, folks from the food industry, faculty and staff from the college, and the general public.
This year we would like to incorporate live music, but the style of music is TBD and will most likely change from year to year going forward.
The food items change from year to year, so the name can’t be too specific (ie: Cava & Cupcakes)
The event takes place in the afternoon/early evening. This timeslot which works surprisingly well for the multitude of folks involved, so no “under the stars” names will work.
The annual event takes place in the late Spring and we are based in the San Francisco Bay area so reference to the GG bridge or the Bay are totally good. Nothing “Frisco” please.
The current contenders:
Bubbles and Bites - we do greet everyone with a glass of bubbles, but it’s kinda meh and overused for me.
Staff Meal - it’s an industry term that emotionally resonates perfectly, but the event doesn’t not actually involve a meal.
Tasting Menu - my current fave as it’s not quite as literal as Staff Meal and captures the small bites element
Student to Star - clunky, but has alliteration and captures the aspirational aspect of the event
Many thanks in advance!
Here is the brain dump:
The menu is small bites and folks wander from station to station, enjoying food made by our alumni. In any given year, the featured alumni will range from folks who sell their products at farmers markets to chefs from Michelin star restaurants.
Part of the appeal of the fundraiser is that it is staffed by current students, faculty, and alumni.
It’s aspirational for the students as they get to see/work with alumni. Meanwhile guests walk thru the kitchen and interact with the chefs as they are working, so the attendees get a fun peek behind the curtain. Alumni get to chat with their former instructors, etc.
It’s not fancy enough to be a gala - nor do we want it to be. The guests are a mix of other alumni, folks from the food industry, faculty and staff from the college, and the general public.
This year we would like to incorporate live music, but the style of music is TBD and will most likely change from year to year going forward.
The food items change from year to year, so the name can’t be too specific (ie: Cava & Cupcakes)
The event takes place in the afternoon/early evening. This timeslot which works surprisingly well for the multitude of folks involved, so no “under the stars” names will work.
The annual event takes place in the late Spring and we are based in the San Francisco Bay area so reference to the GG bridge or the Bay are totally good. Nothing “Frisco” please.
The current contenders:
Bubbles and Bites - we do greet everyone with a glass of bubbles, but it’s kinda meh and overused for me.
Staff Meal - it’s an industry term that emotionally resonates perfectly, but the event doesn’t not actually involve a meal.
Tasting Menu - my current fave as it’s not quite as literal as Staff Meal and captures the small bites element
Student to Star - clunky, but has alliteration and captures the aspirational aspect of the event
Many thanks in advance!
Best answer: Chef's Table
Amuse Bouche
Culinary Potluck
Chef's Hive/Mind/Flight/Plate
Taste Buffet
Open Kitchen
posted by Ftsqg at 11:27 AM on July 15, 2018
Amuse Bouche
Culinary Potluck
Chef's Hive/Mind/Flight/Plate
Taste Buffet
Open Kitchen
posted by Ftsqg at 11:27 AM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: Chef's Walkabout
Culinary workshop (in the same vein as a poetry workshop)
Mise en plates
posted by Emperor SnooKloze at 11:36 AM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
Culinary workshop (in the same vein as a poetry workshop)
Mise en plates
posted by Emperor SnooKloze at 11:36 AM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Alumnoms
Alumnoms by the Bay
Bridge to the Future
Small Bites for Large Minds
More than just Rice-A-Roni
posted by Rob Rockets at 11:51 AM on July 15, 2018 [2 favorites]
Alumnoms by the Bay
Bridge to the Future
Small Bites for Large Minds
More than just Rice-A-Roni
posted by Rob Rockets at 11:51 AM on July 15, 2018 [2 favorites]
Best answer: Culinary School Name Muncheon
Meet and Munch
posted by rakaidan at 11:52 AM on July 15, 2018
Meet and Munch
posted by rakaidan at 11:52 AM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: food-o-rama
food-a-thon
These might not be great? But maybe something with hyphens?
posted by Meatbomb at 12:03 PM on July 15, 2018
food-a-thon
These might not be great? But maybe something with hyphens?
posted by Meatbomb at 12:03 PM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: Posh Nosh
Nosh & Network
Cucina Cantina
posted by The Wrong Kind of Cheese at 12:04 PM on July 15, 2018
Nosh & Network
Cucina Cantina
posted by The Wrong Kind of Cheese at 12:04 PM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: Home Cooking, an Edible Gathering
Prepared by [Culinary School] Alumni
posted by MonkeyToes at 12:39 PM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
Prepared by [Culinary School] Alumni
posted by MonkeyToes at 12:39 PM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
Best answer: (I’m not feeling particularly witty, but I’m sure there has to be a good pun about how the chefs don’t bite. (Or do they?))
posted by Weeping_angel at 1:02 PM on July 15, 2018
posted by Weeping_angel at 1:02 PM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: I think the unique draw here is the behind-the-scenes access and the opportunity to taste and chat with others who are into the local culinary scene.
So maybe just call it what it is: The Spring Culinary Interactive
posted by mochapickle at 1:07 PM on July 15, 2018 [4 favorites]
So maybe just call it what it is: The Spring Culinary Interactive
posted by mochapickle at 1:07 PM on July 15, 2018 [4 favorites]
Best answer: I'd stray from using the word "munch", especially in the bay area. It has other connotations that you might confuse people with.
posted by FirstMateKate at 1:16 PM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by FirstMateKate at 1:16 PM on July 15, 2018 [1 favorite]
Best answer: The [Culinary School] Alumni Kitchen Mixer.
posted by MonkeyToes at 1:51 PM on July 15, 2018
posted by MonkeyToes at 1:51 PM on July 15, 2018
Best answer: Gourmand Ease
Nomnambulation 2018
Pass Masters (fully acknowledging jamjam above)
Here in France a loosely similar kind of event is often labelled a "Salon Gastronomique" (de XyzVille, Region, Product etc. etc.)
So maybe Bayside Salon Gastronomique?
posted by protorp at 2:03 PM on July 15, 2018
Nomnambulation 2018
Pass Masters (fully acknowledging jamjam above)
Here in France a loosely similar kind of event is often labelled a "Salon Gastronomique" (de XyzVille, Region, Product etc. etc.)
So maybe Bayside Salon Gastronomique?
posted by protorp at 2:03 PM on July 15, 2018
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Kitchen Island
Knives and Nibbles
posted by rhizome at 11:23 AM on July 15, 2018