Dining Event Fundraisers/Charities
Since 2009, De Gustibus Cooking School by Miele has seamlessly fused culinary artistry with a deep commitment to philanthropy, creating extraordinary events that not only delight but also inspire positive change. By partnering with renowned chefs and their chosen charitable organizations, we curate bespoke culinary experiences that feature exclusive menus, engaging auctions, raffles, and rare wine selections—all designed to leave a lasting impact.
A prime example of our mission was in 2019, when we had the privilege of collaborating with the esteemed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten along with his son Chef Cedric and daughter Louise Ulukaya. Together, we supported the invaluable work of The Food Dreams Foundation, crafting an unforgettable culinary journey that united guests in support of this meaningful cause.
Over the years, De Gustibus has raised over $100,000 for numerous charities.
See the full list below.
HOW IT WORKS
De Gustibus will donate a portion of the ticket sales to the charity and collaborate with the chef and their team to gather items from partners and sponsors for auction, maximizing the overall donation amount.
Below is a chronological list of the philanthropic events we’ve hosted, the chefs involved, and the charities that benefitted. If you’re a chef, wine expert, or cookbook author interested in hosting a charity class at De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy’s Herald Square, contact Owner-CEO Sal Rizzo at sal@degustibusnyc.com or call 212-239-1652.
PHILANTHROPIC EVENTS AT DE GUSTIBUS
2009
Suvir Saran & Ted Allen
In support of Gay Mens Health Crisis
2012
Jacques Pepin, Jean-Louis Dumonet, Christian Delouvrier, Laurent Manrique and Claude Goddard
In support of Action Against Hunger
2013
Marcus Samuelsson
In support of Three Goats Organization
2014
Michael Anthony
In support of Gods Love We Deliver
2016
Amanda Freitag
In support of Gods Love We Deliver
Michael Ferraro, Julian Medina and Pichet Ong
In support of Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
2017
Michael Solomonov
In support of Broad Street Hospitality Collective
2018
Michael White, Bill Dorrler, Lauren Desteno, Arthur Lee, Francis Joven and Hristo Zisovzki
In support of Spoons Across America
John Karangis & Danny Meyer
In support of Spoons Across America
Alex Guarnaschelli
In support of Matthew Lehrman Osteosarcoma Research Fund
Andrew Zimmern
In support of Andrew Zimmern’s Second Chances Scholarship
2019
Jean-Georges & Cedric Vongerichten
In support of Food Dreams
Aarón Sánchez
In support of Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund
Camille Rodriguez
In support of Matthew Lehrman Osteosarcoma Research Fund
2021
Matt Abdoo & Shane McBride
In support of the Jeff Michner Foundation
2024
Cedric Vongerichten
In support of City Harvest
Michele Massari
In support of Friends of Teach for Italy