Last night Super Bowl weekend launched with a grand start with the 6th Annual Culinary Kickoff.
The epic bash at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brought out the biggest stars in sports and entertainment to benefit the Culinary Institute of America, V Foundation, and the Irie Foundation.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Charles Woodson, Chef Charlie Palmer and Chef Micheal Voltaggio during the 6th Annual Culinary Kickoff on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for #CulinaryKickoff )
NFL Legend Charles Woodson alongside his event co-chairs, ESPN’s Sage Steele and NFL legend Marshall Faulk hosted the grand affair that ended the night with a special DJ set by Oscar winning actor extraordinaire Jamie Foxx.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: A Chef prepares a dish during the 6th Annual Culinary Kickoff on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for #CulinaryKickoff )
Guests enjoyed incredible sips provided by Woodson’s own Intercept Wine as they tasted delights from legendary chefs. Charlie Palmer and Michael Mina paired with NFL Legends Marshall Faulk and Charles Woodson to represent the beautiful affair.
The full list of greats making the party happen included: LaneOne, Chef Charlie Palmer, Chef Scott Romano and Charlie Palmer Group, Chef Michael Mina, Chef Sebastian Brown and Mina Group, Chef Michael Voltaggio, Chef Jason Atherton, Chef Daniel Birk, Chef Alex Becker, Chef Tito Vargas, DAER Day Club and Nightclub, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Guitar Hotel, Marshall Faulk, Sage Steele, Charles Woodson and Charles Woodson Intercept Wines, The Delisle Group, Vega Group, Epic Sports and Entertainment Group, Liam Mayclem “Foodie Chap” Levi’s, Williams-Sonoma, ESPN, G.O.A.T Fuel by Jerry Rice, John Anthony Vineyards, Hogwash by Tuck Beckstoffer, Brand Innovators, LaVazza , Silver Oak, Twomey, JCB Collection, JaM Cellars, Foley Family Wines, Chalk Hill, Black River Caviar, Snake River Farms, Fam4, Shoe Surgeon, House of Carbonadi Vodka, Davidoff Cigars, and Grandstand.
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Jerry Rice during the 6th Annual Culinary Kickoff on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for #CulinaryKickoff )
NFL Legend Jerry Rice additionally auctioned a memorabilia painting that brought in thousands to the fundraising effort. With sweeping views and delicious moments there was simply no better way to kick off Super Bowl LIV.