2025 Culinary Charity Series
Eat Like a Chef / Drink Like a Somm
ABOUT THE SERIES
Launched in 2013, Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group created the Eat Like A Chef/Drink Like A Somm series by partnering with some of the top chefs in San Francisco and beyond to raise funds for amazing philanthropic causes in the Bay Area. With the notion that giving back can be accessible to all, each dinner offers diners the opportunity to give back while enjoying a one-of-a-kind dining experience, all to benefit a local charity.
Each month, Hi Neighbor chef/partner Jason Halverson teams up with a partner chef to create a unique collaboration dining experience, inspired by our guest chef’s culinary expertise and experience. Since 2013, we have raised nearly 500K for charities such as SF-Marin Food Bank, Ronnie Lott’s All Stars Helping Kids, Old Skool Café, Sprouts Chef Training, and more.
DETAILS
5-course menu for $115 per person.
Chef Jason Halverson and the guest chef alternate courses, creating a unique culinary experience.
Wine Pairings selected by Hi Neighbor Wine Director Steve Izzo and our guest chef’s wine team are available for an additional $65/person.
*All Proceeds for the 2025 series will be donated to Sprouts Chef Training.
LOCATION
All dinners are held at 100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
2025 Spring Collaborations
7 Adams + Dalida
Friday, April 25, 2025
Discover what happens when the husband and wife duos of David & Serena Fisher (Michelin-Stared 7 Adams) and Sayat and Laura Ozyilmaz of Dalida join forces. A meal of epic proportion awaits.
Burdell Oakland
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Geoff Davis' intellectual approach to Soul Food is taking the culinary scene by storm. Named Chef Burdell was a James Beard Best Chef finalist Davis' Burdell Oakland is one of Esquire's 50 best restaurants in America.
Che Fico
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
David Nayfeld of acclaimed Che Fico joins us to celebrate the release of his new cookbook. His unique creative approach as led to numerous culinary accolades, including Bon Appetit’s Hot 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS EAT LIKE A CHEF/DRINK LIKE A SOMM?
Eat Like a Chef/Drink Like a Somm is the brainchild of the Hi Neighbor Hospitality team. This unique charity event invites the Bay Area's top culinary minds into our kitchen to partner with our executive chef and partner, Chef Jason Halverson, creating a 5-course menu where each chef contributes dishes based on a unique theme.
WHAT CHARITY DOES THIS BENEFIT?
Our 2025 series is benefiting the amazing work of Sprouts Chef Training.
WHERE ARE EVENTS LOCATED?
All dinners are held at 100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THIS SERIES?
Our spring lineup includes critically acclaimed 7 Adams, Dalida, Burdell Oakland, and Che Fico. We will release our summer series soon with an exciting new lineup of chefs.
WHEN DO YOU RELEASE RESERVATIONS?
Reservations are released in 3-month blocks. Tickets are now on sale for our spring series and tickets to our summer series will be released in early June.
WHEN DO RESERVATIONS WORK?
The evening is treated just like any other restaurant or dinner reservation. Each table is bookable for your desired number of guests, and you will be seated at your own table. Reservations are available throughout the evening at various times, and the only menu offered for the evening is the special collab menu between Chef Halverson and the guest chef.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
Tickets are available via OpenTable and can be purchased using the ticket links above.
CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?
If known in advance, we can accommodate dietary restrictions. However, the dishes may not be reflective of the guest chefs. We aim to be inclusive of as many things as possible, but since this is a one-night-only menu, substituted items may vary.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
For media inquiries, please contact info@hineighborsf.com.
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Proud to Support Sprouts Chef Training
Sprouts equips youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Youth are paired with a chef mentor and case manager to develop the skills needed to secure and maintain a culinary job. Graduates use these entry-level jobs to kickstart culinary careers, pay for education, or pursue new industries.
Thank you to our 2025 event sponsor OpenTable
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