MaxLove Project’s Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner is not a gala dinner; it’s a transformative experience—a multi-course friendship feast crafted by our Culinary Team Leader, Chef Cathy McKnight, and her extraordinary group of culinary champions. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tanaka Farms, this event showcases the highest quality ingredients, expertly prepared over open flames and served family-style in a breathtaking hilltop setting.

Join us for an evening that transcends dining. The Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner is a unique opportunity to be inspired, give back, and connect with a community of passionate change-makers dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of children battling cancer and rare diseases.

Meet Our All-Star Culinary Team!  

Cathy McKnight - Culinary Team Leader 

Whitney Aronoff - Starseed Kitchen

 Paul Buchanan - Primal Alchemy 

Paddy Glennon - Superior Seafood Co. 

Claudia Gonzalez - Cheffy Clau 

Andrew Johnson - Anneliese Schools 

Coby Laird - Chef Volunteer 

Jeannie Lin - Doctor & Chef 

Richard Mead - Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens 

Michael Puglisi - Herd & Grace 

Doug Settle - Hearth & Harvest 

Tony Thomason - Chef Volunteer 

***with culinary student volunteers from Orange County School of the Arts!

At MaxLove Project, we believe in the power of hope and community to drive meaningful change for families facing the challenges of childhood cancer and rare diseases. Our Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner embodies this spirit of transformation, wellness, and resilience. It is fueled by the therapeutic energy of Tanaka Farms, a place where nature and nourishment come together. Learn more about MaxLove Project at www.maxloveproject.org