Top Area Chefs Unite for Quantum House benefit
CITY – Month 10, 2024 –
Palm Beach county is set to host the annual Culinary Creations, a fundraising event featuring top area chefs to benefit families supported by Quantum House. The event, led by Chef Jeff Simms, will provide an evening of exquisite tastes and raise essential funds for the organization. Learn how you can contribute to Quantum House’s mission of providing a supportive home for families experiencing medical challenges.
Top Area Chefs Create Recipe for Success at Quantum House Benefit
A culinary event featuring the region’s best chefs will raise funds for families facing medical crises.
A night of Culinary Excellence for a Worthy Cause
Palm Beach County is set to host Culinary Creations, a unique dining experience benefiting Quantum House, the area’s only medical hospitality provider for families navigating serious medical challenges. The event, led by Jeff Simms, executive chef of banquets at the Breakers, promises an evening of exquisite tastings and impactful fundraising.
The 29th annual Culinary Creations will take place on Monday, June 2, from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club.This event,produced in partnership with the american Culinary Federation’s palm Beach chapter,has a history of selling out,underscoring its popularity and the community’s support for Quantum House.
Did You Know?
Quantum House is the only facility of its kind between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, serving families from around the world.
Chefs United by Compassion
Chef Simms emphasized the shared passion among hospitality professionals:
When you work in the hospitality business, you have to love it. Frequently enough underscored by long hours and hard work, feeding and caring for people is somthing most chefs have in common.
Jeff Simms, executive chef of banquets at the Breakers
He highlighted the profound impact of Quantum House on families during challenging times:
the work Quantum House is doing for families and children is realy the best kind of care – complementing their medical care. When a child requires hospitalization or medical treatment away from home, the impact extends beyond the child to the entire family, bringing about emotional challenges. In difficult times, fulfilling even basic daily needs can feel overwhelming. When I cook for the families at Quantum House, they are some of my favorite people to have around the table. They are beyond grateful, and it brings me great joy to help.This event allows me to gather my favorite chefs and do something fun to support Quantum House’s meaningful work.
Jeff Simms, executive chef of banquets at the Breakers
Event Highlights and Participating Chefs
Culinary Creations will feature a diverse array of culinary delights, including:
- Tastings from top local chefs
- Cocktail stations
- A dedicated dessert room
- Live auction
- Call to the heart fundraising appeal
The event boasts an impressive lineup of chefs:
- Ozzie vasquez of the Banyan Golf Club
- Josef Morera of Echo Palm Beach
- dominick Laudia of the Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club
- Christopher Park of the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
- jacques Larsen of the Crane Club at Tesoro
- Jeff Simms of the Breakers
- Javier Laurie of the Stonebridge Country Club
- Mariel lopez of Breakers West
- Jerome Nicolas of the Club at Ibis
quantum House: A Home Away From Home
Established nearly 25 years ago on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center, quantum House addresses a critical need in Palm Beach County.as an self-reliant nonprofit, it relies on community support to provide:
- Affordable lodging
- A stocked pantry
- Nutritious meals
- Engaging family activities
- An emergency safety net
Quantum House ensures that no family is turned away due to financial constraints, serving families from around the globe.
Pro Tip
consider volunteering at Quantum house to directly support families in need. Your time and skills can make a significant difference.
Gratitude and Impact
Greg Quattlebaum, president and CEO of Quantum House, expressed his appreciation:
we are beyond grateful to Jeff and all the chefs who support this amazing event. It just gets better and better each year, and this year will include a live auction with unbelievable offerings. Most importantly, it gives Quantum House a platform to share our mission of offering affordable lodging, a stocked pantry, nutritious meals, engaging family activities and an emergency safety net for families who find their medical crisis is also financially devastating. Our staff and volunteers serve close to 1,500 families and provide nearly 11,000 nights of accommodation annually. Events like Culinary Creations are critical in assisting our operations budget.
Greg Quattlebaum, president and CEO of Quantum House
Sponsors and Community Support
The presenting sponsor for Culinary Creations is Patriot Growth insurance Services. Additional sponsors include:
- St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital
- Florida Power & Light
- Spina O’Rourke
- Southwest Greens
- Raymond James
- Resnick Wealth Alliance
- The feit Family Foundation
- The Stoops Family
- Lessing’s Hospitality Group
- Wellington Florist
The Quantum House Experience
The Quantum House campus is designed to offer a agreeable and supportive environment, featuring:
- 30 family suites
- Kitchens and spacious dining areas
- Playroom and fitness center
- Business center and learning lounge
- Outdoor amenities, including a playground and gazebo
Programming for families includes seasonal events, therapy dog visits, and arts and crafts.
Event Details and Contact Information
Tickets for Culinary Creations are $295 per person, and sponsorships are available.
For more information:
- Visit: www.quantumhouse.org/culinary-creations
- Contact: Bethany Baratelli at bbaratelli@quantumhouse.org
To support,volunteer,or inquire about a stay at Quantum House:
- Visit: www.quantumhouse.org
- Call: (561) 494-0515
