The second annual FORK Cancer event is a Celebration of Life presented by Food & Beverage Social Club and Forever Oceans. Eight of Charlotte's top Chef's are creating a dinner experience that will positively impact cancer survivor support, education, research and funding in our community while honoring the legacy of those who have been affected by cancer.

During this event, each guest will enjoy a 4 course meal prepared by leading Charlotte Chefs in addition to wine, a champagne toast and a signature cocktail.

This event will take place on Thursday, September 7th at UNC Charlotte Marriott.

FORK Cancer Event Timeline

Cocktail Hour 6:00-7:00PM

Seated Dinner 7:00-10:00PM

FORK Cancer Non-Profit Partners:

Teal Diva - Gynecological Cancer Support Network

Xander's Acts of Kindness Foundation - Giving Joy to Kids with Cancer

Nothing Pink - Support for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

The Meggs Foundation - Providing Resources for Young Adults with Cancer

General Admission Tickets Include:

• Donation for Cancer research, support and education in the CLT community (see philanthropic partners below)
• 4 Courses prepared as a collaboration of top Charlotte Chefs (see menu below)
• Wine courtesy of Fresh Vine Wine
• 1 Signature Cocktail, presented by Social House Vodka
• Invitation to participate in silent and live auctions

Table Sponsor Tier Information:

All FORK Cancer Sponsor Tables must be reserved prior to Friday, August 4. For all sponsorship information and details, please view our 2023 FORK Cancer Sponsor Packet. 

Sous Chef Sponsor - $1300 (SOLD OUT)

NEW Head Chef Sponsor - $1900

Executive Chef Sponsor - $2500 

Michelin Star Sponsor - $5000

If you can't attend the event, but would like to donate, please click Buy Tickets and input the dollar amount of your choosing in the Donate to FORK Cancer 2023 section.

With Eight Amazing Chefs & Four Local Inspiring Cancer Charities...

you get one

Outstanding Dinner

FORK Cancer 2023 Menu

Hors-d'oeuvres

Presented by Award Winning Chef, Author, and Food Stylist, Chris Aquilino

Artisan cured meats & cheeses, preserved & pickled NC produce

Crudité Cups - little gem romaine, cucumber, celery, heirloom carrots and grape tomatoes, Meyer lemon & beet hummus

Smoked Forever Oceans Kanpachi Rillettes – benne seed Lavash

Appetizer

Presented by Chef Jon and Chef Amy Fortes of The Flipside Cafe

Stracciatella Toast, Avocado Purée

N'duja, Toasted Pistachio-Basil Crunch, & Orange Honey.

Entrée - Fish Course Sponsored by Forever Oceans

Presented by Andres Prussing, Executive Chef of Charlotte Marriott Center City (Stroke, Coco & the Director and Banquets)

Presented by Chef Mark Allison of Forever Oceans

Poached Forever Oceans Kanpachi, Lobster Mousse

Lemons Emulsion, Chive Oil, Potato Mille Feuille, & Seasonal Vegetables

Entrée - Main Course

Presented by Chef Sam Diminich of Restaurant Constance & Your Farms Your Table 

Braised Beef Short Rib Tagine with Almonds

SC Peaches, Basmati Rice & Charmoula 

Dessert

Presented by Samantha Allen, Executive Pastry Chef of Wentworth & Fenn

Honey - Plum Macaron 

Toasted Black Sesame Diplomat, Cantaloupe Gel & Pink Himalayan Salt

Vegetarian Options

Presented by Chef Roshni Gurnani

Appetizer

Beet Carpaccio with Herb Reduction

Entrée - Fish Course

Mushroom Fish and Chips, Vegan Tartar, Minty Peas

Entrée - Main

Masala Grilled Cauliflower, Pickled Indian Vegetables, Cilantro Chutney

Chef and Menu Emcee

Chef Jay Z

Founder and Menu Organizer

Chef Mark Allison

FORK Cancer is Hosted by:

Food & Beverage Social Club - "Food & Beverage Social Club is a group of culinary enthusiasts who come together to create meaningful connections through our events. Our mission is to cultivate a community that gathers together for premier food and beverage experiences in Charlotte, North Carolina while supporting local restaurants, breweries, and chefs."

Forever Oceans - "At Forever Oceans™, we have built the most sustainable, scalable, deep-water aquaculture platform on the planet—delivering premium, sashimi-grade fish to the world’s kitchens, ready to be prepared and served any number of ways. Forever Oceans™ is changing the future of seafood while revitalizing our damaged oceans to provide a healthier future for all."

Important Note

We kindly appreciate your absorption of payment processing fees to ensure that your entire ticket purchase will go directly towards a donation for the partner non-profits and the FORK Cancer event.

Safety & Sanitization Protocol

F&B Social Club is dedicated to being transparent about our Safety & Sanitization Protocol during the global health crisis. Although you are not required to be masked, you are more than welcome to wear a mask whenever it makes you most comfortable.

Refund Policy

Refunds can be requested through the TicketTailor Platform, but are not guaranteed. We assess refunds on a case-by-case basis. If we can fill your seat from our Waitlist, we will refund you, minus Stripe and TicketTailor fees. If we cannot fill your seat, or if there is not enough time to fill your seat, then we cannot guarantee a refund due to the fact that we have guaranteed minimums and guest counts with our culinary partners. Tickets can be transferred upon request. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchasing.