Join us for the official launch of Triangle Central Kitchen at NAMU Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar. This special evening will celebrate bold flavors, local brews, and vibrant community while introducing a nonprofit with a powerful mission: fighting hunger, reducing food waste, and training the next generation of chefs. By attending, you’ll be part of the movement that fuels TCK’s launch and sparks lasting impact across the Triangle.
What to Expect
An unforgettable evening where food, community, and purpose come together.
Culinary Experience: Enjoy bold dishes from Chef Adé Carenna of Donou Cuisine—2023 NC Chef of the Year and Food Network Chopped Season 63 winner.
Drinks with Purpose: Savor craft beers from Fullsteam Brewery and a curated selection of wines.
Atmosphere: Gather with friends and community leaders in NAMU’s beautiful Zen garden, a setting made for connection and celebration.
Shared Mission: Every ticket you purchase—less Eventbrite’s standard fee—directly fuels the launch of Triangle Central Kitchen, helping to rescue surplus food, train chefs, and serve nourishing meals across the Triangle.
Meet the Chef
We are honored to feature Chef Adé Carenna, founder of Donou Cuisine and a rising star in the culinary world. Named 2023 NC Chef of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association and winner of Food Network Chopped Season 63, Chef Adé is nationally recognized for her creativity, bold flavors, and passion for using food as a force for opportunity.
At the Triangle Central Kitchen Launch Party, Chef Adé will bring her signature style to NAMU’s Zen garden, offering guests a taste of her award-winning approach to food that celebrates culture, community, and impact. Her work embodies TCK’s mission—transforming food into futures.
We are honored to feature Chef Adé Carenna, founder of Donou Cuisine and a rising star in the culinary world. Named 2023 NC Chef of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association and winner of Food Network Chopped Season 63, Chef Adé is nationally recognized for her creativity, bold flavors, and passion for using food as a force for opportunity.
At the Triangle Central Kitchen Launch Party, Chef Adé will bring her signature style to NAMU’s Zen garden, offering guests a taste of her award-winning approach to food that celebrates culture, community, and impact. Her work embodies TCK’s mission—transforming food into futures.
Impact Ticket
Choose this ticket if you want to power Triangle Central Kitchen at full strength. 100% of your purchase (minus Eventbrite fees) fuels our mission—helping us launch more quickly and more effectively at a time when food waste, hunger, and the need for employment opportunities are urgent problems.
Your support accelerates our work and ensures that change happens now, not someday.
$150
Pay What You Can
We believe everyone should have a place at this table. This flexible ticket option invites you to give at the level that feels right for you. Whether $25, $150, or above, your contribution (minus Eventbrite fees) directly fuels meals for neighbors, culinary training for future chefs, and collective community impact.
Every guest matters. Every gift moves us forward.
Any Amount
Impact
Fueling a movement where rescued food powers careers, community, and change across the Triangle.
Nourish
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