Root is grateful for the tremendous network of chefs that support our mission and programs and partner with us for the Celebrity Chef series. These dinners are a delicious way to support Root’s programs and provide an opportunity for alumni to work alongside some of the most noted chefs on the North Shore.

This summer, we are eager to continue the series with a pop-up dinner at Bernadette in Salem, MA, with Chef Aaron Chambers, to raise funds for Root’s Community Catering program.

Enjoy a seasonal five-course dinner at Bernadette highlighting the local New England harvest, including an interactive cocktail hour with an oyster shucking demonstration with the farmer/owner of Lucky Lips Oysters; cooking demonstrations by Chef Aaron Chambers and some of the talented Root graduates on the Bernadette and Settler teams; and curated beverage pairings for each course.

Did you know? Each week, Root’s alumni kitchen team prepares 800+ fresh, from-scratch meals for neighbors facing food insecurity. Demand continues to grow, and we need your support to continue to meet this urgent need. Additional donations to support Root's Community Catering Initiative are welcomed and encouraged.

Tickets are $350 each (FMV $200). Seating is limited and on a first-come/first-served basis. Click here to purchase tickets or make a donation

For more information, contact Faith Emerson at femerson@rootns.org.

A big thank you to Chef Aaron and Shanna Chambers for their continued partnership and support!