TV viewers across the country admire the on-screen talent and
humor of Chef Jet Tila on the Food Network’s Camp Cutthroat and Cutthroat
Kitchen, but few have the chance to step into the kitchen with the famed cook.
Privileged guests at the 2nd Annual
Westminster-Canterbury Foundation Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration and
Dinner on September 23rd interacted with Chef Jet
as he demonstrated Thai-style Satay Lamb Chops and shared cooking tips
from the stage.
The evening, which raised funds for the Westminster-Canterbury
Foundation, kicked off with a lively VIP reception and “meet and greet” with
Chef Jet. Guests and residents mingled and snapped photos, sampled signatures
dishes such as Drunken Noodles and enjoyed cocktails, like the Thai
Silk Sake.
Following the reception,
guests took their seats as Chef Jet ruled the kitchen stage, where he joked
with members of the audience while cooking up Thai-style Satay Lamb Chops.
He shared secrets on the perfect Thai curry sauce, how to cook with a can of
coconut milk and tips on serving the perfect piece of meat.
“Chef Jet felt like
part of the WC community from the moment he arrived on campus Wednesday
morning,” says Foundation Executive Director Ashley Allman. “Guests were able
to learn from his cooking expertise, but he also had the opportunity to
collaborate with our culinary team on creative Asian-inspired recipes.”
Chef Jet and the culinary team at Westminster prepared and served
a three-course dinner that included a Thai Coconut Chicken Soup, Roasted
Salmon with Mango Slaw and Ancient Grains, Satay Lamb Chops with Peanut Sauce
and a Poached Asian Pear over Almond Cake with Franzipan cookie, toasted
almonds and Japanese pinwheel for dessert.
The event raised over $22,000
for the Westminster-Canterbury Foundation, which provides financial support for
residents, staff members and the surrounding community. A special thank you to
WC’s partners, Flik Lifestyles and The Compass Group, and to all of the event
sponsors that made the evening such a success.
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Celebrity Chef and other exciting events at Westminster-Canterbury visit the Facebook
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