Kelsey Grammer To Appear At Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, "Hell's Kitchen" season 23 winner Chef Kyle Timpson and Tony Beef co-owner Anthony Della Vecchia will be featured at the 42nd Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala on March 27.

The "Gala Goes Broadway" themed event will be held at the Harrah's Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, showcasing the glitz and glamour of the Great White Way with Hollywood appeal.

The doors open at 6 p.m. with a lavish cocktail reception in the Wildwood Ballroom featuring hors d’oeuvres prepared by the students of the ACA. A formal dinner will follow at 7 p.m. in the ballroom complete with sample signature dishes, desserts and drinks s from more than 50 South Jersey establishments. The 50/50 cash raffle drawing, open bar, photo booth and live musical entertainment will round out the evening’s festivities.

Grammer will be representing his Faith American Brewing Company, founded in 2015. Beverage participants joining Grammer and his Faith American Brewing Company at the Gala will be D&L Coffee Service, Gallo Wine Sales of New Jersey, International Sommelier, LLC., Little Water Distillery, Mamma Bella Cello & Liqueur and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Thirty-two participating restaurants, including long-standing attendees Dock’s Oyster House, Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar, Knife & Fork Inn, Renault Winery & Resort and Smithville Inn, will each serve a delicious culinary selection from their respective menus.

ACA alumnus Kyle Timpson ‘16, who was recently crowned the champion of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Season 23 (Head Chefs Only), and Tony Beef co-owner Anthony Della Vecchia ’15 will offer a caviar bar with numerous assorted garnishes. Timpson is a Cape May Court House native who graduated from Middle Township High School and attended Cape May County Technical High School for pastry arts.

50/50 cash raffle tickets are still available for $100 per ticket. First prize winner receives 30 percent of total sales, second prize 15 percent and third 5 percent. The winning dollar amount is based upon the total number of raffle tickets sold. All raffle drawings will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. on the evening of the Gala. Winners need not be present to win. Raffle ticket proceeds support an emergency fund for students attending Atlantic Cape, regardless of program of study. This fund supports students that encounter unexpected financial emergencies so they may continue their studies. Click here for raffle ticket purchase details.

The Annual Restaurant Gala annually attracts 1,000 community and business leaders, government
officials, food enthusiasts and friends of the college. Since its inception in 1984, the Restaurant Gala has raised more than $4.3 million for scholarships benefiting students attending the Academy of Culinary Arts, a student emergency fund and Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation operations.

For more information, visit atlanticcape.edu/gala, contact Kristin Jackson at kjackson@atlanticcape.edu or (609) 463-3621.