Meals On Wheels Live Auction
Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
Live Auction List
Auction #1: Enjoy the Giants in Luxury
Auction #2: Your Personal Star Chef
Auction #3: Delightful, Delicious New York
Auction #4: Stellar Cellar
Auction #5: The Luck of the Irish
Auction #6: Come Dine with Me
Auction #7: Romantic Retreats
Auction #8: Pebble Beach Food & Wine – the Imperial Package for Two
Auction #9: Giant(s) Opportunity with Comcast SportsNet
Auction #10: The Ultimate Culinary Weekend
Auction #11: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Auction #12: A Little Bit of City, A Little Bit of Country, A Whole Lot of France
Auction #13: Fund-A-Route
Auction #14: Private Yachting with Gala Chef Chairwoman, Nancy Oakes
Auction #15: 21st Anniversary Gala Souvenir
Enjoy the Giants in Luxury
Edward and Lisa Kinsey are pleased to offer the use of their AT&T Park luxury suite for a San Francisco Giants baseball game on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 – San Francisco Giants versus New York Mets. Cheer on the home team in style and comfort!
- 12 tickets for the suite, which afford the ticket holder access to all areas of the ballpark, including the AAA club and field club levels.
- Two Luxury Suite Lot A parking passes (the closest to the ballpark)
Tickets must be used on Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Date is non-transferable.
Use of luxury box generously donated by Edward P. and Lisa J. Kinsey.
Value: $3,500
Your Personal Star Chef
Celebrated chef, Staffan Terje of Perbacco will come to your home and create an epicurean event for you and seven lucky friends. You will be wowed with sublime creations that you and your guests will long remember. Wine pairings from Ridge Vineyards complete this extraordinary experience.
- Dinner for eight prepared by Chef Staffan Terje
- Wine Pairings by Ridge Vineyards
All food and wine costs are included. Date to be mutually agreed upon.
Value: Dinner and wine $1,600; private chef experience priceless.
Delightful, Delicious New York
Jet east in First Class comfort on American Airlines for a whirlwind weekend stay in New York City. Luxurious accommodations at the New York Palace Hotel set the tone before dining at Aureole, the world-renowned restaurant of James Beard Award winner Chef Charlie Palmer. The next night you will dine at Telepan, which was voted "Best Newcomer" by the 2007 Zagat Survey. Be sure to save time for a Broadway show and drinks at Pegu Club to complete the New York experience.
- First Class Air Transportation for two on American Airlines, the official airline of the Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
- Two nights at the New York Palace Hotel
- Dinner for two with wine pairings at Aureole
- Dinner for two at Telepan
- Cocktails at Pegu Club
- Two tickets to a Broadway show
Air transportation, hotel stay and dinners subject to availability and date restrictions. Dinner does not include gratuity.
Value: $8,000
Stellar Cellar
You'll be the envy of every wine enthusiast when you take home these vessels of liquid gold.
- 2001 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon – Magnum, signed by the winemaker
- 2005 Estate Bottled Chardonnay, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery – Magnum
- 1996 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages
- 2001 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
- 1999 Peter Michael "Cuvee Indigene" Chardonnay
- 1997 Peter Michael "Les Pavots" Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2005 Kistler Chardonnay
- 2001 "Marcassin Vineyard" Pinot Noir
- 2002 Martinelli "Jackass Hill" Zinfandel
- Rochioli "West Block" Pinot Noir
- 1997 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1970 Vintage Port, W. & J. Graham, Portugal
Thank you to Andy & Teri Goodman, Mark Mance, Dean & Lilla Morehous, James & Diane Pennington, Bill & Eva Price and Barbara Walkowski for opening their cellars to make this package possible.
Value: $3,000
The Luck of the Irish
You will be transported to a Palladian estate tucked back in the woodlands of County Wicklow during your stay at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt before traveling to the renowned Irish country house hotel and restaurant, Ballymaloe House, nestled in a 400 acre estate in rural East Cork, minutes from the breathtaking south coast. While there you will take in an afternoon Cookery Demonstration with lunch at the Ballymaloe Cookery School.
- Three nights bed and breakfast in a deluxe room at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow
- Two nights at the Ballymaloe House
- Afternoon Cookery Demonstration for two people with lunch at the Ballymaloe Cookery School
- Business class air transportation for two from American Airlines
Thank you to De Rose Travel and Darina Allen for making this package possible.
Accommodations and air transportation subject to availability and date restrictions.
Value: $10,000
Come Dine with Me
You'll be feted with special dinners created just for you and your three guests at Boulevard, the Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards, Greens, TWO, Michael Mina, The Slanted Door and Quince. Wine complements the meals that you and your friends will talk about for years to come.
While at Beringer Vineyards you will be treated to a VIP tour and tasting. Continue the experience at home with a magnum of Beringer's 2004 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
- ThreeDinner for four at:
- Boulevard, Chef Nancy Oakes
- Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards, Chef David Frakes
- Greens, Chef Annie Somerville
- TWO, Chefs Bridget Batson & David Gingrass
- Michael Mina, Chef Michael Mina
- The Slanted Door, Chef Charles Phan
- Quince, Chef Michael Tusk
- Magnum of Beringer Vineyards 2004 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Dinners are subject to availability on mutually agreed upon dates.
Value: $5,400; specially created menus are priceless.
Romantic Retreats
Whisk yourself away to the best spa resorts California has to offer. You and your loved one will be pampered at Bernardus Lodge, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, and the InterContinental San Francisco. Keep the feeling of the spas alive at home in your luxurious Pratesi spa robes.
- Lavender Bliss Package at Bernardus Lodge including overnight accommodations, a Lavender Bliss Spa Treatment for two, dinner for two at Marinus and a magnum of 2005 Chardonnay, Monterey County Bernardus
- Overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Signature Massage for two and dinner for two at Navio
- One night at the InterContinental San Francisco, couples spa treatments at I-Spa and dinner for two at Luce
- Two Pratesi spa robes courtesy of Pratesi Linens and Wilkes Bashford
Accommodations are subject to available.
Value: $4,000
PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE – the Imperial Package for Two
The Imperial Package gets you and your gust unprecedented access into the exclusive events of the 2009 Pebble Beach Food & Wine presented by American Express Publishing, April 16-19, 2009.
You will start this extravagant four-day festival by attending the lavish Opening Night Reception on Thursday night. Friday, Saturday and Sunday choose from a daily variety of Chef Demonstrations and Wine Tastings. Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy VIP-seating at the most exclusive dinners of the weekend at The Beach & Tennis Club which includes Friday's "Champagne" Dinner. Saturday and Sunday, Imperial Package holders are granted early access to the Lexus Grand Tastings and are also able to utilize the Jeroboam/Imperial Lounge inside. Finally, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Imperial Package members have access to the private Chef and Winemaker After-Hours Parties. There is no better way to see everything that Pebble Beach Food & Wine has to offer.
Thank you to Pebble Beach Food & Wine and Coastal Luxury Management for making the package possible.
Value: $9,500
Giant(s) Opportunity with Comcast SportsNet
Here's your chance to go "behind-the-scenes" at a Giants' game! Package includes four tickets to a Giants game and a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the broadcasting operations of a Comcast SportsNet Bay Area telecast. See the view from where Kruk and Kuip sit. Take a tour of the broadcast truck. You'll never know who you'll run into on this very special night at the Giants.
- Four tickets to a San Francisco Giants game
- Behind-the-scenes tour with CSN Bay Area
Date to be agreed upon by winner and Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.
Value: Giants tickets $200; private tour is priceless
The Ultimate Culinary Weekend
Gala Chef Chairwoman and Michelin Star Chef Nancy Oakes opens her hilltop Healdsburg home with breathtaking views for this divine and delicious experience. Spend time with Chef Oakes as she creates an extraordinary meal for you and your guests. Indulge in this exclusive meal served with award winning wines. Wake up to a specially prepared breakfast to complete this special stay.
- Overnight accommodations at the Healdsburg home of Chef Nancy Oakes
- Specially created menu with select wine pairings
- Breakfast for six
- Robert Mondavi by Waterford wine glasses
Thank you to Chef Nancy Oakes for opening her home to this once in a lifetime experience.
Date of event to be mutually agreed upon.
Value: Dinner, wine and breakfast $2,500; private chef experience and accommodations priceless
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
It's a tradition. Cooking turkey and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now experience it first hand with reserved seats along the parade route in New York City. The holiday spirit is infectious as you shop and eat your way through this exclusive event.
- Reserved seats for four at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2008
Transportation and lodging are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Parade tickets must be used in 2008 and are not transferable to another year.
Value: Reserved parade tickets are priceless
A Little Bit of City, A Little Bit of Country, A Whole Lot of France
Journey on American Airlines, Business Class, to Paris, France, and stay at the Four Seasons Hotel George V. Steps away from the Champs-Elysées, George V redefines luxury service. Your stay of three nights will not be enough. But you must move on to join the party of eight in the Loire Valley for three nights at Chateau du Portail, a 14th century estate that has been lovingly restored. Begin your day with a specially prepared breakfast and end your day with wine in the evening. With wineries, hot air balloon rides, and restaurants galore, your time will pass all too quickly.
- Business Class Air Transportation aboard American Airlines, the official airline of the Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
- Three nights at The Chateau du Portail for eight guests, including breakfast and wine in the evening
- Three nights in a Superior room for two at the Four Seasons Hotel George V
Thank you to Claude Hubert and Rue de Grenelle Antiques for offering The Chateau du Portail.
Accommodations and air transportation subject to availability and date restrictions.
Value: $17,000
Fund-A-Route
It is the reason we all celebrate at the Star Chefs & Vintners Gala — to help the homebound seniors of San Francisco. Join us in one of the most thrilling moments of the night as we come together to "Fund-A-Route" for the seniors. Every dollar contributed during this appeal goes directly to sponsoring meal delivery services for our seniors.
Our clients range in age from 60 to 100 and most have special meal requirements because of diabetes, high blood pressure or other ailments and all are unable to shop or prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Each neighborhood in San Francisco has seniors on the waiting list – they are the neighbors we do not see and cannot abandon.
$20,000 – Will provide 4,000 meals
$10,000 – Will provide 2,000 meals
$5,000 – Will provide 1,000 meals
$1,000 – Will provide 200 meals
$500 – Will provide 100 meals
$250 – Will provide 50 meals
No senior in need should have to go without even one meal. Your kindness will make a direct and lasting impact in the life of a senior.
Private Yachting with Gala Chef Chairwoman, Nancy Oakes
The unique experience will take you on a four hour afternoon cruise of the Bay in style and grace. Up to 14 guests will enjoy the culinary creations of Chef Nancy Oakes aboard the 58 foot luxury yacht, "Macondo". Admire the City by the Bay while enjoying friends, fine food and divine wine.
- Private four hour cruise for up to 14 guests aboard the "Macondo"
- Meal prepared by Chef Nancy Oakes
- Wine selections
Thank you to Frank J. Caufield for use of his private yacht for this special experience.
Subject to availability in June, July or August
Value: $4,000
21st Anniversary Gala Souvenir
Remember this Gala in style with a Champagne bucket autographed by each of the chefs participating in tonight's event. Show off your keepsake by chilling a magnum of Domaine Chandon Brut Classic. This unique showpiece will be a constant reminder of the spectacular tastes and the incredible libations you have experienced to benefit the homebound seniors of San Francisco. A Champagne toast to all of our Meals On Wheels supporters!
- Champagne Bucket autographed by the Star Chefs of the 21st Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala.
- Magnum of Domaine Chandon Brut Classic
Value: Champagne bucket and Domaine Chandon Brut Classic $125, autographs priceless