Live Auction Preview
Abbreviated listings below. Lot order and items subject to change.
Auction Begins at 7:30pm
For more detailed information contact Jessica Sweedler at 415-713-9455 or jsweedler@mowsf.org
Lot #1 – Dinner for 10 in the Meals on Wheels San Francisco Kitchen with MOWSF Executive Chef Richard Crocker & Chef Tim Quaintance
Both Richard and Tim come from a fine-dining background having worked most of their careers at Boulevard with renowned chef Nancy Oakes! Enjoy an intimate dinner prepared by Richard and Tim in our state-of-the-art kitchen. The menu will be selected with the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients and paired with rare French and California wines for each course.
Lot #2 – Get Ready for the Ultimate SF Giants Fan Experience!
Imagine joining the Giants team for a Pre-Game Batting Practice, an exclusive opportunity only made available to invited guests. You’ll be right there on the field, rubbing elbows with your favorite players and soaking up the electrifying atmosphere of Oracle Park.
This one-of-a-kind experience has been specially put together by Lexi and Hunter Pence in support of Meals on Wheels.
Lot #3 – Michael Mina Dine Around for 8
The evening kicks off with cocktails and light bites at Mina’s Mediterranean-inspired Estiatorio Ornos. Next, head over to PABU Izakaya to indulge in fresh sushi and sake pairings by PABU’s sake sommelier, Stuart Morris. Finally, wrap up the evening with dinner at International Smoke, a collaboration between Chef Mina and Ayesha Curry, offering a fusion of global flavors and wood-fired cooking techniques.
Lot #4 – Golden State Warriors Insiders Experience with Zaza Pachulia for 4 people
Meals on Wheels supporter, Zaza Pachulia invites You and Three Guests for a VIP Warriors Experience. Get Ready for a Crazy Night – Dinner with Zaza at Tyler Florence’s Miller & Lux – Watch the Team Warm-Up Before Public Tip Off – Experience Premium Floor Seats Courtesy of Rakuten. After the Game – Zaza Escorts You Through a Behind the Scenes Facility Tour – where you may even be introduced to some of the Warriors’ Team.
Lot #5 – Women and Wine Buy-In Luncheon
Friday, November 3, 2023 | $1,250/Seat
Meals on Wheels San Francisco will host the Ninth Annual Women and Wine Luncheon on Friday, November 3. Held at the renowned Boulevard, the $1,250 per seat event will include an informal wine tasting followed by an intimate, three-course wine-paired luncheon. At the conclusion, guests will receive a box set of two wines to take home. Each bottle will be hand-selected by the participating winemaker.
Lot #6 – Avery on the Farm Experience at Continuum for 10 Guests with Chef Rodney Wages
You and your guests are invited to a private dinner with Chef Rodney Wages of the renowned, Michelin-Starred San Francisco Restaurant, Avery. High atop Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, guests will enjoy dinner under the stars overlooking the Sage Mountain Vineyard with southerly views extending to San Francisco. This special culinary experience will include wines born of Continuum Estate, as well as a selection of Rare Bottlings from RAEN Winery.
Lot #7 – An Unprecedented Once-In-a-Lifetime Opportunity for 8 People to Visit the Prestigious Petrus Wine Estate, Bordeaux
There are no visits at Petrus but exceptionally for Meals on Wheels Jean Moueix is happy to have the property’s doors open to welcome 8 people for a tour of the cellars, a tasting, followed by lunch at the Moueix family home in Libourne.
The winning bidder will go home with a Double Magnum of Petrus 1996 – very rare indeed!
Lot #8 – Brandon Rice from Ernest Prepares Dinner in your home for 8
You and seven friends will enjoy the company and amazing food of Ernest Chef Brandon Rice in the comfort of your own home – fun and approachable yet refined with elegant layers of familiar flavors done in a new way. It’s sure to be a night to remember!!
Your Multi-Course Dinner will be Paired with Cobb Wines.
Lot #9 – SingleThread Private Farm Tour and Multi-Course Dining Experience for 8
You and seven friends will begin your experience, Champagne In-Hand, with a Private Farm Tour guided by the SingleThread Farm Education Manager.
After your tour, make your way into the SingleThread Semi-Private VIP Dining Room for 3-Star Michelin Dining Experience with Premium Hand-Selected Wine Pairings by Wine Director Chris McFall.
Lot #10 – Annual Buy-In Dinner Hosted by Umberto Gibin at Perbacco Restaurant
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | $5,000/Couple
Peter Armellino of Plumed Horse, Stuart Brioza of State Bird Provisions, Mark Dommen of One Market, Laurence Jossel of NOPA, Charles Phan of Slanted Door, Evan and Sarah Rich of Rich Table.
Lot #11 – Jason Halverson Prepares Dinner for 8 in Your Home
As the culinary visionary and one of the founding partners of Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group, acclaimed Chef Jason Halverson will take you on a tasting journey drawing inspiration from each of the group’s highly popular restaurants; Trestle, The Vault Steakhouse, The Vault Garden, The Madrigal and MAMA Oakland. The coursed dinner for eight guests, will be paired with exceptional wines crafted by renowned Napa vintner, Robert Sinskey.
Lot #12 – Oakville Winegrowers Association Large Format Collection
The members of the Oakville Winegrowers Association have come together in support of homebound seniors to assemble a phenomenal group of wines from one of the most renowned wine growing regions in the world.
Collection Includes: 2014 Bond, 2019 Dalla Valle, 2018 Morlet Family, 2008 Opus One, 2015 Screaming Eagle The Flight and More!
Lot #13 – Accendo Winemaker Dinner for 8 at Wheeler Farms
Accendo Cellars is: the Araujo Family’s wine brand, made by two generations working together with their longstanding team to honor the winemaking and family heritage of Napa Valley.
Jamie and Greg Araujo invite you and seven friends to join them for an intimate family dinner at Wheeler Farms. They will Hand-Select from the Best and Brightest of Accendo’s Current Vintages, as well from their vast collection of library wines, to ensure that you and guests have a true Napa Valley Experience.
Lot #14 – Chef Douglas Keane of Cyrus Fame Prepares Dinner for 8 in Your Home
Legendary Chef Douglas Keane brings his flair to your home hosting an ebullient experience for Eight. To ensure you are pampered as much as if you were visiting his striking Michelin Star Restaurant in Geyserville, Douglas will bring his team extraordinaire – Maître d’Hôtel/Owner Nick Peyton, Chef Drew Glassell, Pastry Chef Josh Gaulin, and Beverage Director Cyrus Schultz and Alex Silverman.
Available Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays Only.
Lot #15 – Chef Nancy Oakes Birthday White Truffle Buy-In Supper at Boulevard Restaurant
Sunday, November 12, 2023 | $10,000/Couple
Come celebrate Nancy Oakes’ Birthday! Only Nancy and her generous heart would decide to spend her birthday supporting homebound seniors with a group of 30 special supporters. On Sunday, November 12th, Boulevard will open for only 15 couples. Nancy will pull out all the stops for her party guests; truffles, caviar, champagne, the sky is the limit. This birthday bash is going to be a gastronomic delight you won’t want to miss.
Lot #16 – Large Format Etched Collection
✯ Arietta ✯ Barret & Barret ✯ Chateau Montelena ✯ Freeman Vineyard ✯ Lamborn Family Vineyard
✯ Morlet Family Vineyards ✯ Peter Michael ✯ Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Lot #17 – Warriors Box Seats
Looking for a great way to entertain a big group – friends, family colleagues – how about an evening in a Club Suite at the Chase Center. You could see a Warriors game? Your favorite concert? Whatever the occasion, you and your friends will have a blast! If it’s during a Warriors game, there may be some surprise visits. All food and drinks will be included, and you’ll be able to entertain to your heart’s delight.