Chef Competition | Celebration | Compassion for Children

Little Plates for Little Feet   Celebrating 1,000 Children Home

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:30 – 9:00 PM at The Houstonian, Grande Ballroom

Attire: Cocktail / Business Casual (No Tie)

Little Plates. Big Purpose.

A Decade of Purpose. An Evening to Remember.

Join us as we celebrate 10 incredible years of impact at our signature fundraising event:
Little Plates for Little Feet – Chef Competition.

This is our annual chef competition where up to 13 Houston chefs will be competing and serving food from their restaurants. Unlike most charities and galas, this is an energetic, open-format evening featuring chef tastings, live entertainment, and plenty of room to mix and mingle. The event supports the growth and mission of Pathways for Little Feet.

What's on the menu?

  • Top Houston Chefs Compete with their best “little plates”
  • Live Music by Moodafaruka
  • Silent Auction & Wine Pull with treasures and surprises

Honoree: Sterling-Turner Foundation
With deep gratitude, we celebrate the continued support that has enabled Pathways to bring 1,000 children home to loving families.

Event Co-Chairs:
Michelle & Bob Frazier and Mary Anne & Cedric Burgher

Get Your tickets today

Affordable Tickets, Big Impact

Ticket Pricing:

  • Individual $300
  • Young Professional (35 and under) $175
  • Young Professional Couple (35 and under) $300
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Participating Restaurants

Brennan’s of Houston

Brennan’s of Houston

Carl Walker
Tribute at the Houstonian

Tribute at the Houstonian

Gonzalo Campos
Uchi

Uchi

Hieu Truong
Uchiko

Uchiko

Rusty Hicks
Loro

Loro

Chris Bosch
Bari Ristorante & Exilio Latin Flair

Bari Ristorante & Exilio Latin Flair

Renato de Pirro
Lane & Simple Hospitality

Lane & Simple Hospitality

Anthony Lane
Balboa Surf Club & il Bracco

Balboa Surf Club & il Bracco

AJ Elftmann
Traveler’s Table

Traveler’s Table

Donovan Wood
Remi at Hotel Granduca

Remi at Hotel Granduca

Maurizio Ferrarese
Casa Kenji

Casa Kenji

Alec Costilla
Davanti

Davanti

Roberto Crescini

Sponsorship Opportunities

GOLDEN TOQUE

$50,000 (12 Guests)

Tribute Dinner Event, name on the website, signage and invitations

PLATINUM TOQUE

$25,000 (10 Guests)

Tribute Dinner Event, name on the website, signage and invitations

TOP TOQUE

$15,000 (8 Guests)

Tribute Dinner Event, name on website, email, signage, and invitations

MASTER CHEF

$10,000 (6 Guests)

Tribute Dinner Event, Name on website, email, signage, and invitations

EXECUTIVE CHEF

$5,000 (6 Guests)

Name on website, email, signage and invitations

SOUS CHEF

$3,000 (4 Guests)

Name on website, email and signage

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Great Food. Big Heart. Lasting Change

Come celebrate ten years of changing lives—one plate, one child, one family at a time.

Every dollar raised helps Pathways for Little Feet:

  • Reduce financial barriers to adoption
  • Provide counseling and trauma care for children in foster care and adoptive homes
  • Walk alongside families with practical and spiritual support