DC’s Taste of the Nation

October 8, 2023
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Washington, DC

Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Support No Kid Hungry.

Taste of the Nation provides exclusive access to DC’s top culinary talent, while making a direct impact in your community. For one afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to sample delicious bites, savor craft cocktails, and enjoy family-friendly games and activities that help to raise funds for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.

  • Eat – Taste your way across DC’s hottest restaurants with bites served up by the chefs you’ve always wanted to meet!
  • Drink – From non-alcoholic beverages to specialty cocktails, raise a glass in support of No Kid Hungry. Savor curated sips by celebrated local mixologists, winemakers, brewers and more.
  • Enjoy – In addition to delicious bites and beverages, enjoy chef demos, music, raffles, games and more.

Participants

2023 Culinary Council

Gina Chersevani

Buffalo and Bergen
Full Bio

Paolo Dungca

Hiraya
Full Bio

Mike Friedman

The Red Hen & All-Purpose
Full Bio

Tiffany MacIsaac

Buttercream Bakeshop
Full Bio

LP O’Brien

LP Drinks Consulting
Full Bio

Ticket Levels


Child Admission (ages 0-10) | Free

  • Preview hour admission from 12 PM to 4 PM or general admission 1PM to 4PM with accompanying adult
  • Go on a scavenger hunt to earn a prize!

Youth Admission (ages 11-16) | $50

  • Preview hour admission from 12PM to 4PM or general admission from 1PM to 4PM with accompanying adult
  • First 20 tickets sold will receive a No Kid Hungry swag bag
  • Go on a scavenger hunt to earn a prize!

General Admission | $130

  • Savor unlimited tastes, sips, and fun!
  • General admission from 1PM to 4PM
  • Enjoy live entertainment
  • Play interactive games and prize opportunities
  • Watch live cooking demonstrations

Admission + Preview Hour | $160

  • Savor unlimited tastes, sips, and fun!
  • Enter the event starting an hour early, at 12PM
  • Experience an exclusive welcome cocktail
  • Enjoy live entertainment 
  • Play interactive games and prize opportunities
  • Watch live cooking demonstrations
  • Only 200 tickets available to the general public – Reserve your spot before they sell out!

Family Ticket Package | $275

  • Includes two adult general admission tickets and two child/youth admission tickets (or any combination thereof)
  • First 20 ticket packages sold will receive a No Kid Hungry swag bag

Interested in building a unique family ticket package? Please contact us at avercruysse@strength.org

Bulk Ticket Packages | Flexible pricing

If you are interested in bulk ticket packages, please email avercruysse@strength.org.

 

 

An Experience That Inspires You

Eat

Taste your way across the DMV's hottest restaurants with bites served up by the chefs you want to meet.

Drink

From coffee to cocktails, raise a glass to ending childhood hunger. Savor curated sips by celebrated local mixologists, winemakers, brewers and more.

Have Fun

From live music to raffles and brand experiences, you’ll enjoy far more than just delicious eats and drinks.

Support

No Kid Hungry has helped provide more than 1 BILLION meals to kids in need. 100% of event proceeds support our work to end childhood hunger in the US.