April 10, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Rumely Event Space

Special Guest Speaker: Amber Williams, Author & Chef

Please join us for a delicious luncheon as we celebrate The Giving Grove and the profound impact of its affiliate programs on communities across the United States. This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Amber Williams, Dallas native and Head Chef of Le Rouge Cuisine Food Company, as our featured speaker. To learn more about Chef Amber, click here.

Chef Amber Williams

Amber Williams, Author & Chef


Ticket Information

Ticket sales are coming soon! Please contact info@givinggrove.org with any questions. Orchard stewards are eligible for discounted tickets. Please contact us to receive a coupon code.


Interested in sponsoring this event?

We’re offering a variety of sponsorship levels that feature marketing opportunities for your business. You may donate online using the form below or send a check to The Giving Grove, 300 E. 39th Street, STE LL1D, Kansas City, MO 64111. For more information about sponsoring the event or other sponsorship levels, contact Erica Kratofil.

Celebration Sponsor: $10,000

  • Invitation to an exclusive event with Chef Amber

  • Reserved seating for 2 tables with priority placement (16 guests)

  • Priority name/logo placement on event publicity materials

  • Priority recognition in email newsletters & social media

  • Name/logo & link on event registration webpage

  • Reserved parking at the event

  • Name/logo in the event slideshow

  • Recognition from the podium

  • Prominent event signage

Gather Sponsor: $5,000

  • Reserved seating for 1 table with premier placement (8 guests)

  • Name/logo placement on event publicity materials

  • Name/logo & link on event registration webpage

  • Recognition in email newsletters & social media

  • Reserved parking at the event

  • Name/logo in the event slideshow

  • Recognition from the podium

  • Signage at the event

Grow Sponsor: $2,500

  • Reserved seating for 1 table with premier placement (8 guests)

  • Name/logo placement on event publicity materials

  • Name/logo & link on event registration webpage

  • Recognition in email newsletters & social media

  • Recognition from the podium

  • Name/logo in the event slideshow

  • Signage at the event

Table Sponsor: $1,250

  • Reserved seating for 1 table (8 guests)

  • Name/logo placement on event materials

  • Name/logo in the event slideshow


About Chef Amber Williams

Chef Amber Williams

Meet Chef Amber Williams – a Dallas native raised on the rich blend of Texas and Louisiana culture that inspired her passion for food and service.

Since 2014, her company, Le Rouge Cuisine, where she is CEO and Executive Chef, has delivered elevated culinary experiences for corporate, private, and special event clients, infused with Creole fusion and Southern charm.

Amber’s experience with food insecurity and food deserts in her youth drives her dedication to helping communities facing similar challenges. Through her social enterprise, Surviving the Food Desert Project, she offers sustainable food and lifestyle education, programming, and products. In November 2023, she released “Surviving The Food Desert Cookbook & Resource Guide,” addressing the need for culinary education to combat food inequity.

Featured on local and national media, including Food Network, USA Today, and Essence Magazine, Chef Amber now seeks partnerships to bridge access to healthy, sustainable food and empower communities to embrace fresh, nutritious dining. Chef Amber’s mission centers on creating unforgettable culinary experiences and advocating for resilience and resourcefulness toward an elevated, healthy lifestyle.


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