Events
The program culminates with an annual fund raising dinner where the new chefs prepare a seven-course meal for 150 + guests and are awarded a certificate of completion. There are several entertainers that perform throughout the evening as well.
— ACI Events in New York City—
See photos from our ACI Fundraiser GalaS in our gallery.
Every year the graduates of the Ascension Culinary Institute (ACI) invite supporters, friends, family and community members to their Annual Fundraiser Gala. Ticket sales from the event supports the continuation of our free culinary institute for kids in New York City.
The evening includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner cooked, plated and served by the current class of ACI chefs. The feast is followed by fabulous performers and live music!
Visit our gallery to see photos and videos from previous years!
See the menu FOR Ascension Culinary Institute's 15th Annual Fundraising GALA
— Cocktail Hour —
Wine, Beer, Champagne & Specialty Cocktails
— HOrs d’oeuvres—
Vietnamese Spring Rolls Noc Chom (Vegetarian)
Crispy Chicken Bites, Buttermilk Dip, Vinegar Slaw
Portuguese Stuffed Clams
— Dinner—
First Course
Angel Hair Pasta With Rock Shrimp, Snap Peas, Pea Greens, Lemon Tarragon Cream
Veggie Alternate: Angel Hair Pasta With Snap Peas, Pea Greens, Lemon Tarragon Cream
Entree
Roast Beef Sirloin, Skillet Hash Browns, Crab And Asparagus Flan, French Beans, Red Wine Sauce
Veggie Alternate: Warm Lentils, Skillet Hash Brown, Asparagus Flan, French Beans
— Dessert—
Ny Style Cheesecake, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, Mint Crackle
Church of the Ascension
221 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10024
