Chef Oren is an Israeli American chef with a passion for combining the cuisines of North Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy. He highlights the flavorful food of these regions by using the bounty of fresh produce available at the LA farmers markets. His goal is to use the flavors of these rich and diverse cuisines in a contemporary way so they become warm and inviting. fresh hummus topped with warm chickpeas and tahini and beetroot dip with Zaatar and walnuts homemade bread

Cooking has always been a part of Afia's life. She grew up in Ghana, West Africa. She fondly recalls sitting around the kitchen fire, helping her mom and older siblings cook. Afia loves to create healthy African dishes by taking traditional recipes and giving them a modern twist! She will be showcasing her signature curry dish!

Chef Kryssie specializes in modern fusion Filipino cuisine using local and sustainable ingredients. Vegetable crepe salad (vegetarian) homemade spiced crepe | farmer’s market veggies | soy-peanut dressing | samba peanut crumbs Coconut Ube Tapioca Pudding (vegan) mini pearls | purple yam | coconut Kryssie supports CHG because she wants to help bring awareness to everyone about sustainability and educate people on where our food comes from.

Sconely’s menu includes a wide variety of artisanal scones, with vegan and gluten-free options. All of their scones are handcrafted in small batches and freshly baked to order. With an emphasis on locally sourced organic ingredients, their entire menu is free of refined sugar, soy and preservatives. Sconely partnered up to use hyperlocal produce grown by Community Healing Gardens in their homemade scones to support the urban farming movement in LA and their farm program in Watts, Los Angeles (a known food desert) at the only LAUSD Middle School. For every dozen scones sold, Sconely donates 1% to Community Healing Gardens, to plant and share healthy food in diverse and underserved communities in LA.

At Kite Hill, we value craftsmanship, and we take pride in the fact that we are the only plant-based company honoring traditional techniques but using nut milk instead of milk from an animal. Each of our products is made following traditional craftsmanship — with nut milk, cultures, enzymes, salt, and the magic of fermentation. Through this process, we are able to make a line of revolutionary plant-based products that honors the history of cheese making. They will be hosting a Kite Hill cheese board with plant-based cheeses and spreads pared with appetizers.

Venice Beach Wines grew out of an active involvement and love for this unique beach side community. They are passionate about quality food, wine and creating enriching experiences for neighbors and guests.