About CHOP

The Culinary Historians of the Philippines (CHOP) is a non-profit sister organization of the Culinary Historians of Washington, D.C. (CHoWDC). We are not historians in the academic or scholarly sense; we are students of culinary history who want to give back to society through culinary-based programs. Our mission: To study, promote, and help preserve the history and heritage of Philippine cuisine and culinary customs/traditions; to implement advocacy programs; and to study the cuisines of other countries. [Your comments on our posts are most welcome.]

Monday, March 23, 2015

Fundraising Dinner for Typhoon Yolanda Victims, November 20, 2013 (Swiss Residence, Makati)

Fundraising Dinner for Typhoon Yolanda Victims
The Swiss Residence, Makati
November 20, 2015




The CHOP Board is very happy to report on the resounding success of this fundraising dinner, which was organized by CHOP, Amy Besa’s ASA Foundation, and the Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines, Ivo Sieber, and his wife Gracita Tolentino Sieber (a founding member of CHOP). We raised Php 330,117 from donations from the 54 attending guests and 15 non-attending donors. All the food, drinks, work and service were donated (both by our own team and by purveyors), so every cent of the money raised went to the Yolanda relief efforts of Aid Line Philippine Swiss (ALPS), which provides humanitarian assistance to Filipino communities in times of crises. We have Amy Besa to thank for spearheading the series of fundraising dinners to benefit our Kababayans in the south, which gave CHOP the opportunity to do its share. A big THANK YOU to all our devoted volunteers and generous donors!

[Invitation]

TULONG-TULONG PARA SA PILIPINAS!

The Ang Sariling Atin Culinary Heritage Institute (ASA) and
the Culinary Historians of the Philippines (CHOP)
together with  H.E. Ivo Sieber, Ambassador of Switzerland, and Mrs. Gracita Tolentino Sieber

cordially invite you to a

Fundraising Dinner to Benefit the victims of Typhoon Yolanda

on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

There will be speakers on climate change, food security and updates on relief work operations in the south.

The various dinner courses will be prepared by Guest Chefs JJ Yulo, Erwin Lizarondo,
Alvin Lim, Gretchen C. Lim, and Namee Jorolan-Sunico. 

The minimum contribution requested of each guest is PHP1,500. These contributions in their entirety will go to the typhoon relief effort of Aid Line Philippine-Swiss (ALPS). *
[* Aid Line Philippine-Swiss (ALPS) is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Filipino and Swiss businesspeople, providing humanitarian assistance to Filipino communities in times of crises. It is affiliated with the Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC), a council under the auspices of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).]

Swiss Residence
11 Pili Avenue
South Forbes Park, Makati
Dress:  Smart Casual
R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 18, to:  chopmanila@gmail.com or reginanewport@gmail.com


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FUNDRAISING DINNER
Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 6:00 p.m.

M   E   N   U

Burrata di Bufala
Laing Shiitake Mushroom Tarts
Chistorra Chorizo

Lamb Adobo
Goat Curry in Handmade Lumpia Wrapper
(with Guyabano Chutney, Papaya Atsara & Fried Saba)
Chicken Sarap Inasal (Grilled Chicken)
Garlic Fried Rice
Crab Meat & Aligue Pasta
Local Greens Salad with Philippine Citrus Dressing

Kalamansi Pie
Tablea/Cashew & Almond/Dayap Biscotti
Sorbetero Ice Cream
Iced Tea
Coffee
Swiss Wines
Tapuy (Rice Wine)

Volunteer Chefs:  JJ Yulo, Gretchen & Alvin Lim, Erwin Lizarondo,
Joseph Galvez, Namee Sunico, Jutes & Cello Templo

Organizers:  Amy Besa, Gracita Tolentino Sieber, and Regina Newport

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The Food & the Magicians in the Kitchen

































Pre-Event Prep Meeting
[in the kitchen of the Swiss Residence]












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