Small Bites, Big Impact

Thursday, April 10 • 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Rhinegeist Clubhouse

We invite you to join us in celebration of Findlay Kitchen with drinks and gourmet small bites from a handful of small businesses who call Findlay Kitchen home. This fundraising event is presented by Truist Bank and will be full of good company, great food, and the opportunity to continue supporting this essential culinary hub in the heart of our city.

The event includes the following:

  • Cocktail-style setting with small bites and a full bar

  • Engaging testimonials from Findlay Kitchen members

  • Paddle raise and raffles

  • Emcee Mark Borison, Host/Producer of the Jungle Jim's International Public Market Podcast

Participating Findlay Kitchen Members:

  • Afromeals: Fried Rice and Jollof Rice

  • Chai For: Traditional, Ginger, and Botanica Chai

  • Heirloom Chef: Arugula Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Golden Beets, Carrots, Pistachios, and Curry Vinaigrette

  • Jay's Nyam & Jam: Jerk Chicken Dip & Creamy Callaloo Dip served with Plantain Chips

  • Olive Tree Catering: Baba Ganouj and Hummus served with Pita

  • Paktli Foods: Paktli Bites - White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate with Blueberries and Cacao Nibs, Extra Dark Chocolate with Dried Cranberries and Cashews

  • The Passion Plate: Asian Cheese Ball with Rice Crackers

  • Walkerbar Bakery: Crime of Passion - White Chocolate Cheesecake Base, Ooey Gooey Cake, Passionfruit Swirl Ice Cream

  • YeeMama: Chicken & Basil and Pork & Baby Bok Choy Wontons

Since opening in 2016, Findlay Kitchen has helped nearly 300 food entrepreneurs start, grow and scale, with a specific emphasis on supporting those with higher barriers to entry in the restaurant industry - BIPOC, women and immigrant-owned businesses. 95% of current members fall into one or more of those categories. Findlay Kitchen empowers and embraces the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem, right here in the heart of our city. Join us on April 10 to celebrate and support this amazing community!

Schedule of Events:

  • 5:30 - 6 PM: Registration

  • 6 PM: Tasting Stations Open 

  • 6:30 - 7 PM: Program

  • 8:30 PM: Event Ends 

Tickets are $95 - purchase yours today!

Raffles

In addition to the event, we are raffling off three incredible prizes to three lucky winners. Tickets for each opportunity are $10 each, or 6 for $50. You do not need to attend the event to purchase raffle tickets.

Private Dinner for 4

For an unforgettable experience, Chef Kymberly Wilbon, owner of The Passion Plate, is offering a multi-course, "Around the World" meal, inspired by global cuisine, for you and up to three friends at Findlay Kitchen.

Chef Kym is one of Cincinnati's most sought-after private chefs. Her clientele includes Cincinnati Bengals players, the Xavier Men's Basketball team, and more. Chef Kym infuses a global twist into every dish, blending flavors from her travels, which often include influences from Parisian, Asian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines.

Best of Findlay Kitchen Basket 

Enjoy some of the best that Findlay Kitchen has to offer with the following (amazing) basket valued over $400!

  • $200 Gift Card and Merch from Tablespoon Cooking Co. including:

    • Blake Hill Heirloom Apple Preserves

    • Blake Hill Pumpkin Maple Preserves

    • Shuug Original Zhoug Hot Sauce

    • Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife

  • Private Tea Tasting for 4 at Wendigo Tea

  • Two $50 Gift Cards to Soul Secrets

  • $50 Gift Card to Juniper Seed + Goetta Spice Blend and Juniper Seed T-Shirt

  • 2 Bags of Paktli Bites

Jungle Jim’s featuring Findlay Kitchen Basket

Jungle Jim's and Findlay Kitchen have embarked on an exciting new partnership! If you visit their Fairfield location, you will find a Findlay Kitchen display and demo kitchen featuring 15+ Findlay Kitchen members. This is critical shelf space at the world's largest grocery store! To celebrate, take home goodies from some of the Kitchen members who are featured at Jungle Jim's, including:

  • Awake Shake Power Pops

  • Blueberries & Cream Play Pops

About Findlay Kitchen

Findlay Kitchen is a non-profit food business incubator located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market district. Findlay Kitchen supports food entrepreneurs looking to start, grow and scale their businesses by providing affordable access to 14 licensed commercial kitchens, commercial-grade kitchen equipment, business-building wraparound services, and ample storage space. Our facility was designed and built with maximum flexibility in mind for our members, whether they’re just starting out or looking to scale their current operation.

Joe Hansbauer