Generous Helpings

Generous Helpings Tasting Event

Presented by Kroger

Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM | Marathon Music Works

We are excited to announce the return of Generous Helpings for its 17th year. Continually ranked as one of Nashville’s Best Tasting events, this fundraiser benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and is a one-of-a-kind experience where guests are invited to eat, drink, and give back. Nashville’s favorite restaurants gather for a tasting showcase of some of the city’s best food. There is always something for everyone, sweet and savory – not to mention wine and craft beer. 

Complimentary valet parking is included with admission. 

Proceeds from Generous Helpings and Chefs’ Dinner benefit our grocery rescue program, which rescues frozen meat, produce, dairy, and non-perishable food items from more than 300 grocery stores. 

Participating Restaurants​

Big Al’s Deli
Char Restaurant
Chef’s Market
Cledis Burgers
Cupcake Collection
D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe
East Side Banh Mi
Edley’s BBQ
Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
Harper’s
Henley
Jasper’s
Joe Muer Seafood

Loveless Cafe
Luogo
Miss Bakes A Lot Nash
O-Ku
Pancho & Lefty’s
Slim and Husky’s
Sweeza
Thai Esane
The TN Cobbler Company
Tio Fun!
Tomkats Hospitality
Waldo’s Chicken
Yay Yay’s

Tuesday, April 2nd at 5 PM | Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Chefs’ Dinner, an exclusive kickoff event for Generous Helpings, is an elegant one-night-only chef-curated multi-course meal with fine wines and signature cocktails. Led by Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery’s culinary director, Michael Showers, this unique one-of-a-kind dining experience features dishes by esteemed Nashville culinary talent, including Lokelani Alabanza of Saturated Ice Cream, Shelby Briggs of Sinema, Hadley Long of Margot Cafe & Bar, Charlotte Miller of Yay Yay’s on Jefferson, and Brian Riggenbach of The Mockingbird.

Tickets for Chefs’ Dinner also include admission to the main Generous Helpings event. Availability is limited and is expected to sell out. Purchase your ticket to Chefs’ Dinner here.

Complimentary valet parking is included with admission to the event.  

A special thanks to presenting sponsor Kroger, who through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan is helping create communities free of hunger and waste. 

Proceeds from Generous Helpings and Chefs’ Dinner benefit our grocery rescue program, which rescues frozen meat, produce, dairy and non-perishable food items from more than 300 grocery stores. 

Generous Helpings Sponsors

Thank you to our Food Sponsors Redstone Financial, Vanderbilt University, and Schneider Electric. A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Kroger, who through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan is helping create communities free of hunger and waste.

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Chefs' Dinner Sponsors

A special thanks to presenting sponsor Kroger, who through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan is helping create communities free of hunger and waste.

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