Monday, April 28, 2025
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Meadow Wood
Randolph, NJ

Cocktail Attire

Savor exquisite small plates crafted by some of the top chefs from the Tri-State area, all while fostering a brighter future for local community members and aspiring chefs.  This unforgettable culinary journey promises to delight your senses and provide a memorable evening.

At Eva's Village, we recognize the powerful connection between food and healing. Each year, we nourish thousands through our community kitchen, empower individuals through our Culinary School, and combat the unfortunately high prevalence of substance use disorders in the culinary industry by providing vital recovery services. 

By joining us at Plates of Hope, you are joining a movement that not only feeds the body but also fosters hope for our local community.  
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John C. Giuffre
Director of Food Services and Culinary Training
Eva’s Village
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Philip A. Mortillo 
Retired Regional Vice President  
Encore Global and ​Aramark Corporation
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Nestor Bedoya 
Co-Owner 
Chef Fredy's Table
Morristown, NJ 
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Brandon Campney 
Executive Chef 
The Stirling Tavern
Morristown, NJ 
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​Aldo Cascio 
Owner & Executive Chef 
The Brick House
Wyckoff, NJ 
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Peter Ceru
Executive Chef of Culinary Instruction
​assisted by culinary students
The Culinary School at Eva’s Village
Paterson, NJ
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Joel Cooper 
Director of Culinary Development 
Aramark
Philadelphia, PA 
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Francis Falivene 
Executive Chef 
Rails Steak House
Towaco, NJ 
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Andrea Guastella 
Co-Owner & Pasty Chef 
L'Arte della Pasticceria
Ramsey, NJ 
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Benita Kasbo 
Owner 
Kasbo's Market 
NJ 
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Berekti Mengistu 
Owner 
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
Montclair, NJ 
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Gustavo Rubio 
Executive Chef 
Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille
Morristown, NJ 
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Luigino Tripodi  
Chef & Owner 
Luigino's Parmigiana
Montclair, NJ ​

​​Tomaso Vacca 
Executive Head Chef
The Meadow Wood
Randolph, NJ
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George Vastardis 
Chef & Owner 
Limani Seafood Grill
Westfield, NJ 
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Lisa Vitiello
Owner
Portofino's and Simply Lisa's Catering
Morristown, NJ
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​Adam Weiss 
Executive Chef & Owner 
F1rst
Hawthorne, NJ 
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 Sean Yan 
Owner & Executive Chef 
Ram & Rooster
Metuchen, NJ 
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Chefs are subject to change.

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For any questions, please contact our Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or 973-542-7697.