Under the Toque
MHALA’s 2025 Under the Toque gala will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm, at the Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown, 500 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Our 7th annual Under the Toque gala – Beyond 100: Launching the Next Century of Care – promises to be an unforgettable night of purpose and passion, where extraordinary flavors meet extraordinary impact.
At this highly coveted event, guests will enjoy the rare opportunity of having a dedicated master chef who will personally craft and dramatically unveil a spectacular five-course meal with perfectly paired wines, exclusive to their table — all in support of MHALA’s mission to ensure people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.
This year, your presence and support will help us introduce a groundbreaking new Veterans Resource Center, build life-changing mental health programs, and see to it that no Veteran, young adult, or person struggling with mental health challenges lacks the tools and resources they deserve.
Calling All Esteemed Chefs in Our Community
Do you have a passion for cooking and giving back? We are looking for chefs willing to donate their culinary skills to an amazing cause. Your time and talent are the secret ingredients we need to create an unforgettable evening for our guests, while significantly improving the lives of those we serve. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration!
Photos from the 2024 UTT Gala
Thank you to our 2024 Under the Toque Sponsors
Centennial
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Gold
Berro Property Management
Kaiser Permanente
Marriott Worldwide Business Councils Los Angeles
Marsh McLennan Agency
Patterson Construction Group Inc.
Silver
Accelerate Retirement
Century Housing
Hotel Association of Los Angeles
Long Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Mutual of America Financial Group
Port of Long Beach
SullivanCurtisMonroe
William Ross Family Foundation
Bronze
California State University, Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach Alliance
Johnson & Johnson
Sunstone Community Fund
The Westin Long Beach
Our 2024 Chefs
Chefs participating in this year's Under the Toque include:
- Paolo Buffa, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
- Amanda Carpio, Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
- Leonel De Leon, Marriott Long Beach Downtown
- Matt Granados, Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport
- Jill Hanson, Hyatt Regency Long Beach
- Edy Lucas, Hilton Universal
- Victor Miguel, Los Angeles Airport Marriott
- Kevin Palacios and Gerald Thompson, MHALA's The Village Cookie Shoppe
- Walter Rivas, Marina del Rey Marriott
- Collin Smelser, Westin Long Beach
sign up!
To participate as a sponsor or chef, contact MHALA's Development Department at development@mhala.org or visit onecau.se/utt.