Under the Toque

MHALA’s 2026 Under the Toque gala will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026 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 – was an unforgettable night of purpose and passion, where extraordinary flavors met extraordinary impact.

At this highly coveted event, guests enjoyed the rare opportunity of having a dedicated master chef who personally crafted and dramatically unveiled 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.

Thanks to everyone’s presence and support this year, we’re able to move forward with opening our new Veteran Resource Center, expanding vital mental health programs, and ensuring that every Veteran, young adult, and person facing mental health challenges has access to the care and resources they need.

If you weren’t able to attend this year’s gala, you can still support the launch of our Veteran Resource Center. Make a donation today to help us create a welcoming space where Veterans can find housing, employment, benefits assistance, and wellness programs.  

2025 Honorees

MHALA was proud to recognize Don Ford and Rennie Euwing at our 7th Annual Under the Toque Gala.

Through their leadership and service, Don and Rennie helped redefine what mental health equity looks like — breaking barriers, inspiring others, and changing lives.

Their vision and dedication were at the heart of this year’s celebration.

Read more about Don Ford's longstanding commitment to mental health.

Thank you to our 2025 Under the Toque Sponsors

Presenting

Farmers & Merchants Bank

 

Gold 

Hotel Association of Los Angeles

Kaiser Permanente

Marriott Worldwide Business Councils Los Angeles

Marsh McLennan Agency

Patterson Construction Group Inc.

Ray & Joanne Stribling

 

Silver 

Berro Property Management

California State University, Long Beach

Port of Long Beach

SullivanCurtisMonroe

Visit Long Beach

 

Bronze

Accelerate Retirement

Actuarial Benefits Corp.

Johnson & Johnson

Our 2025 Chefs

Esteemed chefs who participated in this year's Under the Toque gala included:

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To participate as a sponsor or chef, contact MHALA's Development Department at development@mhala.org or visit onecau.se/utt.