Under the Toque

MHALA’s 2024 Under the Toque gala was held on Monday, October 7 at 5:00pm, at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown, 111 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, Calif. 90802.

Founded in 1924, this year marked the centennial anniversary of Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA). At this year's Under the Toque, we celebrated 100 years of restoring hope and transforming lives.

Our Under the Toque gala is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that showcases the delicious flavors and diverse cultures of Los Angeles County. The event's proceeds directly support MHALA's mission to ensure that more than 19,000 people with mental health needs can lead meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

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

2024 Honorees

MHALA honored Shannon and Brad Jones for their commitment to mental health advocacy at our 2024 Under the Toque gala.

The Jones's connection to MHALA began through their tireless efforts to support their son, who was a member of MHALA. His journey with mental illness inspired the Joneses to give back to the community that supported them.

It's our honor to celebrate their remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to moving mental health forward at this year's gala.

Watch the 2024 honoree video.

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

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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.