Under the Toque
MHALA’s 2024 Under the Toque gala will be 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 marks the centennial anniversary of Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA). It is with great joy and excitement that we invite you to join us in celebrating 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 will 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.
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!
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 will be honoring 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.
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
Photos from the 2023 UTT Gala
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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.