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
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Under the Toque

sign up!

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