Auction Items Include Opportunity to be Chef for a Day at Campbell
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CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 7, 2008–Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) North America Foodservice executive chefs will present unique gourmet food and an exclusive culinary package at the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction at Harrah’s Chester Casino on November 7. Campbell is the Presenting Five-Star Sponsor of the event.
Campbell’s Executive Chefs Tom Frain, David White and Mark Fitch will join other chefs from 20 of Philadelphia’s premier restaurants, including Jennifer Carroll from 10 Arts by Eric Ripert, Rosario Romano from Ristorante Panorama, Bruce Giardino from Continental Midtown, and Andrew Masciangelo from Savona. Chef Tom Frain is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and has worked at fine dining institutions since age 17, including the Four Seasons Hotel. Chef David White has worked at numerous landmark establishments such as LeCirque in Manhattan as an esteemed food technologist and executive chef, and has owned several of his own acclaimed restaurants. Chef Mark Fitch, a certified Chef Pattissier and trained confectioner, chocolatier, and ice cream specialist, holds four patents for new ingredients and has worked for royalty and other exclusive clientele. At the event, the chefs will serve approximately 500 guests innovative culinary fare featuring Campbell Foodservice products, including Radical Braised Short Ribs with StockPot Radical Vegetable soup and Cheddar Polenta, Bayside Crab Bisque with Mini Crab Cakes, and Meatball “March of Dimes” Marinara Sliders with Pepperidge Farm bun caramelized onions and fontina cheese.
“Although consumers know Campbell for its iconic grocery brands, many do not realize that our Foodservice business provides restaurants throughout North America with exciting, innovative culinary products,” said Sean Connolly, President-North America Foodservice, Campbell Soup Company. “The chefs behind our products are some of the best in the industry. We’re proud to leverage our culinary credentials to support this important organization.”
The auction package will include: -- The opportunity to be a "Signature Chef" for a day at Campbell's World Headquarters. The day will include a private cooking lesson with Foodservice Executive Chefs and the opportunity to create their own "signature soup" recipe in Campbell's Research and Development facility; -- The opportunity to ask a Campbell's Foodservice chef culinary advice throughout the year; and -- A year's supply of restaurant-quality soup. Installments of the soup will be delivered to the patron's house once a month. About Campbell Foodservice
Since 1965, Campbell’s North America Foodservice division has been a trusted food service partner, committed to providing restaurants, schools and institutions with great-tasting, nutritionally balanced products. These include Campbell’s(R) Restaurant Quality(TM) soups, Campbell’s(R) Well & Good(R) soups, V8(R) soups and entrees, V8(R) beverages, Pace(R) and Prego(R) sauces, and Pepperidge Farm(R) snacks.
About Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality foods and simple meals, including soup, baked snacks, and healthy beverages. Founded in 1869, the company has a portfolio of market-leading brands, including “Campbell’s,” “Pepperidge Farm,” “Arnott’s,” and “V8.” For more information on the company, visit Campbell’s website at www.campbellsoup.com.
CONTACT: Campbell Soup Company Sheri Oppenheimer, 856-968-4363 SOURCE: Campbell Soup Company
