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20th Anniversary Gala

May 1, 2025 @ 6pm
The Rincon Center, San Francisco

Join us in celebrating 20 years of La Cocina entrepreneurs creating a more inclusive, vibrant, and delicious landscape in the Bay Area. The event will feature a cocktail reception and a three-course meal created by iconic Bay Area restaurateurs and chefs. The menu will be inspired by the cuisine of La Cocina entrepreneurs.

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Tickets go on sale March 3. If you’d like to sponsor a table, please contact grace@lacocinasf.org.

Be Part of a Landmark Celebration:
Support La Cocina's 20th Anniversary Gala with an In-Kind Donation

Your business can play a pivotal role in making this milestone event unforgettable while supporting a cause that uplifts entrepreneurs and builds a more inclusive food economy. Together, we can honor the achievements of La Cocina’s community and pave the way for the next generation of culinary trailblazers.

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our generous sponsors

HOST COMMITTEE

Addie and Marc Bidder, Cisco, Rocky Gowni, Oxford Properties, Krystin Rubin, Karen Heisler, Alka Tandon, Sarah Wigglesworth and Asiff Hirji, The 11th Hour Project, a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Alison Events Planning + Design, Boutique DJ, Casa De Perrin, Found Rentals, Hensley Event Resources, Hudson Properties, Jessica Mangia, Nuage Rentals, Office, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering and Events, Peterson Lighting, Snap Fiesta, Sound on Stage, Studio Mondine, Plant Library, Yank Sing

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About La Cocina

La Cocina is an award-winning social enterprise transforming the food industry by incubating businesses led by women, immigrants, and people of color. Since 2005, it has provided affordable kitchen space, training, and access to sales opportunities, helping entrepreneurs build thriving businesses that enrich the Bay Area's food culture.

Learn More
La Cocina | Cultivating Food Entrepreneurs Since 2005
5 min
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La Cocina's Impact

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93
active businesses
47
brick-and-mortars launched in the Bay Area
100%
businesses survived closure from COVID
150
jobs created by active businesses
500+
entrepreneurs support annually via our local program and worldwide consulting
$1m
in sales to businesses from La Cocina-brockered opportunities over last year

Who We Support

45
median age
13
businesses co-run by mother and adult child