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Published: June 19, 2017 6 Comments

Photo Essay: Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1)

The first of two photo essays for the San Francisco Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala fundraiser of 2017.

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1)

Every year the annual Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala is a stellar affair. AJ and I have been supporting the event for as long as we can remember, and it’s the single event that we know we can’t miss. This year was no exception, as Meals on Wheels’ funding has potentially been threatened. Thankfully, the San Francisco community came out to support the vital work that they do. The San Francisco chapter of Meals on Wheels alone delivers over 1.7 million meals a year to homebound seniors. This year, the 30th anniversary of the Gala, raised an astonishing $3.2 million dollars, which is enough to prepare and deliver 640,000 meals! Of course, not only is the Meals on Wheels Gala important to raising much needed funds, but it’s a celebration of the amazing culinary skills of the San Francisco Bay Area. Chaired by Nancy Oakes and Jan Birnbaum, the event is broken down into three sections, the appetizer section, with wine tastings and cocktails, the three-course meal with wine pairings, and the dessert section. Here are some selections from the first section. Look for the second part of this photo essay next week.

Special thanks to Meals on Wheels for providing tickets to the Star Chefs and Vintners’ gala. I was not monetarily compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

 

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

Meals on Wheels: Star Chef and Vintners Gala 2017 (part 1). Photo by Irvin Lin and Alec Bates of Eat the Love

 

Filed Under: Photo Essay, Travel & Events Tagged With: 2017, meals on wheels, photo essay, san francisco, star chefs and vintners

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    November 8, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    What an incredible event — it’s amazing to see how the Meals on Wheels ‘Star Chefs & Vintners Gala 2017’ pulled together such an elegant celebration and raised funds to provide hundreds of thousands of meals for home‑bound seniors. The food looks stunning, the community support is inspiring, and the cause is truly meaningful. Thank you for sharing such beautifully captured moments and reminding us of the impact of giving back.

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