Cook for Courage

11th Annual Cook for Courage on Vine a Success

The Child Protection Center (CPC) is hosting its 11th annual "Cook for Courage on Vine" event on Sunday, May 19th! The event will be held on the grounds of the Vine Street Brewing Co. located at 2000 Vine St, Kansas City, MO 64108.

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Thank You to Our 2023 Winners

Judges' Choice

Vince Paredes of The Farmhouse - Ribs
Torn Label Brewing Co. - Beer

People's Choice

Cherven Desauguste of MESOB - Ribs
City Barrel Brewery - Beer



Thank You to Our 2024 Event Chairs

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Arthur and Heather Bridgens

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Whitt and Kelsey Potts

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Spencer and Ashley DuVall

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Dan and Alison Portnoy



Thank You to Our 2024 Event Committee

Pete Dulin
Mark Hillman

Katie Van Luchene
Robb Yagmin



Thank You to Our 2024 Celebrity Judges

Pete Dulin
Colby Garrelts
Kasim Hardaway
Jasper Mirabile

Jonathan Justus
Nathan Perry
Katie Van Luchene
Jenny Vergara



Announcing Our 2024 Chefs and Breweries

CHEFS

Chef Shanita McAfee Bryant – The Prospect
Chef Cherven Desauguste – Mesob
Chef Anita Moore – Soiree

Chef Vince Parades – The Farmhouse
Chef Ben Wood – City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen

BREWERIES

Casual Animal Brewing Company
City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen
Rizoma Liquid Creations

Strange Days Brewing Company
Vine Street Brewing Co.
3 Halves Brewing Co.



Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

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Trevor and Courtney Flannigan

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Kerry and Terry Holton

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Greg Heishman

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Portnoy Family Foundation

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Dan Nelson

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Dave and Lisa Mizell

Andra and John Moses

Nancy and Mort Nelson

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Ron Stricker's Auction



About the Event

The CPC’s signature event will feature amazing local chefs. These incredible chefs generously choose to share their talents with the CPC for the benefit of children in Kansas City. In addition, the event features local breweries that compete for the best brew with KC's Best BBQ.

These chefs and breweries will face off on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Each patron will have the opportunity to sample both the ribs and a side dish prepared by each chef and beer(s) prepared by each brewery. Patrons, along with a celebrity panel of judges will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite ribs, side dish and brew. 

This year we've added Colby Garrelts and Jasper Mirabile to last year's celebrity panel of judges (see complete list above). Special thank you to the Chefs and Breweries (listed above) and Heirloom Bakery & Hearth for providing this year's desserts.

This year's VIP Pre-Party will feature beer from Vine Street Brewing Co, a signature cocktail from J. Reiger & Co. and special appetizers from The Prospect.

The VIP Pre-Party is from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Main Event if from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

The event will be held on the grounds of the Vine Street Brewing Co. which is located at 2000 Vine St, Kansas City, MO 64108. We hope to see you this year.

Why barbecue?

Because barbecue is Kansas City. 

Why CPC?

Because the CPC helps children who have experienced abuse develop the courage to overcome.

Dress Code Guidelines

For the ladies: "smart swank" - As the saying goes "comfort is key." Remember, you'll be eating ribs, but that doesn't mean you can't swank it up.  Just do it with finger licking food in mind.  Try a spring dress with your favorite pair of flats or substitute stilettos with a pair of wedges.  No need to attempt a balancing act while snarfing down ribs and countless sides!

For the gentlemen: "dashing down" - don't think you can't be dashing while using your digits to dig in and eat.  A suit might stuff up your swagger for this particular event. Dare to dumb down your attire while sporting a dashing ensemble.  Leave the ties and suit jackets at home for this one!  That’s what your work week is for!

Past Event Photos

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