Publication Date: 2022/03/09

HALIFAX, MARCH 7, 2022 – Nova Scotia’s top culinary talent are coming together for an evening of exceptional international cuisine. The 30th annual Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala will happen on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Halifax Convention Centre. The Gala is in support of UNICEF’s work to provide access to safe water and sanitation systems for children in some of the hardest to reach places in the world.

With Halifax’s award-winning humorist, Bill Carr as Master of Ceremonies, the event aims to raise $315,000 as children continue to urgently need support. The pandemic has reversed years of progress on children’s rights and has intensified the need to continue UNICEF’s important work focused on safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, which also enables access to education.

“We are living through unprecedented times, and children need our help now more than ever,” said Jeannine Bakeeff, the Gala’s Chair. “Our community has the opportunity to help UNICEF in its life-saving work ensuring the right to water for every child.”

The generosity and support of the people of Halifax has made the UNICEF Water for Life Gala one of the charity’s most important fundraising events in North America. In addition to the award-winning chefs from across the province donating their time and talent, the event relies on a dedicated team of volunteers.

“The region’s most talented Chefs are working side by side to create tantalizing interpretations of international cuisines and cement the Chefs for UNICEF Water for Life Gala’s reputation as the food event of the season,” says Sean Doucet, Senior Director, Operations at SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts and Lead Chef for the Gala. “And it’s all to support an incredible cause -- helping vulnerable children reach their potential.”

Participating Chefs and their theme include:

  • Adam Bower, Grand Banker Bar & Grill and The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
  • Gregory Burns, Gio at Prince George Hotel - Spain
  • Andy Camm, Harbour City Bar & Grill at Hotel Halifax - India
  • Malcolm Campbell, Cabot Cape Breton - France
  • Danielle Duguay, Anemone Dining - Thailand
  • Christophe Luzeux, Halifax Convention Centre – Local & Desserts
  • Jamie MacAulay, Drift - Canada
  • Rob MacIsaac, My Metro Works - Italy
  • Jamie Mullett, Sysco Canada - Street Food
  • Shane Robilliard, Fox Harb’r - Mexico

In addition to a fantastic food and drink experience, more than 130 exceptional auction items, will be up for grabs, including many exciting vacation options donated by generous individuals and businesses in support of UNICEF. The online auction will be live for two weeks, beginning on Wednesday April 6 and closing at the event on Wednesday, April 20. For more information, visit: Chefs For UNICEF Water for Life Gala.

Tickets for this charitable event are on sale now. Individual tickets are $300 and tables of ten are available for purchase. To order tickets, please call 1-800-819-0889 ext. 8204. A charitable receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price.

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Media Contacts:
Wendy Phillips, Phillips Public Relations
(902) 492-0960 / wendy@pprl.ca

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About UNICEF

UNICEF is the world’s leading humanitarian organization focused on children. We work in the most challenging areas to provide protection, healthcare and immunizations, education, safe water and sanitation and nutrition. As part of the United Nations, our unrivaled reach spans more than 190 countries and territories, ensuring we are on the ground to help the most disadvantaged children. While part of the UN system, UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations to finance our life-saving work. Please visit unicef.ca and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

For further information please contact:

Media@unicef.ca