Team Hidi
Giving Kitchen's signature event where the fight for one life became the fight for many.
Team Hidi came about when Atlanta Chef Ryan Hidinger was diagnosed with late-stage cancer in December 2012. It was Ryan’s journey - the groundswell of support by his industry - that ignited the formation of Giving Kitchen. Hidi’s legacy lives through Giving Kitchen and our mission to provide stability to food service workers. Food and beverage tastings, auctions, musicians, and speeches make Team Hidi Giving Kitchen’s biggest and most-anticipated event every year.
Get Ready for Team Hidi 2025
Join us on March 16, 2025 for an evening of exclusive tastes and experiences from some of Atlanta's most esteemed restaurants.
We’re planning an even bigger and better party for Team Hidi 2025. Experience the diverse flavors of Atlanta brought to you by nearly one hundred restaurants with kitchens steeped in global influence.
Savor delightful culinary creations from James Beard Award-winning chefs, Michelin-recommended establishments, and neighborhood favorites. Every dish has a story and represents resilience and unity, and we are proud to be part of this culinary community standing by our people and their wellbeing.
Stay at The Battery
Whether you’re coming from out of town, or want to take in the full experience of Team Hidi, Truist Park and The Battery, book a room at the Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta in Giving Kitchen’s room block. Special rates are available for Team Hidi guests.
From your spacious and comfortable room, you can overlook Truist Park and The Battery and take just a short walk to Team Hidi.
You will need to book no later than February 14, 2025 using this link:
Are you interested in sponsoring Team Hidi?
Email Shelley Vincent at shelley.vincent@thegivingkitchen.org.
Want to donate an item for our live or mobile auction?
Email Michele Kresge at Michele.Kresge@thegivingkitchen.org.
Thank You Team Hidi 2025 Sponsors
Team Hidi 2024 was a Home Run!
Thank you to the 1,370 guests, 213 volunteers, and 98 food & beverage partners who made Team Hidi 2024 the biggest fundraiser in the history of Giving Kitchen.
We are excited to share that your contributions brought us to over $1,380,967 raised for food service workers in crisis!
On top of that incredible amount, we threw our biggest party ever at Truist Park — Home of the World Champion Atlanta Braves. Guests enjoyed 46,800 bites, 8,800 cocktails, and 2,016 beers from some of the best restaurants, bars and food service partners in Georgia.
It's not too late to make a donation to continue our work and make a lasting impact on the food service community! Thank you for being on Team Hidi!
