Team Hidi 2025: What to Know Before You Go
We are so excited to be celebrating 13 years of Team Hidi with all of you! Please read on for details on what to know before the event.
There are no printed tickets for this event. All guests will present their information and ID at the gate to gain entry.
Date:
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Location:
Truist Park
755 Battery Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Team Hidi, named in honor of chef Ryan Hidinger, is dedicated to raising funds for food service workers nationwide. Each year, Giving Kitchen organizes this lavish event that brings together the city’s finest chefs, restaurants, and food enthusiasts to create an unforgettable experience.
Still need tickets?
There are a limited number of tickets available. Don’t miss Atlanta’s best culinary event of the year.
Mobile Auction
If you are not attending the event, you can still participate in the Mobile Auction. Click below to view the exclusive offerings and support food service workers in crisis.
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Ticket Info
You do not need to bring a physical ticket for entry to this event! By purchasing your ticket online and completing registration, you’ll be prepared for check-in at the First Base Gate at Truist Park.
For express check-in, please add your credit card information to your account prior to your arrival at Truist Park.
For returning guests: Please note that you will enter through a different gate than you did last year.
To update attendees and/or attendee information for your tickets, navigate to your account through your ticket order confirmation email or through the “Pay” page in GiveSmart. From there, you’ll be able to assign and unassign tickets, add mobile numbers and email addresses, and send confirmation reminders. All guests can confirm their registration, review and edit tickets, and add a credit card through their confirmation reminders.
🔹 Note: A username and password are required to update attendee information.
Update via the Pay Page
Access the campaign site via email or text notification link.
Select “Pay Page.”
Select “View Order.”
Update via the Email Link
Locate ticket purchase email notification.
Click “Update Attendee Details.”
Follow prompts to complete the account username and password.
Unassigned Tickets
Click “Assign.”
Add attendee information.
Click “Save.”
🔹 Note: A confirmation text or email is automatically sent when contact information is added.
Assigned Tickets
Click “Edit” to add or modify attendee information.
Click “Unassign” to remove the attendee from the ticket. Choose to send/not send a notification to the attendee being unassigned.
Click “Assign” to add a new attendee.
Enter new attendee information.
🔹 Note: Once an attendee confirms, contact information can't be edited from the ticket order. Visit Users > Details to locate and update their User Details.
Confirming your Ticket
Step 1: Visit your “My Info” tab
Step 2: Click on “Edit.”
Step 3: Please make your selections and answer the ticket question(s)
Step 4: Click “Save.”
Step 5: You are all set!
Upon Arrival
Please have your confirmation ticket available for check-in.
Entry Gate: Please enter through the First Base Gate at Truist Park.
🚨 Returning guests: Note that you will be entering through a different gate than last year.
🎟️ Check-in: Have your confirmation ticket ready. Our team will check you in—no QR code or link needed.
You will be assigned a bidder number and handed a program of the evening’s events. Please hold on to your program. It is your paddle for the night’s auction events.
💡 Optional but highly recommended: Speed up check-in by pre-registering your credit card. Click "Add Card on File" from the same page.
If you have any questions, contact Aeriel Coleman: aeriel.coleman@thegivingkitchen.org
Itinerary
4:00 PM – Tastemaker & Grand Slam Entry
Doors open at the First Base Gate (different location from last year) for Grand Slam and Tastemaker ticket holders
One-man band Rich Gunderlock in Delta Sky360° Club
Braves Alumni Glenn Hubbard and Charlie Culberson in Delta Sky360° Club (until 5:30 pm)
Commemorative Team Hidi screen prints from Noosh Studios available for all guests (until 8 pm) in Delta Sky360° Club near elevators
5:00 PM – General Admission Entry
Doors open (at First Base Gate) for General Admission ticket holders
6:15 PM – All guests make their way to Stage Outside Chop House
6:30 PM – Stage Program and Live Auction begin at Stage Outside Chop House
7:15 PM
Live performance by JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) on Stage Outside Chop House
T-shirt and Grand Slam/Tastemaker bag (one per household) pickup begins at T-shirt carousel near elevators
9:00 PM - Event ends
Mobile Auction closes
Experiences
Three unique experiences within Truist Park to enjoy Team Hidi
Chop House and Top of the Chop
First Base Concourse
Delta Sky360° Club
Rock out to live music performances:
4:00 PM – Rich Gunderlock in Delta Sky360° Club
7:15 PM – JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) on Stage Outside Chop House
Over 100 Food & Beverage stations
“Why I Give” video testimonial booth behind T-shirt carousel – Tell us why you support Giving Kitchen and our food service community!
“Nashville Restaurant Radio” will be taping for their podcast in elevator lobby on concourse level – stop by and be a part of this fun addition to Team Hidi!
Commemorative Team Hidi screen prints available for all guests from Noosh Studios (until 8:00 PM) in Delta Sky360° Club near elevators
Sparkling and still water provided by San Pellegrino, Aqua Panna, Montane and Callaway Water
Tastemaker
In addition to the experiences above, our Tastemaker ticket holders will enjoy:
The evening’s first bites and beverages
Special appearances by Braves Alumni Glenn Hubbard and Charlie Culberson in Delta Sky360° Club from 4:00 to 5:30 PM
Tastemaker gift bag (one per household)
Grand Slam
In addition to the experiences above, our Grand Slam ticket holders will enjoy:
Private access to Truist Club and the warning track (weather permitting)
Bourbon tasting and interactive gift station with Maker's Mark
Connoisseur food options
Valet parking in Orange Deck - directly across from entrance gate (please be prepared to show your Grand Slam registration on your mobile device)
Upgraded gift bag with bespoke bag and contents
Live Auction
Y’all, we are so excited to bring you this year’s live lots!
Are you a Braves fan? We have a lot for that. Do you like to travel? We have a lot for that. Looking for a delicious experience for you and friends? We have a lot for that.
Check out this year’s live auction lots below.
Mobile Auction
The mobile auction is a silent, online auction that is now live and will close Sunday, March 16, at 9:00 PM ET. Team Hidi attendees and non-attendees alike can bid on stellar experiences while supporting our mission to help food service workers in crisis!
You’ll see things like:
Sports experiences with Atlanta’s favorite teams
Private chef tasting experiences
Exclusive catering choices
Wine and liquor tastings
And more!
Food lots, sports lots, lots for your home, and lots to get you out of your home. We have it all! Mobile auction items will not be available for pick up at the event. All items will be distributed at a later date.
Mobile Auction Registration
Even if you have purchased a ticket to Team Hidi, you must register separately for the mobile auction! We strongly encourage doing this before the event.
Follow these steps to register:
Go to the Givesmart Team Hidi Mobile Auction page on your computer or smartphone.
Or text TeamHidi to 76278 and follow the registration prompts you receive via text.
You can view the auction without registering, but to bid or donate, you will need to Sign in or Register and ensure you have a Credit Card in the system.
If you already have a Givesmart account, you can sign in with that account to access the Team Hidi Givesmart portal.
If you do not have a Givesmart account, but you already bought a ticket to Team Hidi, select Register, and use the same email address you used to purchase your tickets.
If someone else purchased your ticket, use the same email address you gave them when they registered your ticket.
If you are not attending Team Hidi, but you want to bid on items in the auction, you can Register to Participatewithout buying ticket to the event.
Once you select Register, fill out the form fully to create your account.
Choose a username and a password.
Check the Terms and Conditions box.
Check the Text Messages box (for bids, purchases, and event announcements).
Click Create my GiveSmart Account.
You’re registered!
If you make a donation or place a bid, the system will ask you to enter a Credit Card if you haven’t already added one to your Givesmart Account.
Once you have a Credit Card in the system, you can make a donation and bid on the auction lots.
Look for handy tools like entering your “Max Bid” or “Watch” an item to let the system keep you updated and bidding on items you are interested in winning.
Happy bidding!
More auction items will be added throughout the week, keep checking back!
Weather, Parking & Logistics
Weather
At the time of publication, there is a chance of rain forecasted for March 16. Please note, the event will take place under cover, though partially outdoors along the first base concourse at Truist Park. Guests will have a short outdoor walk from the parking deck or rideshare drop-off to check-in at the First Base Gate. Please dress accordingly and consider bringing an umbrella – Team Hidi is rain or shine!
Parking
Free parking for Team Hidi guests is available in the Delta Deck. If you are parked in the Delta Deck, please exit via the gates on Levels 2 & 4 to avoid being charged.
Grand Slam ticket holders should proceed to the Orange Deck for Valet Parking (please be prepared to show your Grand Slam registration on your mobile device).
Parking is limited and rideshare is strongly encouraged.
Bag Policy
Bags of any size are allowed inside the venue, however, strongly discouraged as this will delay entry. All guests will be subject to search and entry through metal detector upon arrival.
Code of Conduct
At Giving Kitchen, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all attendees of Team Hidi. If you have any immediate needs, concerns about misconduct, or other urgent matters during the event, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can find the nearest staff member or volunteer on-site for assistance, or you can contact us directly at info@thegivingkitchen.org or by calling 404-512-5324. Your well-being and safety are our top priority.
Special Thanks
To our friends at Truist Park, the Braves Foundation and Delaware North for helping make this event so incredibly special.
To our amazing volunteers that are dedicating their time and talent to make sure this event is a success.
To our Team Hidi Host Committee for furthering the impact of Giving Kitchen.
To the Team Hidi Planning Committee for doing a wonderful job and making Team Hidi so special!
To our food and beverage partners for bringing the flavor and representing this industry we all love so much.
To our sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible.
Thank You, Team Hidi Planning Committee
Katy Barahona
Ryan Bee
Ryan Crocker
Carlen Funk
Michael Gallagher
Britt Harrison
Misty Kelly
Melissa Kennedy
Ashley Ledford
Chelsea MacDonald
Miles Macquarrie
Rob McDonald
Sue Anne Morgan
Grace Pugmire
Dave Woelber
Thank you, Team Hidi Host Committee
Brian and Jennifer Boutte
Jonathan and Liz Brill
Geoff Bulpitt and Brandy Schuman
Erik and Laura Curns
Grier Donald
Colin and Morgan Dunlop
Kara Ehmer
Chris and Joy Lybeer
Adam and Wendy Herndon
Seth Herman
Harrison Hudgins and Lauren Quinn
Kristian and Cheryl Maher
Ginair and George McKerrow
Dan and Debbe Myers
Chad and Carrie Parker
Spur Hospitality
Steve Simon
Eric and Dawn Tresh
Andrew and Kelly Trotter
Wilson and Katie Oswald
Ellen Peacock
Gene Rice
Brett Roberts and Amelia Calloway
Michael and Maya Sunshine
Jason and Gina Szczech
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