What To Know Before Attending Team Hidi 2024
We are so excited to be celebrating 12 years of Team Hidi with all of you! Please read on for details on what to know before the event.
Team Hidi, named in honor of chef Ryan Hidinger, is dedicated to raising funds for food service partners 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.
Date:
Sunday, March 17, 2024
4:00 PM — Tastemaker Entry
5:00 PM — General Admission Entry
Location:
Truist Park
755 Battery Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30339
Team Hidi is for guests 21 years of age and older. Please be prepared to present your ID upon entry.
If you are not attending the event, but would like to participate in the mobile auction, click here. Auction registration and bidding opens Wednesday, March 13, at noon ET.
If you can no longer make it to this event and are gifting your tickets to others, please email our Registration Captain Donna Fairchild (dorefairchild@gmail.com) before noon on March 15, 2024 with their names, emails and cell phone numbers.
Want to get a lay of the land?
Check out this video for helpful details!
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 express check-in by presenting your QR code when checking in at the Chop House Gate at Truist Park.
Please note: All Team Hidi attendees will be required to present a unique QR code when checking in. If you bought multiple tickets and have not assigned each to their individual attendee, visit the ticketing hub, log in using the email attached to your tickets, and assign each ticket to the respective attendee. You will be prompted to input their name and contact information.
If you need to change the name on your tickets, or if you purchased tickets for multiple guests and have not yet provided us with their names, please email dorefairchild@gmail.com.
Itinerary
4:00 PM — Tastemaker Entry
Doors open for Tastemaker ticket holders
C.O.T band performs on Stage Outside Chop House
Braves Alumni Peter Moylan and Kris Medlen in Chop House along with elevated culinary experiences
Photos with the World Series Trophy at the Top of the Chop (ends at 7 p.m.)
5:00 PM — General Admission Entry
Doors open for General Admission ticket holders
One-man band Rich Gunderlock in Delta Sky360° Club
Photos with the World Series Trophy at the Top of the Chop (ends at 7 p.m.)
6:15 PM — Follow the Heavy Hitters Band as they make their way to the stage
6:30 PM — Stage Program and Live Auction begins at Stage Outside Chop House
7:15 PM — JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) Begins
Live performance by JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) on Stage Outside Chop House
T-shirt and Tastemaker bag (one per household) pickup begins across from Chop House
9:00 PM — Event Ends
Mobile auction closes
Experiences
There are 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 three live music performances:
4 p.m. – C.O.T Band on Stage Outside Chop House
5 p.m. – Rich Gunderlock in Delta Sky360° Club
7:15 p.m. – JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) on Stage Outside Chop House
Over 90 Food & Beverage stations
“Why I Give” video testimonial booth in elevator lobby – Tell us why you support Giving Kitchen and our food service community!
Sparkling and still water provided by Montane and Callaway Water
Tastemaker Experiences
In addition to the experiences above, our Tastemaker ticket holders will enjoy:
The evening’s first bites and beverages
Special appearances by Braves Alumni Peter Moylan and Kris Medlen in Chop House from 4 to 5 p.m.
Unique bites provided by F&B partners in Chop House from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tastemaker gift bag (one per household)
Vendor Map Powered by PopMenu
Returning this year, even better than before, our technology partner, Popmenu, is providing an enhanced experience for our guests using their one-of-a-kind interactive menu technology showcasing all of the Team Hidi 2024 Food and Beverage partners.
Using Popmenu’s online platform, guests can:
Locate F&B booths across Truist Park
Leave personal tasting reviews during the events
Save dishes for future bookings at their favorite spots
The map will be finalized by Friday, March 15. We encourage you to sign in and show some love to our fabulous F&B partners prior to the event!
Popmenu will donate $1 to Giving Kitchen for every dish like, review, share, and bookmark! Total donation limited to $2,500.
Special Offerings
At this year’s Team Hidi, you will experience a new and exciting feature: chef presentation tables. We’ve asked some of the most talented chefs in our community to provide an elevated “farm table” experience for our guests. Each chef will have the opportunity to showcase their vision, passion, and excitement for Giving Kitchen through the lens of their craft. You can find the large format, farm-style presentation tables scattered throughout the Chophouse as you enter Truist Park.
2024 Presentation Tables:
The Plate Sale
The Third Space
The Deer and The Dove
Twisted Soul Cookhouse and Pours
Atlanta Braves / Delaware North
El Super Pan
Fagon and Lions
Kamayan ATL
Palo Santo + Maiz De La Vida
Kimball House
A "Happy Hidi” welcome:
"Welcome to Team Hidi, can we pour you a drink?” Giving Kitchen is delighted to share that we’ve dreamed up the best way to put the “Hi!” in Hidi: the founders of Brick Store Pub and Unsukay Restaurants will be side-by-side welcoming guests with a toast of stout and tipple of bourbon.
Chris Hall, Ryan Turner, and Todd Mussman will greet you with a sip of whiskey while Dave Blanchard, Tom Moore, and Mike Gallagher will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day the best way they know how—by pouring a delicious dry Irish stout for their friends. Talk about a Happy Hidi! Cheers!
Live Auction
Team Hidi 2024 boasts 10 amazing Live Auction items that will be sold on stage beginning at 6:30 pm. Looking for travel? How about a culinary adventure in Maine, or one of two high end adventures in coastal Georgia? If whiskey is your thing, we’ve got that covered with a Pappy Van Winkle lot including in-home dinner for 10. Are you a Braves fan? How about dinner on the field at Truist Park or an in-home dinner with the 2021 World Series Trophy on your counter?
And that is not all! We have star-studded items with celebrities Andrew Zimmern and Jamie Hyder too.
Mobile Auction
The mobile auction is a silent, online auction that is live NOW through Sunday, March 17, at 9 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:
o Carnivale du Vin in New Orleans with Emeril Lagasse including tickets to 5 food and wine events and hotel
o Ultimate UGA Dawg Game Day Experience with Creature Comforts with the opportunity to meet Coach Kirby Smart
o Fox Bros. and Scofflow present Thomas Johnson and Payton Bradford of Futurebirds
o Traeger Ironwood XL Grill and Private Chef Backyard BBQ for 20
And more!
Mobile auction items will not be available for pick up at the event. All items will be available and coordinated at a later date.
Join the Mobile Auction
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 Mobile Auction Registration page on your computer or smartphone.
- Log in to your account.
- If you’re attending Team Hidi and have a ticket, click the “My Account” button in the top right and log in or create a new bidder account using the email attached to your ticket. If not already on file, you’ll be prompted to input your name and phone number, as well as your credit card information.
Tip! If someone else bought your ticket and it has not been assigned to you and your email, please be sure to do that first.
- If you’re not attending Team Hidi, but would like to participate in the mobile auction, you will be prompted to create an account when making your first bid.
- If you’re attending Team Hidi and have a ticket, click the “My Account” button in the top right and log in or create a new bidder account using the email attached to your ticket. If not already on file, you’ll be prompted to input your name and phone number, as well as your credit card information.
- Check out the lots and place your first bid by selecting a lot and clicking “Place Bid”!
Tip! If you’re not attending Team Hidi, this is when you’ll be prompted to create your mobile auction bidder account by entering your email and phone number (you’ll receive a verification code to your phone), then adding your credit card information.
- You’re now an official bidder!
View detailed instructions on how to bid and create an account.
Weather, Parking & Other Information
Weather
At the time of publication, there is a chance of rain forecasted for March 17. 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. 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.
Parking is limited and rideshare is strongly encouraged.
Other paid parking options are available nearby, including the Hyundai Valet in the Red Deck. Parking fees may vary.
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.
Coat Check
Coat Check will be available at the end of the first base concourse, near the elevators.
Dress Code
Although Team Hidi does not have a formal dress code, we encourage attendees to dress classy casual. Please keep in mind, portions of the event will take place in open air settings and rain may be expected.
Age Restrictions
Team Hidi is strictly a 21+ event. Please be prepared to present your ID upon entry. No exceptions will be made.
Code Of Conduct
Harassment at Giving Kitchen events will not be tolerated. Harassment includes, but is not limited to: verbal language that reinforces social structures of domination related to gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category; sexual imagery in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; offensive verbal language; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. This code of conduct applies to anyone involved with the event (ticketed individuals, volunteers, Giving Kitchen staff, vendors, and vendor staff).
If you experience any form of harassment during Team Hidi, please call or text Brooke Kamke at (404) 290-9202.
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 Team Hidi.
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 Host Committee!
Katie Bishop
Brian and Melissa Bollins
Jennifer and Brian Boutté
Brandy Schuman and Geoff Bulpitt
Tony Conway
Iris and Bruce Feinberg
Tiffany and Steve Gibson
David Hauenstein
Wendy and Adam Herndon
Jo Ann Herold
Chris and Joy Lybeer
Shari and Tony Martin
Galen Oelkers
Katie and Wilson Oswald
Jay Park
Isabel and Gene Rice
Michele and Kerry Stumpe
Maya and Michael Sunshine
Jason and Gina Szczech
Dawn and Eric Tresh
Will and Denise Wingate
Andrew Zimmern
Thank You, Team Hidi Planning Committee!
Ryan Bee
Kelly Campbell
Grier Donald
Elizabeth Feichter
Carlen Funk
Michael Gallagher
Karin Gardner
TJ Harley
Sam Herndon
Melissa Kennedy
Ashley Ledford
Chelsea MacDonald
Miles Macquarrie
Rob McDonald
Wilson Oswald
Maria Perez
Ashleigh Pursell
Thank You, Food & Beverage Partners!
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