Fundraising Event with Legendary Bay Area Chef

Gather & Give brings together food lovers and community champions for a lively lunch filled with culinary inspiration, flavorful bites, and genuine connection. Enjoy an up-close cooking demonstration from Martin Yan—complete with his signature humor, energy, and expert techniques.

Beyond the kitchen, this event is about giving back in a meaningful way. Proceeds benefit the San Mateo County Health Foundation, the philanthropic partner of San Mateo Medical Center. The Foundation provides direct assistance to patients in need—bridging critical gaps by covering essential costs like food, transportation, and daily necessities that healthcare alone does not address. Your participation helps ensure individuals and families in our community can access care with dignity and stability.

Come hungry, leave inspired—and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Event Times

Two seating options are available. Please select your preferred time when purchasing tickets.

Seating Group 1: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (check-in opens at 11 AM)

Seating Group 2: 1–2 PM (check in opens at 12:30 PM)

Check-in opens 30 minutes before each seating.

• Italian lunch buffet at Sapore Italiano Ristorante, proudly celebrating 25 years as the oldest privately owned restaurant on Burlingame Avenue
• One (1) signed cookbook by Martin Yan (My Asian Kitchen or Best of Yan Can Cook)
• Live cooking demonstration with Martin Yan
• Curated gift package

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Host or Publisher San Mateo County Health Foundation