Care & Feeding

What better way to honor a beloved chef than bringing people together to share great food for a great cause.

If You Go

Sunday, March 5
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, 3520 Central Parkway

Admission includes drinks and a sampling of dishes designed by some of Cincinnati's finest chefs, restaurateurs and food enthusiasts.

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The annual eat.play.give brunch is a fundraiser to support the de Cavel Family SIDS Foundation. In 2002, the late Jean-Robert de Cavel and his wife, Annette Pfund-de Cavel formed the foundation after the abrupt death of their firstborn child, Tatiana, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

“There won’t be an official program. It will be, as always, a celebration of friends and family sharing food, which was his very favorite thing,” says Amy Brandabur Hunter, a longtime supporter and organizer of the event. “He loved that the brunch was family centered.”

This year’s event includes more than over 30 food and beverage tables, and an amazing silent auction that includes some of Jean-Robert’s artwork and part of his personal collections. 

Guests will enjoy savory treats and scrumptious sweets prepared by some the best chefs, restaurateurs and foodies the Queen City has to offer. Each ticket purchased helps fund outreach programs and research to eradicate SIDS.  

In addition to food and drink, guests can enjoy on-site music and kid-friendly activities. Compete against your friends in our silent auction to raise money for a great cause and bring home your favorite arts or entertainment package.