Community
Public Television – KTEH
Hands On Gourmet is a big supporter of public broadcasting. We feel that everyone should have access to quality commercial free programming for generations to come! We were thrilled when Chef Stephen had the opportunity to be featured as the celebrity Chef during a fund drive. H.O.G. also donated the set for the entire show.
Glide Memorial Church
Through a relationship with Glide Memorial Church, Hands On Gourmet is able to offer guests a chance to work together in the kitchen to support those in need. H.O.G. groups add an extra dose of compassion to the mix by creating healthy, satisfying foods for the homeless.
Moolah for Mutts
Hands On Gourmet loves all animals… the two-legged AND the four-legged kind. Through the Moolah for Mutts fundraiser hosted by Muttiville, efforts are made to find homes and care for older dogs that need special attention.
Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture – (C.U.E.S.A.)
Hands On Gourmet is dedicated supporter of the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture – (C.U.E.S.A.) the non-profit that runs the Ferry Building Farmer’s market. In addition to Molly’s hours of volunteer work, we donated a hands on cooking party to support their annual fundraising efforts.
Kids in the Kitchen
For a number of years, we have partnered with the Junior League of San Francisco to promote the Kids in the Kitchen project. Executive Chef Stephen Gibbs, along with other Hands On Gourmet chefs, explore healthy and fun eating options with underprivileged students and their parents. We teach participants tools for healthy eating and the joy of spending time together in the kitchen and around the dinner table.
AWARDS &
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On the Verge Award
Chef Stephen Gibbs won 7×7 Magazines On the Verge Award for Menu Creation and Development in November 2005. This award recognizes innovative leaders in creative fields.
Dacor Grill Challenge
For three consecutive years, Executive Chef, Stephen Gibbs has won the grill competition hosted by Dacor appliances. It’s a grill competition that involved all the main appliance manufactures including Viking, Kitchen Aid, and Wolf. Each chef was challenged to create the best grilled dishes.
Smart Business and Communications Package
Hands On Gourmet was awarded a Smart Business Communications Technology Package from Cisco Systems worth up to $20,000.
Make Mine a $Million Business Award
Molly Fuller of Hands On Gourmet, beat out thousands of applicants to receive the Make Mine a $Million Business Award. This national competition for majority women-owned businesses is sponsored by OPEN from American Express, QVC, and Cisco Systems and is conducted by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence.
Ranked 5th Fastest Growing Private Business in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Business Times ranked Hands On Gourmet the 5th fastest growing private business in the Bay Area citing Hands On Gourmet’s exceptional service, attention to detail and extensive culinary experience as the ultimate recipe for success.