About Chef Olivon

Chef Patrice Olivon, the creator and chef instructor of Cooking Live, is one of the most successful and well-known chefs in America. With a star-studded career of more than 4 decades of culinary experience, he has cooked for the White House, served as Executive Chef at the French Embassy and as Chef at leading French restaurants in Washington D.C, competed on prize-winning teams on Food Network television shows, and appeared in cooking demonstrations at the nation’s top culinary festivals.

Chef Patrice established “Cooking Live” to fulfill his dream of making the home chef a better cook. Presenting live online streaming cooking classes, the chef has designed an eminently practical and accessible school that gives amateur cooks the professional techniques of a master chef.

Before establishing “Cooking Live,” Chef Patrice, who holds a culinary degree from the prestigious Ecole Hôtelière de Marseille in the South of France, had most recently served as Program Director for “L’academie de Cuisine,” one of the nation’s top 10 culinary schools, where he taught 100’s of chefs, many of whom have become very successful professional chefs in the culinary world. He had also conducted numerous recreational classes for home cooks, classes that have become immensely popular throughout the Washington D.C, metropolitan area.

COOKING TO CRUSH CANCER MENU

Canapés

Smoked Salmon on Baguette

Profiterole filled with Ratatouille

Goat Cheese on Skewer with Toasted Walnut

Paired with Sparking Wild Boar Brut Rose, 2017 Wild Boar Pinot Noir, 2018 Wild Boar Chardonnay

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Dinner Features

Duck Foie Gras Terrine

Sweet Pickled Onion

Belgium Endive with Radishes

Toasted Brioche

Paired with 2017 Estate Chardonnay

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Paupiette of Sole with Wild Scallop Mousse

Duxelles of Mushroom

White Wine Sauce

Paired with 2017 Estate Sauvignon Blanc

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Roasted Pheasant Breast

and Braised Pheasant Leg Sauce Grand Veneur

Roasted Potatoes, Root Vegetables and French Green Beans

Paired with 2016 Wild Boar Petit Verdot

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Warm Blue Cheese Croquette

Spicy Candied Honey Pecans

Garnished with Baby Arugula

Paired with 2016 Estate Hogback Mountain

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Dessert

Warm Apple Tart topped with

Cinnamon Ice Cream and Butterscotch Caramel Syrup

Paired with Wild Boar Blanc De Noirs​​​​​​​

This special evening would not be possible without the generous support of our Title Sponsor

Silent Auction Highlights

• Ferrari Experience Weekend
• Chef Olivon Luncheon in your home (6 people)
• Ritz Carlton Brunch
• Autographed, framed jersey (Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals)