Taste for Impact

Real-World Experience

Mentees step directly into the festival experience—prepping, plating, and pouring during live-service events and workshops. Every moment is designed to give rising talent a seat at the table.

Full Program Support

Taste for Impact offers our Mentorship Program at no cost to mentees. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, we cover participation expenses such as lodging expenses in high-end mountain towns, food, and supplies (aprons). As we continue to grow, we hope to expand our scholarship to include ground and air travel stipends.

Wellbeing at the Core

In partnership with CHOW, Taste for Impact goes beyond skills training—it’s soul-nourishing. Mentees gain access to wellness coaching, mental health support, and the camaraderie of a close-knit culinary community.

CHOW is transforming the food, beverage, and hospitality industry by prioritizing mental health conversations through group meetings, education, and advocacy. By creating protected spaces for open conversations, offering wellness resources, and fostering a strong community, CHOW helps industry workers manage stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall well-being. Through awareness and systemic change, CHOW promotes healthier workplaces, stronger teams, and a more sustainable hospitality industry.

Scholarship Access

Talent should never be limited by resources. Scholarships waive fees and may include travel or lodging assistance for chefs, vintners, and boutique wineries who bring creativity and passion to the table.