PLATES & PLAYMAKERS · 2026
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Assets, contacts, and everything you need to cover Plates & Playmakers
PLATES & PLAYMAKERS · 2026
Assets, contacts, and everything you need to cover Plates & Playmakers
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Plates & Playmakers is an annual luxury charity dining event held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The inaugural event takes place on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis. Twelve of the Twin Cities' most celebrated chefs — including multiple James Beard Award winners and nominees — gather to cook for 400 guests in support of families at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. The event supports four core programs: on-site food pantries, cafeteria credits, bedside meals, and grocery assistance. Fund allocation details to be announced.
PRESS KIT — FULL
Complete press kit including event overview, chef bios, cause information, event photography (post-event), and official boilerplate copy. PDF format.
DOWNLOAD PDF →EVENT LOGOS & BRAND MARKS
Official Plates & Playmakers logos in gold and navy colorways. Includes badge, wordmark, and lockup versions. PNG and SVG formats.
DOWNLOAD LOGOS →CHEF HEADSHOTS
High-resolution photography of all 12 participating chefs. Approved for editorial use in coverage of Plates & Playmakers. ZIP archive.
DOWNLOAD HEADSHOTS →EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Official event photography from July 9 will be available here following the event. Check back after July 9, 2026 for the full gallery.
AVAILABLE POST-EVENT →To request a press credential, interview, or editorial asset, contact us at press@platesandplaymakers.com.