Immersive Wild Game Culinary Experience for 6
by Tagged Out Kitchen

An exclusive evening of wild game, exceptional wine, and unforgettable food - created for you and five guests.

Bring the adventure of field-to-table dining into your own home with Chef Lance Lewis and Tagged Out Kitchen.

This private experience for six is more than dinner. Chef Lewis will create a custom, multi-course wild game tasting menu, thoughtfully designed around the season, the ingredients, and your guests. From elevated preparations and live-fire techniques to unexpected flavors, each course tells a story.

Throughout the evening, Lance brings guests into the experience - sharing the inspiration behind each dish, his expertise in wild game, and the techniques that transform ingredients from the field into an extraordinary culinary experience.

The evening is complemented by three premium bottles of wine from Passalacqua Winery in Healdsburg, California, thoughtfully selected to pair with the menu.

Meet Chef Lance Lewis

Chef Lance Lewis brings together his Louisiana roots, professional culinary training, and deep expertise in wild game and live-fire cooking to create dining experiences that are anything but ordinary.

A graduate of Denver's Cook Street Culinary Arts, Lance built Tagged Out Kitchen around a simple idea:

The best meals aren't just eaten - they're experienced.

His work and culinary expertise have been featured in Forbes, Outdoor Life, Hook & Barrel Magazine, and Shoutout Colorado, and he is the creator and instructor of the Official Big Green Egg Academy in Denver held at We Don't Waste Distribution Center Kitchen.

Your Experience Includes:

• A custom, multi-course wild game tasting menu for six guests
• Three premium bottles of wine from Passalacqua Winery, selected to complement the evening's menu
• All ingredients, preparation, cooking, and private chef service
• An immersive, chef-led experience with storytelling, techniques, and interaction throughout the evening.
• Private dining in your home or an agreed-upon Denver metro location
• A menu designed specifically for your group and the season.

Date to be mutually agreed upon in 2027.

This is not simply dinner at home. It is an evening built around fire, flavor, storytelling, exceptional wine, and the adventure of wild game with Chef Lewis creating a chef's table experience your guests will be talking about long after the final course.

Package Value: $3,000

Private Sicilian Wine Dinner for 8 Guests
by Grappolo Food & Wine School

Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine wine, exceptional food, and the company of friends - all from the comfort of your own home. Cin cin!

Join husband-and-wife duo - Restaurant Olivia's and Dear Emilia's Wine Director, Scott Thomas, and Sustainability Director, Paula Thomas - on an immersive Sicilian adventure in your own home! In this experience, we'll wander from Mt. Etna to Marsala while tasting classic examples of Sicily's vast amount of indigenous grapes, paired beautifully with sun-drenched and flavor-packed Sicilian dishes.

Includes:

• Multi-course Sicilian inspired dinner for eight, prepared in your home
• Sicilian wine pairings curated and presented by a certified sommelier
• Educational and interactive experience for guests
• Everything needed to host this dinner, all you need to provide is your kitchen

Scott and Paula Thomas will guide you through this extraordinary and delicious evening, bringing Sicily to you!

About Grappolo Food & Wine School

Scott Thomas a certified sommelier, Wine Director at Restaurant Olivia and Dear Emilia, and world renowned Italian wine expert, brings deep knowledge and enthusiasm for wine to every table. Scott is 1 of only 22 Certified Italian Wine Experts globally, is a Certified Wine Educator, and official Orvieto and Langhe Wine Ambassador.

Paula Thomas, a talented chef with a passion for regional cooking, crafts beautiful, seasonal dishes that pair perfectly with each pour. Serving as the Sustainability Director at Restaurant Olivia and Dear Emilia, Paula brings a unique blend of culinary excellence and environmental stewardship to every plate. She has worked with Slow Food International, trained at MAD Academy, and was selected for the James Beard Foundation's Legacy Network as an advisor to the next generation of BIPOC hospitality professionals.

Together, they own Grappolo Food & Wine School, and create immersive experiences that blend education, flavor, and fun.

During this intimate dinner, Paula and Scott will guide you and your guests through multiple expertly paired courses featuring hand-crafted fare and carefully selected wines. Expect engaging storytelling, insight into the world of Italian wine and cuisine, and a level of hospitality that will leave your guests raving.

Perfect for a celebration, milestone, or just a luxurious night in - this experience is a toast to la dolce vita.

Don't miss your chance to bring the magic of Sicily to your own table.

Date to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. Expires 12 months from date of fundraising event (expires September 10th, 2027). Denver metro area only. This experience is only eligible for 8 guests or less, unable to accommodate more than 8.

Value: $4,000.00

Enjoy the Highland's finest with this package that includes a Private Cocktail Class for 10 Williams & Graham and lunch or dinner at bartaco.

• Private cocktail class for up to 10 people at one of Denver's most popular bars, the stunning speakeasy-style Williams & Graham. Improve your cocktail knowledge and skills with the help of owner and bartender Sean Kenyon.
• $100 "Dinner-For-Two" gift card to bartaco's LoHi Denver location. Valid for dine-in food only and cannot be used toward alcohol, tax, or tip.

Total Value: $600

VIP Wine Tour for 4 at a beautiful California vineyard, plus 6 bottles of wine shipped to your home courtesy of Passalacqua Winery and our friends at Tagged Out Kitchen.

• Passalacqua Winery specializes in small production, single vineyard, and local sources. VIP wine tour for 4 includes sample Cabernet-based wines from the family ranch, as well as a selection of Zinfandels and special white wines. Your visit concludes with a bottle of wine to share should you decide to linger and picnic in one of our peaceful and private Member's Garden Arbors. Appointment must be reserved in advance. Tour reservation only, flight and other travel accommodations not included.
• 6 bottles of handcrafted, limited-production wines shipped directly to your home.

Total Value: $500

Need a date night idea or just looking to get out more? Enjoy tickets to the Colorado Symphony and dinner at one of SGH's Restaurants with this package.

• 2 concert tickets to enjoy a night at the Colorado Symphony for the 2026-2027 season. Redeem in advance, tickets subject to availability. Restrictions apply, expires 5/31/2027.
• $100 gift card from Shucking Good Hospitality (SGH) to enjoy delicious meals at their restaurants: Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood, Oliver's Italian, Ash and Agave. Expires 12/31/2026.

Total Value: $336

Great cinema and great food await this package winner. Enjoy 2 movie tickets and snacks from SIE FilmCenter and a gift card from Edible Beats restaurant group.

• Night Out With Denver Film: 2 tickets to a movie of your choice at SIE FilmCenter, a large popcorn, and 2 large sodas.
• $75 gift card good at all Edible Beats' yummy restaurants: Linger, Vital Root, El Five, and Root Down.

Total Value: $160

Treat yourself and your loved ones to something bright with scoops at Little Man Ice Cream and a visit to Sunflower Farms in Longmont.

• Ice Cream Social for 6 at any Little Man Ice Cream location. Present certificate at preferred location. Valid for one-time use, expires 12/1/2027.
• 4 passes to Farmfest Public Hours at Sunflower Farm in Longmont. Bring the family and come meet the farm animals: goats, sheep, llamas, cows, alpaca, chickens, and horses! Enjoy swinging under the cottonwoods or sitting on a tractor. Farmfest will operate during rain, snow, or shine. Single use code must be used to reserve all tickets at once online. Passes expire 12/31/2027.

Total Value: $157

Get help with meal planning with this delicious package from The Spicy Radish, Green Chef, and Corvus Coffee.

• Savor fresh, made from scratch dishes from local meal delivery Spicy Radish. $50 gift card good for delivery within Denver metro (confirm address before ordering). Expires 4/15/2031.
• Enjoy a complimentary Green Chef subscription with 8 weekly boxes of 4-person clean-ingredient meals delivered to your door with free shipping included. $415 value.
• Grind and brew fresh coffee at home with a gift set from Corvus Coffee, featuring 2 bags of whole bean coffee: one 12 oz. bag of the Halcyon Days blend and one 12 oz. bag of Single Origin San Pedro (Colombia).

Total Value: $513

Planning a picnic just got easier with this package that includes gift cards courtesy of Nude Foods Market and King Soopers, a sleek retro Coors Banquet cooler, and a beautiful handmade quilt.

• Total of $75 in Nude Foods Market gift cards, good at both Boulder or Denver stores
• $100 gift card to King Soopers, good at all locations
• Retro Coors cooler courtesy of Molson Coors
• Handmade quilt made and donated by a generous We Don't Waste supporter

Total Value: $250

Drink some locally distilled whiskey, enjoy some merch, and get an insiders view into a local distillery with this gift set courtesy of Laws Whiskey House.

• 1 Bottle of Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon
• 1 Bottle of Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey
• 2 Laws Whiskey House Rocks Glasses
• 2 tickets for a complimentary tour at Laws Whiskey House
• 2 BOGO tickets to Laws' Sanctuary Bar

Total Value: $230

Enjoy smooth roasted coffee at Convivio Cafe and finely distilled spirits at Leopold Bros. with this tasting tour package.

• Book a viaje de cafe (coffee flight) with one of the knowledgeable baristas at the Guatemalan-inspired Convivio Cafe. Reserve in advance at either Downtown or Northside locations. Expires 11/30/2026.
• Distillery Tour and Tasting for 2 Adults at Leopold Bros. in Denver, includes educational tour of the entire malting and distilling process while sampling through a seasonal selection of spirits. Expires October 2027.
• Comes with a bottle of Leopold Vodka.

Total Value: $110

Hone your bartender skills at home with this cocktail set featuring bottles from Woody Creek Distillers, Spring44 Distilling, and Suerte Tequila, and a 5-piece bar tool kit.

• 1 bottle of Woody Creek Vodka
• 1 bottle of Spring44 Gin
• 1 bottle of Suerte Tequila
• Crate & Barrel Houdini 5-piece Bar Tool Set ($45 value)

Total Value: $143

• 2 tickets to the Big Green Egg Cooking Class in November at We Don't Waste in Park Hill (exact time TBA)

Total Value: $350