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Partners


Chefs Brigade is about connecting and breaking down silos, bringing diverse voices, skill-sets and networks together that can effect real change and education.

None of what we've accomplished in our short history could have happened without an army of motivated and professional chefs, cooks and restaurant staff standing alongside of us.

"The professionalism of New Orleans' chefs and restaurant staff, and their natural gut reaction to provide for their neighbors during times of great distress and hardship - these are the waters that float Chefs Brigade. None of this would have been possible without the hard work and grace of the people behind our restaurant partners." ~ Troy Gilbert

Featured Partners

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City of New Orleans
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
FEMA
LASTEM
Longwell Riess
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation

FAQs

How can my restaurant partner with Chefs Brigade?
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Please fill out our form and a team member will reach out to you. https://forms.gle/g5Yfhz8pHdgiPYAX9

What does partnering entail?
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After completing the form, we will discuss the level of involvement partners would like to have. This is not an exclusive club, but a coalition of restaurants and chefs that can organize to produce high volume quickly. It can be as simple as producing X number of meals post disaster or you can apply to be on a planning committee. There is no fee. More information available upon request.

Is there a screening process?
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Sort of, there is a verification. For restaurants wishing to produce during disasters, we verify LDH compliance through your most recent health inspections report. As long as all "critical items" are corrected and you hold a current health certificate, you could be selected to partner. If we enter into contracts (such as with FEMA), participants may be required to submit a HACCP plan if terms require. This would be communicated in advance. http://la.healthinspections.us/#search/0https://safetyculture.com/checklists/haccp/

What if I'm a private chef or freelance caterer? Can I participate?
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Absolutely. During times of disaster, your skills are very valuable. Fill out our sign up form and we will be in touch. Based on experience, location, availability and/or needs, you will likely get paired with restaurant partners or work with us in logistics and other critical roles.

How can purveyors help?
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Purveyors are also welcome to partner! We need your capacities. As we develop a more proactive system for future disasters, we encourage participation of all vendors and industry partners who wish to minimize waste and maximize the collective power in brigade system production.

Do restaurants get paid to produce?
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Yes. Through crowdfunding, grants and contract terms, Chefs Brigade is able to purchase meals from restaurants.

Does Chefs Brigade need individual volunteers?
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Sometimes, yes. We typically partner with organizations that manage volunteer groups, but it depends on the needs. If you are interested in receiving information as volunteer opportunities arise, please sign up and we will reach out.

What are the future goals for Chefs Brigade?
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We would like to continue to improve and to create more proactive solutions that minimize response times, waste, and personnel burnout across the food system during times of disaster. Working with our partners, we’d like to create a model that is able to efficiently and safely produce nutritious meals without straining or competing for limited resources. Eventually, we would like to expand our programs and network to support all areas of local foodscapes. From farms and fisheries to processors and vendors, we would like to provide more opportunities for our network of chefs and foodservice workers to connect and to learn.

How to Become a Partner

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    1. Fill out the form

    We are currently accepting new restaurant partnership inquiries in New Orleans area as we build out and deploy new brigades. If you are a restaurant owner or chef and wish to partner with Chefs Brigade, please fill out the Partner Inquiry form.

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    2. We will get in touch

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Restaurant Partners

Acme Oyster House
Afrodesiac
Avila Grill
Ba Mien
Bacchanal Wine
Boucherie
Brechtel Hospitality Group
Briquette
Brown Butter
Cafe Dauphine
Cafe Degas
Cafe Minh
Cafe Navarre
Cafe Porche
Cafe Reconcile
Carmo
Casa Borrega
Casamento's
Central City BBQ
City Greens
Clesi's
Cochon
Compère Lapin
Cooter Brown's
Copeland's
Dat Dog
Deanie's Bucktown
Deanie's French Quarter
Dickie Brennan & Co.
Diva Dawg
Domenica
Dong Phuong
Dooky Chase
Doña's Pizza
Dunbar's Creole Cuisine
Eat Well
Elysian Seafood
Em Trai Sandwich Co.
Felix's
Frankie & Johnny's
Gracious Bakery
Iacovone Kitchen
Jack Dempsey's
Jazmine Cafe
Johnny Sanchez
Junior's on Harrison
Katie's
Killer PoBoys
La Cocinita
Luke
Mahoney's Po-Boys & Seafood
Martin's Wine Cellar
Mayas
Meribo
Mint Modern Bistro
Mopho
Mr. Mao
New Orleans Creole Cookery
New Orleans Food & Spirits
Next to Eat
Nirvana
Nolavore Commissary
Nolé Restaurant
Panola Street Cafe
Patois
Red Fish Grill
Rimon
Saffron
Sala NOLA
Sidecar
Silk Road
Soulé Cafe
Station 6
Taceaux Loceaux
Tava
The Backyard
The Court of Two Sisters
The Howlin' Wolf
Two Tony's
Welty's Deli
Zea's

Chef & Caterer Partners

2 Brothers 1 Love
Grilling Shilling
Linda Green
Marie's Fleur de Lis Catering
Messina's Catering & Events
Mirepoix Catering
Tanjariné Kitchen
Toulouse Gourmet Catering

Nonprofit Partners

Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation
Pontchartrain Conservancy