Bracken's Kitchen in Garden Grove September 11th
THE HUNGRY GAMES 8.0 This evening consisted of talented, local chefs competing to make a crowd favorite dish, plenty of sweets, beverages, incredible live music and so much more! Attendees judged the food and helped select the next Hungry Games Champion. Utilizing the power and popularity of the Food Truck, the Kitchen provides meals in a manner that echoes a fun, upbeat environment. The heart of our Culinary Trio of Services is to help feed the need in a sustainable way while empowering those that we feed. Rescuing tons of edible food that would otherwise go to waste and turning it into a beautiful, nutritious meal.

Bill Bracken surrounded by his volunteer chefs

Julie and Dave Hirz, Chairman of Heritage Grocers Group

Mickie Villanueva, Kendra Doyel and Mary Kaltenbach

Local Fire Dept members sampling their street tacos

Guests meandered around the many sampling tables

This Chef couldn't keep up with the demand

All tables featured a culinary delight


Best guacamole and chips ever!

Many retailer and vendor partners

All the chefs seemed to enjoy the sampling

There were multiple tables sampling sweet deserts, YUMM


The event was indoors and ourdoors on a perfect day.

More tantalizing deserts


Tables set up to enjoy sampling food while listening to the live band.

Inside the professional kitchens, standing room only.


Mary Kaltenbach encouraging everyone to vote for their favorite chef

Many restaurants flaunted their special recipes

Competition was in the air

Not just a typical hot dog! Like no other.

The bands vocalist sang amazing cover songs.


Tinamarie Squieri, Smart & Final

Smiles from everyone, a party atmosphere


In addition to live auctions, they had silent auctions for fundraising this 501(c)(3) organization
