Congratulations to the Winning Chefs and our
Official Charity Second Serving of Houston!


The 15th International Risotto Festival was a great success grossing more than $135,000 and counting (online auction available here.) The net proceeds will benefit Second Servings of Houston, the city’s prepared and perishable food rescue organization, on a mission to fight hunger and end food waste.
More than 725 Houstonians gathered for a festive afternoon of food and fun on Sunday, November 14. Guests strolled the Houston Design Center’s expansive grounds to visit chef stations and savor tastings of risotto, antipasti, pours of fine wines, enjoy Italian music and entertainment, admire exotic cars and partake in family-friendly activities.
The Most Creative Food Festival Ever
Proud to Benefit Second Servings of Houston
Fighting Hunger. Ending Waste.
Second Servings is Houston’s only prepared and perishable food rescue organization. The nonprofit is on a mission to fight hunger and end waste in the Houston community be picking up unsold and unserved food from food businesses, such as distributors, retailers and manufacturers. Then, immediately delivering the perfectly edible surplus food at no cost to more than 90 local shelters, soup kitchens, low-income housing and many other charities.
2021 Competing Chefs
Honorary Chairs
Tom and Robin Segesta
Introducing The 2021 Event Chairs

Fran Zandstra

Tony Greisinger

Jennifer Greenberg
Host Committee
Gayle Abrahams & Corby Kelly
Dr. Kenneth & Judy Arfa
Automated Security IS
Michael & Mimi Berkowitz
Nan Brewer
Suzanne & John Caram
Stuart & Sharon Cayer
Eric & Allie Danziger
Greg Dillard
Jacques D’Rovencourt
Geoffrey & Jana Emerson
Myrna Engler, LCSW
Flowers Health Institute
Marcia & Bruce Friedman
Dean & Janie Gladden
David Greiss & David Romero
Nancy Guinee
Maggie Hawk
Lori & Benny Herzog
Gabe Hubbard, Winstead PC
Carol & R.O. Hunton
Janine K. Iannarelli
Impressions Design Group
Arthur Keller
Scott Kelley
Karen & Seth Lerner
Ann & Mitch Liberman
Denise Marks & Steve Weisberger
Evi & Steve Marnoy
Midcity Design Group
Jerome Mulanax
Gene & Meredith O’Donnell
Tom & Elizabeth Netting
Carol Philips Hopson
Lisa & Adam Pollock
Dr. David & Cynthia Portugal
Nikki & Matt Ranzinger
Karen & Peter Remington
Sheri & Grant Roane
Heidi & Nick Rockecharlie
Jane Root & Jim Berdou
Caren & Darrell Rosenthal
Angela & Christopher Roth
Rottet Studio
Betsy & Ed Schreiber
Paul Seernani / Active Athlete
Marianna Servitje
Joy Soloway & David David
Gail & Norman Stalarow / Buffalo Specialties
Shelley Starr & David Martin
Bette & Ralph Thomas
James & Ilona Thomson
Catherine & Randy Wile
Donna & Ken Yanowski
Ted & Kathy Zwieg