Open Hand Atlanta

Have you seen our 2026 chef lineup? 👨‍🍳

Party in the Kitchen simply wouldn’t be possible without the talent, generosity, and support of our chef and restaurant partners. There is no better way to taste the best of what Atlanta has to offer than by joining us next Thursday for a night of feasting, festivities, and fundraising 🥂

Grab your friends and get the final few tickets at openhandatlanta.org/pitk!

If you don't know him, you'll definitely love him: it's Chef Kevin Rathbun, a Chef Co-Chair of Party in the Kitchen for well over a decade!

🥩 As owner of Kevin Rathbun Steak, Chef Kevin brings his one-of-a-kind bold flavors, culinary expertise, and passion for exceptional food to the Atlanta community.

📍 Born in Kansas City, Chef Kevin was introduced to the hospitality industry by his restauranteur mother and jazz musician father.

💪 Chef Kevin's culinary journey began as a dishwasher and he worked his way up through the industry, building a remarkable career through perseverance, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Today, Chef Kevin remains humbled by the continued support of his Atlanta community. We’re honored to have Chef Kevin as part of our mission and can’t wait to celebrate with him in just 10 short days!

P.S. If you're looking for something tasty to eat in , you can also try Chef Kevin's other restaurants, 🥩KR SteakBar & 🍕Krog Bar!

Get to know one of our wonderful Chef Co-Chairs, Chef Peter Kaiser! We're incredibly grateful to have his continued support towards our mission, and he can't wait to welcome you on the 24th!

📍 Originally from Liechtenstein, Chef Peter grew up immersed in his family’s café and grocery store, where his passion for food and hospitality flourished.

🧑‍🍳 His first professional position at the elite Alpine Rose Resort in Switzerland provided him with the foundation of his craft.

🌟 After calling Atlanta home for 30+ years, Chef Peter fulfilled a lifelong dream of owning his own restaurant and opened Kaiser's Chophouse: exceptional ingredients, fresh flavors, and uncompromising quality.

Want to meet the one and only Chef Peter? Get your tickets: openhandatlanta.org/pitk

Less than 3 weeks until our main event! Don't miss Party in the Kitchen, one of Atlanta's biggest and most impactful parties of the year. Enjoy the bites from 25 of Atlanta's best chefs, bid on exclusive auction items, and help us provide love, dignity, and nutrition to our neighbors in need. Tickets available at openhandatlanta.org/pitk!

We’re incredibly proud to share that, for the 10th year in a row, Open Hand has been named one of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers! It's crucial to us that while we work to keep the rest of Georgia healthy that we're also taking care of our team. We must all work together and be ready to give our neighbors the compassion and hope they need to thrive 💛

This August, thirty corporate partners helped us pack more than 70,000 meals! To name a few, thank you to:
🥦Humana
🥦Manhattan Associates
🥦Marsh McLennan Agency
🥦Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
🥦Northside Hospital
🥦Whole Foods Market
🥦UPS
🥦Coca-Cola
🥦Emory Healthcare

Because of your generosity and determination, our neighbors are living with chronic illness remain nourished and cared for