Give Back Gig 2026

Celebrating the Austin Culinary Industry! Proceeds benefit the Visit Austin Foundation, Good Work Austin, and Urban Roots. Food is Community, the great equalizer, and a powerful vehicle for connection. While Give Back Gig is rooted in cultivating the next generation of chefs, our greater mission is growing connection through the joy of cooking, coming together through shared experiences and around the table, and encouraging continued curiosity and appreciation for cultural diversity that exists through the language of food. Give Back Gig celebrates Austin's Chefs as essential leaders, mentors and storytellers. This event honors Austin's culinary community for its unwavering commitment to sustainability, supporting local farmers, strengthening food systems, nourishing our community, and our Chef's deep-rooted desire to pour their passion into the next generation of culinary experts. Join us as Austin's hottest chefs team up with up-and-coming talent from our local Travis Early College High School culinary program for a unique tasting experience. Highlights include a special tasting menu, developed in collaboration with the chefs and students, specialty beverages, and live music from local Austin musicians.