This holiday season join Samueli Academy for a Virtual Holiday Cooking Extravaganza featuring renowned chef, Zov Karamardian, of the legendary Zov’s Bistro and Bakery in Tustin.

The fundraiser will support Samueli Academy – a local 7th through 12th grade charter school in Orange County.

To kick things off, there will be an exclusive Sponsor Cocktail Reception taking place from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. where sponsors of the event will have an opportunity to mingle + chat with Chef Zov herself during a special Q&A.  For information on Sponsorship Opportunities and how you can be part of the pre-event reception, click here or visit the Orangewood Foundation website under the “Events” tab.

The main programming, a virtual cooking class hosted by Chef Zov where she will be teaching guests how to create one of her most popular dishes as she live streams from her own kitchen, will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Guests will learn about the accomplishments and what’s to come at Samueli Academy, and will also hear from guest speaker, Violeta, a Samueli Academy alumnus who will share stories about the Academy’s impact and influence on her path to success.

A silent auction and donation opportunities will also be available during the livestream event, which guests can pre-register for when purchasing tickets online.  All proceeds will benefit essential student programming at Samueli Academy, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from Chef Zov while supporting the education of youth in the community, all from the comfort of your own home.