Chef-led Experience with Chef Omar.
A simple meal can provide significant comfort for families after an exhausting day at the hospital. We invite you to visit us and prepare a hot, delicious dinner for our families with our amazingly talented chef, Chef Omar.
Experience the excitement of cooking with a professional chef, with the bonus of helping families in need. Whether you’re looking for a team-building activity for colleagues or a fun way to give back with friends and family, our chef-led experience with Chef Omar is a great way for groups to be part of our mission and serve families. As a Meals from the Heart volunteer, you provide so much more than food. You provide families with a sense of comfort and community.
To participate, groups give a $300 donation to support our meal program. Your donation is processed when you schedule. To arrange payment for the Meals from the Heart, Chef-led Experience using a check or alternative method, please contact Grace Hargreaves, our Culinary and Programs Coordinator, at Grace@rmhck.org.
Chef Omar will:
- Conceptualize the menu
- Shop for the ingredients
- Provide a chef-led experience for your group
Your group will:
- Prep and cook a meal with Chef Omar
- Serve the meal to families staying at RMHCK
- Clean and pack-up leftovers
Schedule Your Activity
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests and staff, guests 18 years of age or older are required to sign in via our Lobby Guard system by scanning their ID or entering their name and date of birth. The Lobby Guard system will run a public sex offender check on all visitors. Individuals who appear on the national sex offender registry will be denied entrance to our House.
The Details
Meal: Dinner
Dates Available: Sunday – Thursday
Number of Cooks: Up to 8
Minimum Age: 10
Arrival Time: 4 pm
Serving Time: 6 – 7 pm
Clean-up Time: 7 – 7:30 pm
Meet Chef Omar
Born and raised in Louisville by two pastry chefs, Chef Omar began his culinary journey early, gaining experience in esteemed kitchens, including those of Edward Lee and the Michelin-starred Niku in San Francisco. Chef Omar is excited to give back to his hometown community through his work at RMHCK and looks forward to connecting with and supporting the RMHCK community.
We’d Love to Hear About Your Experience!
- Share your photos and experience with us! You can upload your photos here:Â rmhck.org/volunteer-photos/
- Tag us on your social media – @rmhckentuckiana #LoveServedDaily #MealsFromTheHeart #ChefOmarLou
