The Okanagan Chefs Association are treating guests of 琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission to a gourmet three course meal of roasted vegetable salad, pork roast and an assortment of desserts Saturday April 22 at 4.45 p.m.

Executive chefs, Willi Franz and Reinhard Foerderer spearheaded this initiative.

鈥淥ur primary mission is to help young cooks and secondary is giving back to the community,鈥� said Chef Franz. 鈥淲e expect to serve approximately 200 meals this Saturday鈥�

Matt Reimer, kitchen co-ordinator at 琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission said he鈥檚 looking forward to having such amazing chefs all together in the shelter鈥檚 kitchen.

鈥淭hey are bringing their own food, their expertise, and skills. We get to watch a gourmet meal be made and learn so that we can make an amazing meal too,鈥� said Reimer. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see what they put together and how they do it. Our guests love a break in their routine and being served by top chefs in our community is an extra special treat.鈥�

Mike Morrison, Development Director of 琉璃神社鈥檚 Gospel Mission, said it鈥檚 heartening to have partners who care deeply for the homeless and hurting in our community.