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Loaveapalooza

Food · Innovation · Impact

Loaveapalooza

Chef’s Table 2026

A day with Chef Wendell Price

Good Bread. Great Chefs. Global Impact. Gather for a culinary experience bringing food, makers, and community together in support of TEN’s global innovation mission.

December 5, 2026 · 10 AM–8 PMAvant Garden Mansion · Houston

The featured experience

At the table with
Chef Wendell Price.

A curated culinary experience and a chance to connect with business and community leaders, all in support of the next generation of innovators.

TEN

The Ecosystem Network

TEN is the nonprofit behind a global innovation competition that brings students to the world stage to pitch ideas, earn grants, and build connections that last.

Hosted by TEN · Featuring Island Bread & Beyond

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Loaveapalooza Chef’s Table 2026 flyer featuring Chef Wendell Price, TEN’s innovation mission, and the December 5 event at Avant Garden Mansion

One joyful Saturday

A little something for everyone.

Gather your people and spend the day tasting local favorites, discovering independent makers, and playing together.

01

Chef demos

Watch local chefs in action and find your next favorite plate.

02

Craft vendors

Meet local makers and take home something original.

03

Games & more

Play, laugh, and make a full day of it together.

Good bread · Great chefs · Community

Become a vending partner.

A chef-driven culinary experience, curated artisan marketplace, and business showcase. Limited curated spaces available.

We’re seeking

  • Artisan bakers
  • Coffee roasters
  • Honey producers
  • Jam & preserve makers
  • Ice cream makers
  • Specialty food producers
  • Sauce & seasoning brands
  • Local farms & growers
  • Gourmet food artisans
  • Artisan makers & craftspeople

Culinary Partner

$75Participation fee

+ 10% of sales donated to TEN & Breadwinners

  • Curated vendor placement
  • Premium culinary audience
  • Event marketing exposure
  • Retail product sales
  • Community impact partnership
  • Opportunity to build brand awareness
Apply today

Artisan Partner

$100Participation fee

No percentage contribution required

  • Curated marketplace placement
  • Premium audience
  • Event marketing exposure
  • Showcase & sell your creations
  • Support the local creative economy
Apply today

Guests enjoy an immersive culinary experience with brunch and dinner included with admission, curated tasting samples, and packaged products available for take-home purchase — benefiting TEN (The Ecosystem Network) and Breadwinners.

Mark your calendar

Date

Saturday
Dec. 5, 2026

Time

10 AM–8 PM

Location

Avant Garden
Mansion

411 Westheimer, Houston, TX

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