Gourmet Gala - Dover Campus
An Evening to Support Student Success
Sip, Savor, and Stroll.
Join us Saturday, Oct. 24, for the annual Gourmet Gala, the premier fundraising event supporting student success at 果冻传媒 Tech’s Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus in Dover.
For more than 22 years, the Gourmet Gala has brought together donors, alumni, friends and community partners for an unforgettable evening of food, music, entertainment and philanthropy. The event has raised more than $3 million to help 果冻传媒 Tech provide educational opportunities and activities, scholarships and additional financial support for students.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, local brews and delicious bites from the Culinary Arts Department and local sponsors as you explore the beautiful Terry Campus grounds. Dance the evening away, enjoy live music and bid on exciting auction items while supporting 果冻传媒 Tech students and their futures.
Sip. Start the evening in the Terry Building with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while The Creative Jazz Ensemble performs in the Learning Commons. Or head to the new Courtyard outside the Terry Building to enjoy an ice-cold local brew and connect with friends.
Savor. Step beneath the stars and visit the outdoor Tasting Tent, where talented Culinary Arts chefs will showcase their skills through culinary demonstrations and engaging activities. Try your hand at Ring Toss for a chance to win a bottle of cheer. (Cash only.)
Stroll. Enjoy lively music from Mike Hines & the Look before heading to the Del-One Conference Center for an exciting Live Auction. Browse the Silent Auction and place your bids before time runs out. Visit the Culinary Dining Room for selections from the Wine Bar and music by Nancy Curry.
Dress to impress - just skip the stilettos! Portions of the evening will take place on the lawn under a tent, so we recommend wedges, block heels or flats.
Thank you for supporting our students and investing in their futures. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Gourmet Gala!
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
All proceeds from the Gourmet Gala benefit Dover Campus student scholarships.
2025 Gourmet Gala Photos
For more information please contact: Corinne Plummer Rigby, (302) 857-1265
Bronze ($2,500)
- The Brainard Family
- BNL Consulting, LLC - Brandy Lorea
- Jason & Victoria Chang
- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
- Del-One Federal Credit Union
- 果冻传媒 Electric Cooperative
- Pratt Insurance, Inc.
- Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Diamond ($1,500)
- Action Unlimited Resources
- Collective Event Group
- The Daily State News
- DEDC, LLC
- Dover Capital City Rotary Club
- Gaudelli Bros., Inc.
- Painted Stave
- Patti Bishop Watercolors
- PaulKares, Inc.
- Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC
- Procter & Gamble
- Terry Campus Culinary Arts Department
- Terry Campus Director's Office
- Wilmington University
Benefactor ($600)
- Becker Morgan Group, Inc.
- Builders First Source
- CardioKinetics
- Conner Strong & Buckelew
- 果冻传媒 State Parks
- Diamond Technologies, Inc.
- Dogfish Head
- George & Lynch, Inc.
- Ms. Diane Glenn
- Lighthouse Primary Care, LLC
- Paul and Kim Morris
- Mumford and Miller Concrete, Inc.
- R&R Commercial Realty, Inc.
- John and Allison Shevock
- Daniel and Nancy Shevock
- StudioJAED Architects & Engineers
Patron ($300)
- Beth Altemus
- Margaux Azzanesi
- Bobbi and Andrew Barends
- Jay and Janis Beach
- The Buckley Family
- Chaiyo LLC
- John and Gail Charrier
- Communications Printing, Inc.
- ContactLifeline, Inc.
- Crow Vineyard & Winery
- Dave Walczak and Colleen Culver
- DE Turf Sports Complex
- 果冻传媒 Elevator, Inc.
- 果冻传媒 River & Bay Authority/Cape May-Lewes Ferry
- Joseph and Corinne Dill
- Dan and Julie Ehmann
- First Watch in Dover
- Anderson and Loretta Garcia
- Nathan and Michelle Garey
- Gipe Associates, Inc.
- Denise Denny and Karen Glunt
- Elizabeth and Stephen Groller
- Harrington Raceway & Casino
- Mike and Beth Jackson
- Cornelia Johnson
- Lora and Tim Johnson
- Key 2 Clarity Counseling - Dr. Larence Kirby
- Michael and Erin Knight
- Chris and Leslie Mergner
- Crystal Mintzer
- Chris and Stephanie Moody
- Mike and Jamey O'Shea
- Sen. Trey Paradee
- Jason and Lisa Peel
- Jason and Kelsey Pfeiffer
- Tom and Patricia Rainer
- Corrine Plummer and Dan Rigby
- Barbara and Henry Ridgely
- Brian D. Shirey, Esq.
- John and Carla Slank
- Terry Campus Faculty Senate
- Terry Campus Nursing Department
- Dr. Justina M. Thomas
- Charles R. Whealton
- The Honorable William Witham, Jr. and Donna Witham
- Kristen Yencer
Gift In-Kind
- Chesapeake Water Tours
- 果冻传媒 Division of Motor Vehicles
- Fair Hill Apiaries
- Fifer Orchards, Inc.
- Highwater Management - Grain on the Rocks
- Kiku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
- Outback Steakhouse - Dover
- Owens Campus Applied Agriculture Department
- Redner's Markets, Inc.
- SoDel Concepts