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SF’s Free Gumbo Tasting Party (National Gumbo Week 2024)

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend! Food and drink available to purchase.

Gumbo Social | 5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

Free / RSVP

SF’s Free “National Gumbo Week” Celebration (Oct. 9-12)

National Gumbo Day (October 12, 2024) is the official celebration of Gumbo! Gumbo Social is celebrating with three free events at Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St., San Francisco PLUS a bonus Gumbo Discount Day.

Day 1 Gumbo Fireside Chat
Day 2 Gumbo Cooking Demo
Day 3 🥳 Gumbo Tasting Event and Party!
Day 4 🤩 BONUS Gumbo Discount Day!

We hope you can join us for one, two, three, or all four! RSVP for FREE! Dinner, wine, desserts and merch will be available for purchase at the events. Learn more at the event link!

Love, peace, and gumbo grease,

Mr. Gumbo and the Gumbo Social Team

Day 1 – FREE Gumbo Fireside Chat at African American Arts and Cultural District

October 9, 2024, 5:30-8 PM

At 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, attend our FREE FIRESIDE CHAT about Gumbo, Black food culture, and the African Diaspora with Mr. Gumbo of Gumbo Social, Chef Wanda of Wanda’s Cooking, and Chef Christina Alexis from the Pleasure Principle and moderated by Jeff Hunt of Storied SF. We will be serving some free light refreshments. The talk will take place at the SF African-American Arts and Cultural District.

After the talk until 8 PM, come next door to Gumbo Social for a gumbo menu pairing with wine from Ayaba Wines and desserts available at an additional charge.

Day 2 – FREE Gumbo Cooking Demo by Mr. Gumbo

October 10, 2024, 5-8 PM

Demo session 1 starts at 5 PM, demo session 2 starts at 6:30 PM. 

Enjoy a FREE GUMBO COOKING DEMO and presentation by Chef Dontaye Ball aka “Mr. Gumbo”. Learn the secrets behind the perfect roux, spices and seasonings, special ingredients, and techniques to make a darn good bowl of gumbo.

Before or after the demo, enjoy a gumbo menu pairing with wine from Ayaba Wines and desserts available at an additional charge.

Day 3 – FREE Gumbo Tasting Event and Party!

October 11, 2024, 4:30-8 PM

Enjoy a FREE GUMBO TASTING EVENT and PARTY to celebrate National Gumbo Day! Chicken & Sausage, Smoked Turkey, Vegan and two BRAND NEW GUMBOS! 

Vote for your favorite new release and the gumbo with the most votes will become a part of the Gumbo Social Menu. 

Featuring special guests, music, and more TBA!

Additional menu items including full-size gumbo portions plus wine from Ayaba Wines and desserts will be available at an additional charge.

 

Day 4 – Bonus Gumbo Discount Day!

October 12, 2024, 11 AM – 8 PM

BUY ONE A GUMBO GET ONE FOR 50% OFF (equal or lesser value)! This offer is good for all available varieties and sizes including our selection of 32-oz take-home frozen gumbos! Frozen gumbos are perfect to reheat and share with your friends and family.

Discount available on October 12 only, 11 AM to 8 PM at Gumbo Social restaurant only (takeout or dine-in) to celebrate National Gumbo Day!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend! Food and drink available to purchase.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Free Food, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Live Music, Other
Venue: Gumbo Social
Address: 5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

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