Editor’s note: Wednesday is early for our monthly “Chef in a Box” listing, but since so many of the recent offerings have sold out quickly, an earlier notice seems fitting and proper. Which is to say, don’t hesitate; call today and reserve your meal.

The Fat Lamb is next for APRON Inc.’s Chef in a Box promotion, but first the bigger picture. 

Food & Dining Magazine continues to preview the forthcoming Chef in a Box offering. It’s a tasty fundraising project dating to the summer of 2020, benefiting APRON Inc.’s ongoing grant program.

The Chef in a Box promotion continues on a monthly basis in 2024.

APRON Inc. was created in 2011 to help provide financial relief to food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area who find themselves in need during times of crises. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, APRON Inc. has stepped up with a far greater volume of assistance to local workers than ever before.

Here’s how Chef in a Box works.

Each week up to fifty patrons can purchase a Chef in a Box for $50, which actually aren’t boxes but reusable bags provided by APRON Inc.

Participating eateries keep $25 toward expenses, while $25 goes to APRON Inc. toward its ongoing grant program.

The contents of Chef in a Box/Bag vary according to the establishment’s specialization and creativity, but you’ll always be able to view the menu in advance and know what you’re getting.

Typically there’ll be tasting selections for two; perhaps a favorite dish of the chef’s, or maybe a meal kit.  Participating eateries also are encouraged to include a gift certificate, coupon, or promotional materials.

Chef in the Box Q & A

    • How do I order the box? You contact the featured restaurant directly.
    • When do I call? You can place your order starting on Friday prior to the restaurant’s featured week.
    • Is it pickup or delivery? Each restaurant makes that decision, but usually it’s pickup only.
    • How much are the boxes? $50.
    • How many boxes does each restaurant sell weekly? 50 boxes, although some have allotted more.

And now, the main attraction for the coming week.

CHEF IN A BOX dinner menu for TWO, $50, pickup October 16 (Wednesday) or October 17 (Thursday), 2024: The Fat Lamb, featuring owner and chef Dallas McGarity.  

Appetizer: Whipped Feta with chives, lemon zest, & fluffy pita.

 

 

 

 

 

Main: BBQ Pork Arayes (stuffed pita) with caramelized onions, roasted red pepper harissa, and zhug.

 

 

 

Sides: Roasted Broccolini with pickled peppers & sea salt, and Smashed Cucumbers with chili crisp.

Dessert: Giant Cream Puffs with caramel and chocolate.

 

 

 

 

 

Plus: $25 gift card to be used on a future visit.

 

 

 

 

To order: Please call The Fat Lamb at 502.409.7499 (leave information on voicemail).

Pick up times for Chef in a Box: Pick ups will be on Wednesday 16 October and Thursday 17 October between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. from The Fat Lamb, 2011 Grinstead Dr., Louisville, KY.

(All photos by Dan Dry)

 

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