Death By Chocolate…
NOT Breast Cancer
Saturday June 17th, 2023
VIP 5:30 - 6:30 pm
General Admission 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A Chocolate and Champagne Tasting with live music, a live competition for the BEST chocolate creation, raffles and more…
Be a part of the fight against breast cancer while enjoying a feast for the senses. Join Krewe de Pink for their fourth annual Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer fundraiser to honor this year’s Sweet Survivors.
Krewe de Pink, in partnership with Delgado Community College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program and Jacob Schoen & Son, has created a chocolate and champagne tasting event like no other. Twelve tasty chocolate bites —both sweet and savory— will be created by the students with chocolate donated by Callebaut Chocolate, home of the finest Belgian chocolate.
At this 21 and older event, guests will enjoy the scrumptious chocolate creations* with bubbly** which has been graciously provided by Josh Wine Cellars. Live music will be performed by the Delgado Jazz Combo. There will be raffles to include a stunning Diamond Necklace donated by Diamonds Direct as well as a Champagne basket. A fabulous pink photo station will be available for guests to capture the moment. As a thank you, guests will receive a chocolate treat as a takeaway compliments of Delgado Community College and Callebaut.
The event is a live competition. Each student will be judged by guests and local chefs on their chocolate-inspired dishes with 1st and 2nd Place in both the People’s Choice and Judges Choice Awards. Scholarships and cash prizes are being awarded for each category.
VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to the event with a 5:30 pm entry to mingle with the local celebrity chefs and the 2023 Sweet Survivors and get special takeaways. General admission entry is at 6:30 pm. Tickets are limited and go on sale May 18th, 2023. (Cannot make the event but want to support breast cancer research? Consider a donation in honor of a loved one.)
The event will be held at the landmark Schoen Mansion on world-famous Canal Street. The exquisite features of this city landmark including the unique architecture, fine furnishings, spectacular chandeliers & fireplace mantels, and beautiful gardens provide an elegant setting for this fun, exciting and decadent event.
Those who attend are in for a unique and memorable experience full of wonderful sights, scents, sounds and tastes all while supporting breast cancer research at Tulane Cancer Center.
* For those with food allergies, each dish is designated with common allergens. A list of ingredients is available upon request.
** Non-alcoholic beverages (sparkling & still water and coffee) are available.
This is a 21 & up event only.
Ticket Sales
VIP - $100 Advance Only
General - $60 In Advance/$75 Day Of
DRESS CODE
The dress code is festive cocktail. Feel free to wear wigs, boas or whatever helps you feel festive! Wearing Pink is a plus!
What to Expect
Each guest will be greeted with a flute their preferred beverage (save your glass for refills) and enjoy some time to mingle before the main event. Upon entering the event guests will be handed a special plate to hold their flute and chocolate. Guests will then move to each chocolate station and be served a sample of the students’ creations. There will be live music, raffles and a photo station for guests to enjoy. When done tasting, guests are asked to vote for their favorite sweet and savory dishes for the People's Choice Award.
We ask that guests recycle their flutes and plates . Instructions can be found on the back of the menu or at a recycling stations.
Sweet Survivors
Learn more about our Sweet Survivors, their journey, challenges and advice for others.
Meet our 2023 Sweet Survivors
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F.A.Q
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Parking is available behind the mansion, in the parking lot across the back street (Iberville), in the parking lot of the building next to the mansion (3801 Canal) and throughout the neighborhood. Enter from Canal by way of N Scott or down Iberville and parking attendants wearing pink hats will be able to direct you to the closest spot.
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Yes, you will need to bring your ticket either on your phone via the link provided by EventBrite or in hard copy.
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The event will be held at The Schoen Mansion. it s conveniently located at 3827 Canal Street in Mid-City with easy access from the interstate and street car line.
Heading to Carrollton from I-10 West
Get off at the Carrollton Exit and go to the Tulane Ave exit. Go to Canal Street, take a right and then a left at N. Scott Street.Heading to Carrollton from I-10 East
Get off at the Carrollton Exit. Continue past Costco, over the bridge and take a left at Washington Ave. Take a left at Carrollton Ave. Go to Canal Street, take a right and then a left at N. Scott Street.Surface Streets - Dealers Choice
