The Hope Summit Sustainable Foods Showcase Dinner at Park & Grove
October 1 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM730 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
Park & Grove is proud to partner with Carolina Ocean Alliance to host the Sustainable Foods Showcase Dinner for the The Hope Summit.
Join us for an intimate, chef-curated evening celebrating the farmers, fishermen, growers, and purveyors shaping a more sustainable food system across the Southeast.
Executive Chef Will Fincher of Park & Grove has created a special dinner experience showcasing exceptional local ingredients and the people behind them. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to discover the stories behind each featured producer, learn more about where their food comes from, and experience firsthand what thoughtful, sustainable sourcing can look like on the plate.
Evening Schedule • Thursday, October 1:
6:00–6:45 PM | Cocktail Hour + Passed Appetizers
Arrive anytime during cocktail hour, mingle with fellow Hope Summit guests, and enjoy passed appetizers before dinner.
7:00–9:00 PM | Sustainable Foods Showcase Dinner
Settle in for a curated dinner from Executive Chef Will Fincher highlighting local and sustainably sourced ingredients from featured regional partners.
Your Ticket Includes
Passed appetizers during cocktail hour, followed by a three-course, family-style dinner and an educational experience exploring sustainable sourcing through the stories and expertise of local purveyors, growers, and producers from 7:00–9:00 PM.
A full selection of beverages from crafted cocktails to crave-able wines and local brews will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
The Menu

You'll leave with a deeper connection to where your food comes from and the local hands that bring it to the table.
