The Great RVA Bake Off
Your favorite RVA Celebrities will team up with Tablespoons' Cookie Crew in the ultimate challenge to take home the trophy and the glory.
This fall, the second annual “Great RVA Bake Off” (a play on the very popular Netflix series) will be held on November 18, 2023, from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Tablespoons Bakery’s location – 1707 Westover Hills Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23225.
Your favorite RVA Celebrities will team up with the Tablespoons’ Cookie Crew in the ultimate challenge to take home the trophy: GeNienne Samuels & Shelley, Marc Cheatham & Chris, Brandy W. Stoney & Kemani, Caroline Coleburn & Haley, and Hannah Setzer & Cheyenne.
The event will involve a live judging component with judges from Richmond’s Culinary Scene: Jared Golden, Co-Founder of Richmond Restaurant Group; Eileen Mellon, Food Editor for Richmond Magazine; Keya Wingfield, Keya&Co and Ken Lowrie, Executive Chef of The Westwood Club.
Robey Martin & Scott Wise from Eat It Virginia will be serving as the emcees, Princesses from Magic & Merriment awarding prizes, and live music.
November 18th marks the 2-year anniversary since the Bakery’s grand opening to the community.
Operating under the larger nonprofit, Next Move Program, Tablespoons Bakery helps carry out the Next Move Program’s mission – working to directly combat the 70% unemployment rate for young adults with developmental disabilities here in the Commonwealth. Tablespoons serves as both a supported employment site for young adults in the community and an internship site for area high school students with diverse abilities.
About the Next Move Program
The Next Move Program, a 501 (c)(3) organization, partners with businesses to create guided internship and externship experiences for young adults with disabilities. Through education and job training, we empower them to achieve their goals and live their dreams.