Two dozen of the Valley’s top chefs will mingle with guests and ply them with samples of their culinary creativity at the fourth annual Dine Out with the Chefs on Sunday.

The culinary event will run 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds benefit the arts center’s education and outreach programs.

The participating chefs are:

• Eric Howson and Salvador Prado of Alto (Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch);

• Carolyn Ellis of Arcadia Farms;

• Donald Lemperie of Asia de Cuba (Mondrian Scottsdale);

• Rick Roberts and Lester Gonzalez of Cowboy Ciao;

• Payton Curry of Digestif;

• Gio Osso of Estate House;

• Tracy Dempsey of soon-to-open Galette Dessert Bar;

• Paul Carter and Victor Casanova of Il Terrazzo (The Phoenician);

• Jacques Qualin of J&G Steakhouse (The Phoenician);

• Michael Rusconi of Lon’s (Hermosa Inn);

• Matt Taylor of Metro Brasserie;

• Matt Carter, Luis Milan, Rochelle Daniel and Jay Bogsinske of The Mission, Zinc Bistro and Nine 05;

• James Porter of Petite Maison;

• Razz Kamnitzer of Razz’s;

• Jeffrey Yankellow of Simply Bread;

• Juan Solorio of SWB (Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch)

• Helen Yung of Sweet Republic;

• Lee Hillson of T. Cook’s (Royal Palms);

• Mel Mecinas of Talavera (Four Seasons).

Tickets for Dine Out with the Chefs are $55 in advance and $65 at the door.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St.

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