This fall, Altima Caviar moved from New Orleans ballrooms to Texas green space, supporting the chefs, farmers, storytellers, and service workers who shape the flavor of America. From film galas to culinary festivals, this month was about contribution, connection, and showing up for our community.
Southern Smoke Foundation
The Southern Smoke Foundation held their annual food festival at Discovery Green in Houston, Texas on October 4, 2025. This year SSF raised 1.7M to aid in their vital mission offering emergency relief and no-cost mental-health counselling to food and beverage workers. Altima Caviar, an avid supporter of SSF, supported the foundation by contributing curated caviar experiences throughout the festivities. From farmers to fry cooks, servers to sommeliers, Southern Smoke takes care of their own by providing financial support to food and beverage workers when it’s needed most. Whether facing unforeseen hardships or seeking mental health care, their funds and resources are there to help those who put food or drinks on the table. Learn how to get involved here https://southernsmoke.org/
New Orleans Film Society Gala
This year’s Gala, hosted by the incomparable Judith Owen, honored two remarkable talents in film and music: Lucinda Williams, awarded Lifetime Achievement, and Darcy McKinnon, recognized with the Lumière Award.
Guests savored extraordinary tasting experiences, from craft cocktails to Altima Caviar featuring signature dishes from some of New Orleans’ most celebrated restaurants. Guests also enjoyed an exclusive performance by Grammy Award–winning artist Nathaniel Rateliff.
The New Orleans Film Society Gala is the signature fundraising event for promoting independent cinema and filmmakers, particularly in Louisiana. Altima Caviar’s support of this gala reflects its vision of aligning with cultural-luxury moments where storytelling, place and prestige converge. Providing a premium caviar presence at the gala with red carpet roaming caviar bumps or stationary caviar eloquence it was an unforgettable evening.
Chefs for Farmers
Chefs For Farmers is a Texas-based culinary festival rooted in the philosophy of connecting chefs with local farmers and producers, promoting sustainability, regional agriculture and meaningful community food-economy relationships. Altima Caviar reinforces the value of thoughtful sourcing and elevates the conversation around fine ingredients supporting the broader ecosystem of farming, production and culinary craftsmanship.
Houston
The 2025 edition of Chefs for Farmers returned to Autry Park in Houston on September 27–28. Over two full days, the festival featured more than 60 chefs from local restaurants, regional farms, ranches, and beverage partners. With the core mission to celebrate the intimate link between chef, farm, and community.
Dallas
The 2025 Dallas edition of Chefs for Farmers took place from October 29 to November 2 at Old City Park in Dallas. It marked the 15-year milestone of the festival, cementing its role as a major culinary gathering in Texas. Over multiple days, the program included exclusive dinners and culminated in the main event on November 1–2.
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