Chi Fan for Charity Shanghai will be held on November 17th, 2018 at restaurants across the city. We throw the standard charity dinner concept out of the window to bring you one of the most unique dining events of the year, with 100% of the ticket proceeds going to charity.
Restaurants across the city donate tables of ten for a personalized, multi-course meal paired with drinks. After dinner, head to the after party where you'll meet up with all the other guests to enjoy more food and drink, share stories of your meal, and dance the night away.
This year's beneficiary in both Shanghai and Beijing is Educating Rural Girls of China. ERGC's mission is to provide financial sponsorship and emotional support for women from poor, rural regions in western China to help them receive higher education. This year, we're looking to sponsor 20 women to complete two-years of vocational school. For just 6,000RMB, we'll be able to sponsor one student for a year of schooling.
Join the other movers and shakers of Shanghai and book your table to day.
Dinners start at 7PM, with the after party to follow from 9:30pm until late.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
See you on November 17th.
Nov 17 & 18, 2018 GMT+8
Add to CalendarChi Fan for Charity restaurant sponsors make this whole wonderful event possible. Restaurant sponsors each donate a table of 10 each, worth between 5,000-10,000RMB for the table, which includes a three-course meal and beverage pairings. Table hosts purchase the tables for themselves and their nine guests, with all of the money from ticket sales going directly to charity. Chi Fan for Charity runs on the generosity of our restaurant sponsors!
Here are this year's restaurants and the list keeps growing:
1 Ticket per table and tables are sold on a first come, first serve basis. A table consists of 10 seats, which must be purchased as a group. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
This modern Latin American-inspired concept helmed by Danish chef Frederik Rasmussen uses seasonal, fresh, and locally sourced ingredients to create light and modern plates for sharing. Look forward to an experimental, creative, and delicious dining experience.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas' re-boot of his flagship brand boasts a new menu of Spanish, South American, and Mediterranean cuisine. The real draw, however, is the space itself. Perched atop Ferguson Lane's new eight-story annex, it boasts a patio with sweeping views of the Puxi skyline.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Set in Jianyeli, a 1930s heritage Shikumen, Chateau Dionne is a place where wine and music come alive. With French chef Richard Mangel bringing with him years of chef experiences from Paris and Cannes, the menu offers traditional French dishes and also dishes that reflect Shanghai's heritage.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Colca is serial restauranteur Eduardo Vargas' latest project, featuring authentic Peruvian food. The decor is South American mixed with "Shanghai chic." This fusion cuisine is sure to please with it's memorable style and personality.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Like it's sister location on Xinhua Lu, Cotton's Anting Lu presents quality cuisine and dining service in a serene location along one of Shanghai's most historic streets. Cotton's intimate atmosphere offers the perfect setting for a gathering of friends.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Like its sister location on Xinhua Lu, Cotton's Anting Lu presents quality cuisine and dining service in a serene location along one of Shanghai's most historic streets. Cotton's intimate atmosphere offers the perfect setting for a gathering of friends.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
An upgraded take on comfort food, enjoy 'judgment-free indulgence' at chef Austin Hu's retro-styled eatery.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
An upgraded take on comfort food, enjoy 'judgment-free indulgence' at chef Austin Hu's retro-styled eatery.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Chef-owner Willy Trullas Moreno has created a menu as colorful as his character. Expect an array of dishes that skillfully meld traditional with modern Spanish cuisine while gazing out over Bund views and sipping Spanish wines.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Whatever the occasion, the glitterati know it's always a good night for Glam. Intimate dinners, cocktail bashes, club lunches, receptions of all shapes and sizes, fashion shoots, even cocktail classes - we do them all with our signature flair. Small plates with big tastes make up the menu at Glam, each inspired by a journey.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
At Henkes, Australian chef Craig Willis serves modern Australian cuisine rooted in flavors from the Mediterranean, especially those of Italy. Enjoy the atmosphere of a genuine trattoria and wine bar right across from Jingan Temple.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Set in a chic three-story lane house, Lychee is the latest venture of Shanghai restauranteur Cotton ding, with drinks designed by Carson Xie. Lychee serves Asian fusion cuisine in a setting where exclusivity and relaxation meet.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
For over 18 years, M on the Bund has played host to the most glamorous gatherings in Shanghai. The sweeping views from our Art Deco terrace, the warm glow of our velvet-and-wood interiors, the attentive service of our staff and delicious fare make any evening shine.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
MAYA was a result of the founders' frustration with the lack of quality Mexican food in Shanghai. MAYA aims to introduce the amazing flavors and culture of Mexico in a sophisticated yet cozy environment. Over the years, MAYA has become the most awarded Mexican restaurant in Shanghai.
In a cozy lofted space overlooking Anfu Lu, Mi Thai by Australian chef Craig Willis serves the quality renowned of this group with the authenticity of Thai flavors. Their menu is a treasure trove of Thai classics, executed to perfection.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
This intimate bistro is helmed by chef Craig Willis, whose natural and rustic creations use seasonal and fresh ingredients. Enjoy a medley of refined dishes in an environment perfect for sharing a bottle of wine with friends.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Danish chef Kasper Pederson serves an impressive and innovative menu of Nordic dishes that rotates seasonal creations. Fresh ingredients, culinary expertise, and a passion for flavor inspire every aspect of Pelikan's menu.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Raw eatery is a restaurant influenced by different cultures, using ingredients from around of the world but cooking with the soul of our roots, Spain.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Stone Brewing Tap Room is a taproom-style craft beer destination designed to unabashedly raise the bar for craft beer destination designed to unabashedly raise the bar for craft beer in China. It offers the best selection of craft beers from around the globe, featuring over 30 beers on tap. The menu is a contemporary twist on American cuisine offering world-inspired options prepared with the very finest ingredients.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
This creation from acclaimed British chef Jason Atherton features design by Neri & Hu and an eclectic menu of tapas, desserts, and well-curated drinks. Expect chic interiors and what Atherton calls "the deformalization of fine dining."
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The Cannery is a gastro-lounge -new concept restaurant-bar- specializing in west coast (Canada and USA) style seafood prepared and served in every imaginable way -raw, steamed, grilled, smoked, slow-cooked at the fire pit, and yes, canned. The bar offers boasts Asia's largest selection of whiskeys from Canada and America, along with handcrafted cocktails and a great selection of craft beers and wines.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The Nest is China’s first gastro-lounge, as well as being the first flagship for experiencing an extraordinary journey with Grey Goose vodka. We have created our own style of luxury, serving hand-crafted cocktails and north country inspired dishes within a cool and relaxed ‘living room’ atmosphere.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The restaurant The Twins by Cornelia Poletto is a common “wanted child” of Zwilling J.A. Henckels AG and Cornelia Poletto. The international enterprise with a high sense of quality and the top female chef from Hamburg developed together with a really well thought-out unique concept. All elements of highest culinary expectations are united thereby under one roof now.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
TOGETHER blends the heritage of Chinese food with the innovative concepts of French cuisine. Dishes are both delectable and health-conscious, each one expertly created from fresh, organic ingredients, served in a chic space by Neri & Hu.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Enjoy a different kind of dinner. This nighttime tour takes you through the best local and regional cuisines the city has to offer, paired with award-winning Chinese wines and local spirits in an authentic residential neighborhood.
*Table tickets include 10 seats. If you are purchasing a table ticket as a table host, you will have to inform the rest of your guests of the time and venue of your reservation. Please email directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Urban Thai is an authentic, small, and cozy restaurant. In an intimate atmosphere, our Thai Chef called Mummy prepares typical and original dishes for you to enjoy: pad thai, curries, tamarind fish. We call her Mummy because she is kind of a mum for everyone. You can be sure she will take into account all of your tastes: spicy or not or vegetarian.
Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) is Shanghai's premiere charity dining event. We take the standard concept of a large gala charity dinner and throws it out the window!
Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) Shanghai takes place at various renowned restaurants across the city on the same night. Participating restaurants donate a table of 10 each, providing a meal with a minimum value of 500 RMB. Each table is hosted by one of Shanghai's movers and shakers. They invite their influential network of celebrities, business professionals, managing directors, and other key opinion leaders in our community. Each guest simply pays the set price at their restaurant (500-1000RMB), which covers the three-course meal, beverage pairings as well as entrance to the official after party.
After dinner, all hosts, guests, and sponsors unite at one location to compare stories of their wonderful meals, enjoy live music and dancing, and compete in a raffle, all the while enjoying access to our open bar - with all the proceeds donated to charity.
Since 2009, the event has grown year after year, including Chi Fan for Charity events in Beijing and Hong Kong. Last year in Shanghai, 30 of the city's top restaurants donated meals to over 300 dining guests raising over 206,000 RMB.
Now in its eighth year, Chi Fan for Charity Shanghai is set for Saturday November 17th, 2018 to support one deserving charity.
100% of dinner ticket sales go directly to the 2018 charity beneficiary.
We are proud to announce that both the Beijing and Shanghai Chi Fan for Charity events will be supporting Education Girls of Rural China (EGRC).
We also want to extend special thanks to all of the amazing charities that applied this year. We truly admire everything you do for our community. Your hard work is what makes our world a better place.
Educating Girls of Rural China's mission is to provide financial sponsorship and emotional support to young women from poor rural regions of Western China to receive higher educations. They provide further opportunities to these women who have the potential to become the future female leaders that China needs.
EGRC will use the CFFC funds to sponsor 20 female college students for their two year vocational school education. By completion of the project, the 20 underprivileged students sponsored by CFFC will grow into independent young women to demonstrate the power of education.
With just 6,000RMB, the cost of one table, we're able to sponsor one girl to attend vocational school for a year.
We can't wait to help EGRC meet their goal.
Planning such a large event is made possible by the generosity of other organizations in our community. Every year, we invite corporate sponsors to throw their hat in the ring and add their name to this great cause. We also couldn't make the event happen without our After Party, Appreciation party, media, and raffle sponsors.
For more information on how to become one of our sponsors, please contact director Logan Clements at directors.cffc.sh@gmail.com or LoganPHL on WeChat.