Each summer, Tom Douglas Catering creates a fabulous al fresco meal in the Interbay P-Patch Plaza for Chef in the Garden. This annual event, which is limited to 100 diners, raises funds for GROW: the non-profit advocacy organization for community gardening in and near Seattle. Proceeds from the event are used to support community gardens, including subsidizing the plot fees for low-income gardeners in Seattle’s P-Patches and purchasing tools and seeds for their shared use.

This year’s Chef in the Garden will take place on Thursday, July 14 and, as usual, will feature locally sourced, garden-fresh ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.

Tom Douglas and Chef Alex Chan (who has worked with Tom since 2001, most recently as sous chef at the Dahlia Lounge and Lola) are developing the menu, and Alex will preside over the grill. Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and passed hors d’oeuvres will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., and diners will be seated for a four-course meal at 7.

For tickets and more information go to: http://citg2016.brownpapertickets.com/.