Willie Itule Produce, headquartered in Phoenix, hosted its second annual Farmers Market Pop-Up Dinner on Tuesday, April 10, at its warehouse in Phoenix.
Sponsors of the Willie Itule Produce dinner event were Country Fresh Mushroom, Crystal Valley Foods, Pacific International Marketing, Babe Farms and Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce.
Chef Christopher Schlattman welcomes guests to the second annual Willie Itule Produce Famres Market Pop-Up Dinner.
The second generation of Willie Itule Produce — Andy, Jessie and Billy Itule.
Co-owners of Willie Itule Produce, Lynn and Willie Itule, with their three children who also work for the company, Jessie, Andy and Billy.
Christopher Schlattman, chef and sales representative for Willie Itule Produce.
Willie Itule Produce’s second annual Farmers Market Pop-Up Dinner included a delicious menu of local produce prepared by some of the area’s most popular chefs.
A beautiful assortment of vegetables on display at the dinner event.
Ashley Goddard and Hector Gonzalez of the Wrigley Mansion prepare dishes using fresh produce from Crystal Valley Foods.
Ande Manos of Babe Farms was a sponsor of the Willie Itule Produce dinner event.
Daniel Masferrer and Brett Vibber with Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine were on hand to whip up some delicious dishes using produce from Pacific International Marketing.
Alexis Arnado and Matt Podmore of The Mission created a tasty sampling for guests using produce from Andrew & Williamson.
Emily Roth and Jeff Boles of Andrew & Williamson with Tom Haney of Willie Itule Produce, and his wife Danielle.
Cindy and Craig Pearson of Pearson Co., who did all the plant and floral arrangements for the dinner event, with Billy Itule of Willie Itule Produce.
Eric Ramirez and Vernon Erickson of Postinos restaurant with Andy Itule of Willie Itule Produce.
Lynn Anderson with Olive Garden and Robert Evonston.
John and Janna Anderson of Pinnacle Farms with Lynn Itule of Willie Itule Produce.
Live music helped set the mood for a fun evening at the Willie Itule Produce Farmers Market Pop-Up Dinner.