Over its 30-year history, this annual event has welcomed up to 500 attendees consisting of corporate sponsors, elected officials, members of grass roots organizations and the community-at-large. The Tampa Bay Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., (NCBW Inc.) is pleased to announce our 32nd Annual Gourmet Gents: “Harlem Renaissance” to take place on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Higgins Hall (5225 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL 33614). Every Gent will be able to showcase their culinary skills! We ask that you prepare any dish(es) that you desire in advance in an amount that would provide at least one hundred (100) small servings for sampling. You will be supplied with warmers, paper goods, serving utensils, etc. Please indicate the dish you plan to prepare and provide the name of the “Partnering Male” (please, no women) assisting you. As our distinguished guest, we will provide you with a very special thank you gift. Please complete this form to confirm your participation no later than Sunday, May 25, 2025. Please select start below to sign up and be featured as a 2025 Gourmet Gent.