Film to Fork Experience – The Movie Chef

Thu, Sep 17

Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM

The Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection, is excited to host its inaugural Film to Fork Experience, featuring the beloved film Chef. Our resident Chef Joshua Minnich and the bar team will craft a special menu that pays homage to the film’s celebrated cuisine, with scenes from the movie inspiring each course, including a signature shot of Don Julio.

Tickets are limited, so be sure to book quickly!

Doors open at 6:30 PM — the movie and curated menu will start promptly at 7:00 PM inside Lonnie’s Reno Club.

Tickets are $85 per guest

Reserve your seat with a $15 deposit plus taxes and fees.

Pay the remaining $70 plus taxes and service charge the night of the event.

Film to Fork

Inspired by the Movie Chef

September 17, 2026

1:30

Crispy Porchetta

Fennel-Jicama Slaw, Green Apple, Black Garlic

11:13

Don Julio Blanco

15:00

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti, Roasted Garlic, Parmesan Reggiano, Olive Oil

K Vintners Viognier

37:00

Bourbon Aged Prime Strip Steak

Charred Chimichurri, Tajin Spiced Tostones, Sweet Corn Pudding

BV Georges de Latour

1:10:00

Mini Cubano Toast

Mojo-Roasted Pork Belly, Pickled Roots, Mustard Seed Aioli, Swiss, Brioche

Mini Mojitos

1:28:10

Hurricane Shot

1:34:45

BBQ Brisket Slider

Pickled Shallots, Crispy Onion Straws

1:49:00

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Ancho-Spiced Chocolate Cake, Dulce de Leche, Smoked Salted Caramel

Parking

Parking is available at the Ambassador Hotel for $15 per vehicle, subject to availability. Lonnie’s Reno Club is located in the lower level of the hotel.

Additional parking options include public metered parking along Grand Boulevard and a public parking garage located directly across the street from the main hotel entrance.

Join us for a unique evening of film, food, and drink — a perfect pairing of cinema and culinary artistry!