Forkside Seats

Giving Kitchen (GK), the James Beard award-winning nonprofit providing emergency assistance to food service workers, is proud to announce an all-new, one-night-only dining experience: Atlanta Hawks Forkside Seats fueled by Georgia Natural Gas, happening on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at State Farm Arena.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together Atlanta’s most buzzworthy new restaurants and celebrated chefs for an unforgettable night of food, flavor, and purpose. Guests will be treated to a family-style dinner curated by Chef G. Garvin, State Farm Arena’s Chief Culinary Officer and acclaimed TV host and restaurateur—served “Forkside” directly on the arena floor. Before dinner, guests will enjoy an elevated cocktail hour in exclusive State Farm Arena spaces featuring handcrafted drinks, delicious wines, and curated tastings from 18 of Atlanta’s newest culinary concepts. VIP spaces available to attendees include the exclusive Owners Lounge, the Atlanta Hawks Locker Room in addition to the Delta SKY360° Club and dining on the Hawks’ home floor.