City Harvest - A Night of Practical Magic

City Harvest are just good people, my favorite client and an organization I'm proud to work for. Last night was their big spring party at Cipriani's in midtown New York City. 

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and 16-35mm F.28 lens and 70-200mm F2.8 lens

Event Photographer Ben Hider

Vanity Fair "Last Supper" Collage

I absolutely love this collage by illustrator Darrow for Vanity Fair that includes a photo I took of chef Daniel Boulud. See the full article here.

Ben Hider - Event and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester

City meals on Wheels 30th Annual Chefs' Tribute

30th Annual Chef's Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels

30th Annual Chef's Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels

30th Annual Chef's Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels

30th Annual Chef's Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels

30th Annual Chef's Tribute To Citymeals-On-Wheels

City meals on Wheels 30th Annual Chefs' Tribute

Ben Hider - Event and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester

Mobile Kitchen Classroom with Adrian Grenier

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SHFT Mobile Kitchen Classroom is a new nonprofit organization that provides high school students in New York City with the opportunity to learn basic cooking skills and prepare healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. Under the effort, SHFT will operate a fully-equipped, mobile teaching kitchen that will travel to schools, health fairs, and other sites in order to teach about food, nutrition, and cooking. The mobility of our kitchen classroom will also allow students to connect with the broader community through cooking demonstrations and other food-focused events.

2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit

The 2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit

The 2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 04: Chef, Author and TV Personality Anthony Bourdain attends The 2015 Bronx Academy Of Letters Chefs' Tasting Benefit at The Edison Ballroom on March 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)

The Bronx Academy of Letters339 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 School Phone: 718-401-4891

Grades 2014-15: 6-12 | Grades at full enrollment: 6-12 Community District: Mott Haven (CD 1) School Website: www.BronxLetters.com DoE Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/07/X551 Principal: Brandon Cardet-Hernandez

Summary: Founded in 2003, The Bronx Academy of Letters was founded on the concept that students who can express themselves clearly in writing will achieve more success on any path they choose. BAL has an intense focus on developing strong communication skills across disciplines. In addition to its rigorous, college-preparatory academic program, BAL is committed to promoting flexible, self-motivated learning outside of the classroom. Teachers facilitate a wide variety of extracurricular programs including student council, drama, art, dance, cooking, book club and athletics.

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Chefs attend the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program 25th Anniversary Celebration at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on March 3, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)