Please join us in celebrating this year’s San Mateo County History Maker and legendary Chef, Martin Yan.
San Mateo County History Makers
Chef Martin Yan
Chef Martin Yan
The San Mateo County Historical Association is pleased to announce that Chef Martin Yan (“Yan Can Cook“) is its 2020 San Mateo County History Maker. Chef Yan is being honored for promoting Asian style food and teaching its preparation to millions of people through his television shows, cookbooks and other media.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place online on September 24. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. and include a cooking demonstration by Chef Yan, a live auction and the San Mateo County History Makers Eagle Award presentation to Chef Yan. As a special treat, this year’s master of ceremonies will be Emmy-nominated TV/radio personality, “Dining Around” host, Joel Riddell. Our auctioneer will be Warriors “hype man” Franco Finn.
The Historical Association believes Chef Yan will make a terrific History Maker because:
- He has hosted over 3,000 cooking shows around the world, including four decades of his Yan Can Cook show on public television.
- He has authored 30 cookbooks, including the award-winning Martin Yan’s Feast, Martin Yan’s Chinatown Cooking, Martin Yan’s Quick + Easy and Martin Yan’s China.
- Teaching is dear to the heart of Chef Yan. He has been a popular guest instructor at top culinary institutions around the world.
- Chef Yan is a prolific restaurateur. San Francisco’s M.Y. China is one of his recent projects.
San Mateo County History Makers Sponsorship Levels
Museum Master
$ 25,000
Per Month- Invitation for up to 10 guests to a pre-event, online VIP meet and greet with Chef Yan
- Guests will receive a special gift package from Chef Yan including autographed cookbooks, cooking utensils and “Yan Can Cook” memorabilia
- Inclusion in event press release, social media and marketing campaigns
- 30-second sponsor message
- Logo placement on Association website and event website
- Name listed as a sponsor in the invitation
Grand Historian
$ 10,000
Per Month- Invitation for up to 10 guests to a pre-event, online VIP meet and greet with Chef Yan
- Guests will receive a special gift package from Chef Yan including autographed cookbooks, cooking utensils
- Inclusion in event press release, social media and marketing campaigns
- Logo placement on Association website and event website
- Name listed as a sponsor in the invitation
HistorianMost Popular
$ 5,000
Per Month- Invitation for up to 10 guests to a pre-event, online VIP meet and greet with Chef Yan
- Inclusion in social media and marketing campaigns
- Logo placement on Association website and event website
- Name listed as a sponsor in the invitation
Benefactor
$ 2,500
Per Month- Logo placement on Association website and event website
- Name listed as a sponsor in the invitation
Friend
$ 500
Per Month-
- Name recognition on Association website and event website
- Name listed as a sponsor in the invitation
San Mateo County History Makers
Celebrating San Mateo County’s
Greatest History Makers
For 18 years, the Historical Association has hosted the San Mateo County History Makers Event, which highlights an individual or individuals who have made significant contributions to our regional history and beyond.
