Chef Pascal Olhats is hosting a fundraising event on October 23rd at the Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar, California to benefit the Save Elephant Foundation. The event will feature a reception with Thai appetizers and music from 4-6pm, followed by a dinner featuring recipes from Lek Chailert, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation, and a cooking demonstration by Chef Olhats. Tickets are $100 for the reception and $250 for the full evening to support the foundation's efforts to rescue and rehabilitate abused elephants in Thailand.

1. Contact:
Chef Pascal Olhats
pascal@pascalnb.com
(714) 313-6666
Media Inquiries:
Jill Cook
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(714) 618-3228
For Immediate Release (August 10, 2016)-- Having convinced Orange County of his unmatched capabilitywith
classic French cuisine,ChefPascal Olhats is sharing his skills and hosting a fundraising eventto shine lighton a
little-known issue near to his heart:preventing the abuse ofAsian elephants.
Olhats was inspired to take action after enjoying an ecotourism vacation with his wife,Christine,at Save Elephant
Foundation’s ElephantNature Park preserve in Chang Mai, Thailand.“We metelephants rescued from all over the
region,” said Olhats.“Some had scars from shackles,while others had been used for touristentertainment,causing
major damage to their bodies.I was inspired bySEF’s founder Lek Chailert,and knew I wanted to take action once I
returned home.”
On Sunday, October 23, Olhats will introduce Chailert and welcome guests to the Sherman Library and Gardens in
Corona del Mar, California.Beginning at4:00 PM, guests can meetChailertat a reception with Thai appetizers,
music,and dance.At 6:00 PM Olhats will hosta dinner featuring Chailert’s own recipes,as well as a cooking
demonstration byCathy Thomas and Olhats.Tickets for the reception are $100,while tickets for the entire evening’s
events are $250.
“Sherman Gardens is the perfect backdrop for an event focused on such beautiful animals,” said Olhats. “Iknow our
guests will be inspired notonlyby the program we have planned,but the sheer beauty that will surround them
throughoutthe evening.”
To purchase tickets,call (949) 673-0034 or email patty@pascalnpb.com,or stay up to date on event developments
by “liking” the Facebook Fan Page. To learn more aboutthe Save ElephantFoundation,visitwww.saveelephant.org.
About PascalOlhats: Pascal Olhats is extraordinary French born,and trained Executive Chef, and restaurateur.He
has won numerous awards,owning and collaborating on a number ofrestaurants in NewportBeach over the past
27 years. He currently owns four businesses,including:Café Jardin Restaurant & Pascal’s Tea Garden
Creperie (on the lush grounds ofSherman Gardens & Libraryin Corona del Mar), Pascal’s Café in San
Juan Capistrano (a café/ bakery/ fine dining establishment),and Pascal’s Catering (offering full-service catering for
20 years throughoutSouthern California).Pascal also partners with Manassero Farms,and orchestrates breakfasts,
dinners,and incredible special events,often showcasing guestchefs.
About Save Elephants Foundation: Save ElephantFoundation is a Thai Non-Profit Organization dedicated to
providing care and assistance to Thailand’s captive elephantpopulation through a multifaceted approach involving
local communityoutreach,rescue,and rehabilitation programs,as well as educational ecotourism operations.
Founded by Sangdeaun Lek Chailert,the organization works toward expanding ecotourism operations thatbenefit
local communities and ecosystems,creating practical,positive reinforcementbased elephanttraining and
rehabilitation programs,and establishing an international volunteer communitythat raises awareness to issues facing
the Asian elephant.