THE HOT STOVE & THE VINE
at Hot Stove Society, January – March 2027, 12 Guests | $7,500
Your dinner experience unfolds in the kitchen of Tom Douglas' innovative Hot Stove Society, where you'll dine alongside accomplished leaders in Washington's food and wine community. Acclaimed Hot Stove Society Chef and Dame Bridget Charters, known for her passion for seasonal Northwest cuisine, culinary education and creating memorable interactive dining experiences will prepare an exceptional multi-course menu with support from Dame Carol Wang of the Seattle Culinary Academy. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with purposeful pours from Teresa Gamble, founder of Tinte Cellars, whose handcrafted wines reflect her passion for sustainable farming and Washington vineyards. Joining the evening is Dame Laura Severance of Seattle's iconic Charlie's Produce, a company that has connected local farmers, chefs and communities since 1978 and has played an instrumental role in supporting the Pacific Northwest's vibrant agricultural economy.
Dame Bridget Charters
Bridget Charters is a dynamic chef, culinary educator, and radio personality whose career reflects a deep commitment to teaching, storytelling, and celebrating great food. As the lead instructor at Seattle’s Hot Stove Society, she has been at the heart of the school since helping Tom Douglas open it in 2014. Her classes are known for their clarity, warmth, and hands on approach, shaped by decades of professional experience and an instinct for making every student feel at home in the kitchen.
Before joining Hot Stove Society, Bridget taught cooking at the Art Institute of Seattle, where she developed a reputation for blending classical technique with real world culinary insight. Her background also includes extensive work in television production and wine and food festivals across the country, giving her a rare behind the scenes perspective on how food culture is created, shared, and celebrated.
Bridget is also a co host of Hot Stove Radio alongside Tom Douglas, where her humor, deep culinary knowledge, and love of storytelling shine. The show gives her a platform to connect with home cooks and food lovers far beyond the classroom.
A formative chapter of Bridget’s life was the two years she spent living and working in Italy, an experience that profoundly shaped her cooking philosophy. She remains devoted to the simplicity, seasonality, and beauty of Italian food, often weaving those principles into her classes and radio conversations.
Bridget’s career is defined by curiosity, generosity, and a belief that great food brings people together, whether in a classroom, on the air, or around a shared table.
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Dame Teresa Spellman Gamble
Teresa Spellman Gamble is an executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose career spans healthcare leadership, community engagement, and the wine industry. After more than 30 years at the University of Washington, where she served primarily as a healthcare executive, Teresa co-founded Tinte Cellars with her husband, Tim, in 2018. The Washington-based winery is built on a guiding philosophy: Great Wine for the Greater Good, blending premium winemaking with a strong commitment to social impact.
Tinte Cellars produces small-lot, Washington-grown wines crafted from premier vineyards across the state, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Rhône-style blends. Known for their balance, elegance, and approachability, the wines reflect both the diversity of Washington terroir and a commitment to quality that has earned regional and national recognition.
At Tinte Cellars, Teresa leads philanthropic strategy, marketing, and public relations. Through her vision, the winery has supported more than 220 nonprofits across Washington State and contributed over $1.6 million in charitable giving and in-kind donations. This innovative model has earned recognition including the Puget Sound Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Award, The Seattle Times Best in the Northwest Gold Medal, and SIP Magazine Changemakers honors.
A fifth-generation Seattle native, Teresa was raised with a deep dedication to service and community leadership. She currently serves her fourth term as chair of Mary’s Place No Child Sleeps Outside campaign and is actively involved with Seattle Children’s Circle of Care and Corporate Leadership councils. She is also a founding member of Seattle Women in Business for Good.
Teresa holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Washington. She is also an abstract artist working in acrylic, exploring memory, place, and layered expression.
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