PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Foundation Intimate Dinner

Patrick and Holly Wright and Viking Culinary Center private events coordinator Ashley Gruters worked together to plan the event.

East County residents Mary and Tom Howard continually support the Payton Wright Foundation through their company, Cornerstone Title.

Executive chef and senior instructor Mario Martinez demonstrated how to make shrimp, artichoke and feta cavatappi pasta.

Lakewood Ranch residents Jim and Margaret Eschmann were hoping to learn some culinary techniques.

Payton Wright’s aunt, Kym Porter met up with Lakewood Ranch resident Lisa Shepard.

Jamie and Elsbeth Kane enjoyed meeting new friends.

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Lisa Hill brought their children, Drew, 6, and Sydney, 10, to the event.

Greenbrook residents Steve and Lori Bollinger were looking forward to an evening of good food and laughter with good friends.