Where Cooking, Connection, and Evolution Unfold Bite by Bite.
"Mercy’s Kitchen" is a culinary journey unlike any other, where the art of fine dining intertwines with the power of human connection. Hosted by top-rated chef Mercedes Noam Kostucki, this groundbreaking series invites viewers into the homes of diverse American families to experience the magic of shared meals and meaningful conversation.
In a world marked by division and discord, Mercy’s Kitchen
offers a refreshing antidote: The simple act of sharing a meal.
This groundbreaking reality series explores how the power of food can
transcend barriers, foster empathy, and bring people together in unexpected ways.
Each episode of "Mercy’s Kitchen" follows a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds, ideologies, and walks of life as they come together around the dinner table. Hosted by top-rated chef and expert in social facilitator Mercedes Noam Kostucki, the show creates a safe space for open dialogue and genuine connection.
Through the shared experience of preparing, cooking, and enjoying a meal together, participants discover common ground, challenge stereotypes, and forge authentic relationships. From heated debates to heartfelt conversations, "Mercy’s Kitchen" proves that breaking bread together is the first step towards understanding and unity.
Join us on "Mercy’s Kitchen" as we embark on a culinary journey that transcends culinary boundaries and celebrates the universal language of food. Together, let's build bridges, one delicious bite at a time.
How can we foster unity amidst our differences as global divisions persist due to disparities in religion, values, and ethics?
The surge in personal growth and self-development content reflects society's shift towards prioritizing individual well-being and human connection.
Mercy's Kitchen, blending culinary delights with personal transformation, aims to captivate a diverse audience seeking inspiration, education, and entertainment.
Mercy's Kitchen will delve into a wide array of topics, including politics, religion, gender identity, race, mental health, and male/female dynamics, among others, and aim to address the issues currently dividing us.
Mercedes Noam Kostucki
Mercy's culinary journey ignited during her high school and college days, where she and her friends, devoid of professional training, bonded over cooking, exchanging stories, and laughter. This profound connection inspired her to establish HiR Fine Dining in Costa Rica in 2017.
Within just five months of its inception, HiR Fine Dining earned recognition from OpenTable as one of the "25 dishes to travel around the world for," chosen from a pool of 40,000 restaurants. By its second year, HiR Fine Dining soared to the top spot among all restaurants in Guanacaste province on TripAdvisor. It garnered attention from esteemed publications such as Fine Dining Lovers, La Nacion, Reporter Gourmet, and the Huffington Post.
Prior to transitioning, while known as Noam Kostucki, he was acclaimed as the top business coach and mentor in the UK in 2011. He guided CEOs, entrepreneurs, and artists in cultivating Fortune 500 companies with a heart-centered approach.
Besty Chasse
Producer / Director
Betsy Chasse's career spans over 35 years. She is an award-winning filmmaker (Writer, Director, Producer) whose credits include What The Bleep Do We Know?!, Song of the New Earth, Pregnant In America, The Empty Womb, The Galileo Project, and others. Her films have premiered at major film festivals such as Sundance, The UN's Counsel for Women, Seattle International Film Festival, Cannes, and others. Her films have appeared on Netflix, Hulu, HBO/Starz and have screened in over 1000 theaters across the United States and are available in over 30 countries.
KTEE Thomas
Producer / Editor
KTEE has amassed a vast portfolio of work including "The Principle" (Documentary), "The End Of Quantum Reality" (Documentary ), and The Galileo Project. She has produced numerous Music Videos, Documentary Films, Docu-Series, Web Series and Events for companies such as MTV, VH1, Fox, Fuse, Interscope, Universal, Capitol Records, and Warner Bros.
Sheila Conlin
Exec. Producer
Ms. Conlin is the creator and executive producer of the recently released project The Curse of Von Dutch, a streaming documentary series that tracks the rise and fall of the 2000s fashion brand known for its trucker hats worn by the likes of Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Justin Timberlake now airing on Hulu. Conlin is a reality TV trailblazer with such shows as Hell's Kitchen, Worst Cooks in America, Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Academy, Nanny 911 and Marriage 911, Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian, and many others.
TV Series Fundraising
Step 1 = Raise 75k to film and edit a full fledged pilot of the TV show
Step 2 = Present the pilot to Netflix, HBO, etc
Step 3 = Film 6 to 10 episodes that will become the first series of this TV show
Help me create a TV show in which I will live and cook at the homes of people who are transphobic to turn hate into love.
To pitch a full TV to networks like Netflix, HBO and the likes, we need to have a full fledged pilot that shows how the concept works, and the quality of our production.
In this first pilot, I will live and cook at someone’s home who’s transphobic. They won’t know I’m trans until we meet in person. When they apply to be part of the show, all they will know is that a renowned fine dining chef will live in their home for 3 days and cook a beautiful and meaningful dinner for them, their friends and family.
What do you get from donating to make this first pilot?
You will help make history in the entertainment industry by creating a TV show that brings a positive message and united people who believe different things
You will have your name (or name of your choice) in the credits of the Pilot and a thank you on the website as the founding funders
You will be invited to a private group where you will be given a chance to share your opinion about certain aspects of the show, where we will share backstage videos, and webinar to discuss the progress of the pilot and the full TV series
Under $750
All the above
$750
All the above
+ Signed copy of the book “Accessible Fine Dining”
$1,750
All the above
+ One on One Video Call with Mercy that can be used as a coaching session for business, cooking, personal development, identity or as an open conversation
$7,500
All the above
+ Dinner for 2 in Costa Rica at HiR Fine Dining
$25,000
All the above
+ Dinner for 10 at your home in the USA
Other parts of the world will require an extra to cover the additional travel
+ Associate Producer Credit
+ Your donation can be considered a charitable donation and is tax deductible
$75,000
All the above
+ 2 Dinners for 10 at your home in the USA
+ Executive Producer Title