Celebrity Chef Ball
Celebrity Chef Ball
Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00PM - 11:30PM
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
More than 50 top chefs, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees, work together to create a truly unique experience for Meals on Wheels Chicago supporters. Guests enjoy live music, tasting stations, cocktails, custom six-course tasting menus prepared just for their table by a team of top chefs, live and silent auctions, raffles, and more!
BECOME A SPONSOR >
More than 360 guests attend this celebration of food and philanthropy, representing Chicago’s most socially astute consumers, philanthropists, corporate sponsors, and business leaders. Receive advertising benefits while benefitting Chicago’s homebound seniors and people with disabilities.
DONATE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS >
Make a difference by donating to the live and silent auction. Products, gift cards, special experiences, in-home dinners, vacation home stays - the sky is the limit! All items will be featured at the event and proceeds from our auction will provide meals for seniors and individuals with disabilities in need.
VOLUNTEER WITH US >
Join the Meals on Wheels staff behind the scenes to ensure the event goes smoothly and successfully. Help with set up, event logistics, the live and silent auctions, and more, and have fun with a great team of dedicated people.
The 2025 Chefs
The Chefs are the real star of the show! Chefs and restaurants make this event possible, donating their time, talent, and resources to create a spectacular evening for Meals on Wheels Chicago supporters.
Chef Lead: Max Robbins, Oakville Grill & Cellar
Adalina, Chef Soo Ahn
Ambar, Chef Nikola Stefanovic
Apolonia, Chef Joe Spretnjak
Atelier, Chef Bradyn Kawcak
Avec, Chef Dylan Patel
Bar Berria, Chef Sieger Bayer
Batter & Berries, Chef Ken Polk
Bayan Ko, Chef Lawrence Letrero
Beity, Chef Ryan Fakih
Bistro Monadnock, Chef Johnny Besch
Bistronomic, Chef Martial Noguier
Bon Yeon, Chef Sangtae Park
Carnivale, Chef Carlos Lucas Garza
Dear Margaret, Chef Ryan Brosseau
Demera, Tigist Reda
Eden, Devin Quinn
Frontier / Ina Mae Tavern, Chef Brian Jupiter
Indienne / SIFR, Chef Sujan Sarkar & Chef Sahil Sethi
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Chef Justin Diglia
Kindling, Chef Jonathan Sawyer
Le Sud, Chef William Lara
Lucca Osteria & Bar, Chef Federico Comacchio
Loquacious Culinary Events, Aleta Williams
Maple & Ash, Chef Cole Schweitzer
Mirra, Chef Rishi Kumor
Nadu, Chef Sanchit Sahu
Sepia / Proxi, Chef Andrew Zimmerman
SIFR, Chef Sahil Sethi
S.K.Y., Chef Stephen Gillanders
Taqueria Chingon, Chef Marcos Ascencio
The Dearborn, Chef Aaron Cuschieri
Petite Vie Brasserie, Chef Paul Virant
“The culinary roster is epic”
— CHECK, PLEASE!
Thank You to our Sponsors
Meet the Team
The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago. IL