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. See the invitation!
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
Chef Liaison:
Aleta Williams, Loquacious Culinary Events
HORS D’OEUVRES
Andy Suarez Events, Andy Suarez
Bar Roma, Fred Ramos
Logan Oyster Socials, Rickie Perez
Mercat a la Planxa, Anthony Bernal
Supreme Lobster & Seafood, Carl Galvin
UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute
CHARCUTERIE
Loquacious Culinary Events, Aleta Williams
DINNER: 6-Course Tasting Menus
Adalina, Soo Ahn
Ambar, Kevin Girshman
Apolonia, Joe Spretnjak
Atelier, Bradyn Kawcak
Avec, Dylan Patel
Bar Berria, Sieger Bayer
Batter & Berries, Ken Polk
Bayan Ko, Lawrence Letrero
Beity, Ryan Fakih
Bistronomic, Martial Noguier
Carnivale, Carlos Lucas Garza
Cira, Pat Sheerin
Coda di Volpe, Jacob Saben
Dear Margaret, Ryan Brosseau
Demera, Tigist Reda
Eden, Devin Quinn
Frontier / Ina Mae Tavern, Brian Jupiter
Grill on 21 / Roanoke, Don Walker
Indienne, Sujan Sarkar
Indus / Bhoomi, Sukhu and Ajit Kalra
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Justin Diglia
Kindling, Jonathan Sawyer
Lucca Osteria & Bar, Federico Comacchio
Maple & Ash, Cole Schweitzer
Mirra, Rishi Kumor and Zubair Mohajir
Miru, Helmy Saadon
North Pond, Cesar Murillo
Obelix, Sam Handwerger
Pomeroy / Sophia Steak, Jaysen Euler
Rendezvous Culinary, GD Turner
Santo Chorizo / Santa Masa Tamaleria, Danny Espinoza and Jhoana Ruiz
Sepia / Proxi, Andrew Zimmerman
Seville, Fabio Viviani
SIFR, Sahil Sethi
S.K.Y., Stephen Gillanders
Tanta, Jesus Delgado
Taqueria Chingon, Marcos Ascencio
TenGoku, Danny Rodriguez
The Dearborn, Aaron Cuschieri
DESSERT
Adorn, Yudith Bustos
Avec, Natalie Saben
Bittersweet Pastry Shop, Esther Griego
Goose Island, Henry Pariser
The Metropolitan, David Oland
“The culinary roster is epic”
— CHECK, PLEASE!
Thank You to our Sponsors
Meet the Team
The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago. IL