Celebrity Chef Ball
Celebrity Chef Ball
Friday, October 23, 2026
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!
Black Tie Optional
Note: As this is a unique culinary experience, we cannot accommodate special requests or dietary restrictions. However, some vegetarian options are available throughout the evening.
BECOME A SPONSOR >
More than 450 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. Contact Cory Morris for more information!
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 Chefs
The Chefs are the real star of the show! We are excited to share the 2026 lineup, with more to come as the event gets closer. Special thanks to these chefs and restaurants who donate their time, talent, and all the food you’ll enjoy at Celebrity Chef Ball. They make this unique event possible!
HORS D’OEUVRES
Bar Roma, Fred Ramos
Laurel, Dino Tsaknis
Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya, Han Jeon
CHARCUTERIE
Loquacious Culinary Events, Aleta Williams
DINNER: 6-Course Tasting Menus
Adalina, Soo Ahn
Apolonia, Joe Spretnjak
Avec, Dylan Patel
Batter & Berries, Ken Polk
Carnivale, Carlos Lucas Garza
Deliz Italian Steakhouse, Jake Peterson
Demera, Tigist Reda
Diego / Trino, Stephen Sandoval
Eden, Devon Quinn
Frontera Grill, Javauneeka Jacobs
Indienne, Sujan Sarkar
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Justin Diglia
Leña Brava, Brian Enyart
Lucca Osteria & Bar, Federico Comacchio
Manchamanteles, Geno Bahena
Maple & Ash, Cole Schweitzer
Mirra / Mariela, Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir
Miru, Helmy Saadon
Muhajir / Bobo, Zubair Mohajir & Jacob De La Cruz
North Pond, Cesar Murillo
Pomeroy / Sophia Steak, Jaysen Euler
Prime & Provisions, Dan Luckey & Matt Caruso
Rendezvous Culinary, GD Turner
Sanders BBQ Supply Co., James Sanders
SIFR, Sahil Sethi
S.K.Y., Stephen Gillanders
Tanta, Jesus Delgado
Taqeuria Chingon, Marcos Ascencio
TenGoku, Danny Rodriguez
The Alston, Jenner Tomaska
TVL Culinary, Tom Van Lente
Petite Vie, Paul Virant
DESSERT
Adorn, Yudith Bustos
“The culinary roster is epic”
— CHECK, PLEASE!
Thank You to our Sponsors
Meet the Team
The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago. IL