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

Chef Liaison:
Aleta Williams, Loquacious Culinary Events

Adalina, Soo Ahn

Adorn, Yudith Bustos

Ambar, Nikola Stefanovic

Andy Suarez Events, Andy Suarez

Apolonia, Joe Spretnjak

Atelier, Bradyn Kawcak

Avec, Dylan Patel

Bar Berria, Sieger Bayer

Bar Roma, Alfredo Ramos

Batter & Berries, Ken Polk

Bayan Ko, Lawrence Letrero

Beity, Ryan Fakih

Bistro Monadnock, Johnny Besch

Bistronomic, Martial Noguier

Bittersweet Pastry Shop, Esther Griego

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

Goose Island, Henry Pariser

Indienne, Sujan Sarkar

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, Justin Diglia

Kindling, Jonathan Sawyer

Logan Oyster Socials, Rickie Perez

Lucca Osteria & Bar, Federico Comacchio

Maple & Ash, Cole Schweitzer

Mercat a la Planxa, Anthony Bernal

Mirra, Rishi Kumor

Nadu, Sanchit Sahu

North Pond, Cesar Murillo

Pomeroy / Sophia Steak, Jaysen Euler

Santo Chorizo / Santa Masa Tamaleria, Danny Espinoza

Sepia / Proxi, Andrew Zimmerman

Seville, Fabio Viviani

SIFR, Sahil Sethi

S.K.Y., Stephen Gillanders

Supreme Lobster & Seafood, Carl Galvin

Tanta

Taqueria Chingon, Marcos Ascencio

TenGoku, Danny Rodriguez

The Dearborn, Aaron Cuschieri

The Metropolitan, David Oland

UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute

“The culinary roster is epic

— CHECK, PLEASE!

Thank You to our Sponsors

Meet the Team

  • Breakthru Beverage
  • Open Kitchens
  • Diageo
  • Whitsons Culinary Group
  • Samantha Crafton Public Relations
  • ComEd
  • Deloitte
  • Cecily George
  • Loquacious Culinary Events
  • Great Rock Capital
  • Midwest Care Management Services Inc.
  • Goose Island
  • Paramount Events
  • Ferrero
  • Uncommon Chef
  • Barnes & Thornburg
  • TKK Law
  • VIP Valet
 

The Geraghty

2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago. IL