Celebrity Chef Ball


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 tasting stations, cocktails, custom six-course tasting menus prepared just for their table by a team of top chefs, raffles, live auction, 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.

Celebrity Chef Ball
Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00PM - 11:30PM
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue

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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!

2026 Event Co-Chairs
Mark and Mary Baranek

Chef Leads
Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir, Mirra / Mariela

Featured Mixologist
Richard Beltzer, Muhājir and BOBO

HORS D’OEUVRES

Bar Roma, Fred Ramos

Chef Andy Suarez

Labriola

Logan Oyster Socials, Rickie Perez

Sankyu Sushi & Izakaya, Han Jeon

Supreme Lobster & Island Creek Oyster Company

UHCHI, Victor Martinez

CHARCUTERIE

Loquacious Culinary Events, Aleta Williams

FEATURED MIXOLOGIST

Bobo, Richard Beltzer, Beverage Director

DINNER: 6-Course Tasting Menus

Aba, CJ Jacobsen

Adalina, Soo Ahn

Apolonia, Joe Spretnjak

Atsumeru, Devin Denzer

Batter & Berries, Ken Polk

Bayan Ko, Lawrence Letrero

Beaumont's, Johnny Besch

Carnivale, Carlos Lucas Garza

Catalpa Hospitality, Bradyn Kawcak

Cira, Pat Sheerin

Coda di Volpe, Jacob Saben

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

Laurel, Dino Tsaknis

Lucca Osteria & Bar, Christian Fantoni

Mama Delia, Marcos Campos

Manchamanteles, Geno Bahena

Maple & Ash, Cole Schweitzer

Mercadito, Manny Cisneros

Mirra / Mariela, Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir

Miru, Helmy Saadon

Muhajir / Bobo, Zubair Mohajir & Jacob De La Cruz

North Pond, Cesar Murillo and John Brandon

Petit Pomeroy, Justin Dumcum

Prime & Provisions, Dan Luckey, Matt Caruso, and Joseph Rizza

Royal Sonesta Downtown Riverwalk, GD Turner

Sanders BBQ Supply Co., James Sanders

Santo Chorizo / Santa Masa Tamaleria, Danny Espinoza and Jhoana Ruiz

Seville, Fabio Viviani and Leon Fisher

S.K.Y., Stephen Gillanders

Table, Donkey & Stick, Matt Saccaro and Julia Weeman

Tanta, Jesus Delgado

TenGoku, Danny Rodriguez

The Alston, Jenner Tomaska

UHCHI, Victor Martinez

Petite Vie, Paul Virant

DESSERT

Adorn, Yudith Bustos

Bittersweet Bakery, Esther Greigo

Goose Island, Henry Pariser

Labriola

Verzênay Chicago, Arshiya Farheen

“The culinary roster is epic”

— CHECK, PLEASE!

Thank You to our Sponsors

Meet the Team

 

The Geraghty

2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago. IL