THANK YOU 2019 CELEBRITY CHEFS!
Acclaimed chefs from all over the city donate their time, talent, and resources to our event. All of the food served at Celebrity Chef Ball is donated by our chefs! They make this event possible, and their generosity helps Meals on Wheels Chicago raise crucial funds for Chicago’s Home Meal Delivery Program, which serves 2.4 million meals to over 8,500 seniors and individuals with disabilities every year. We hope you join us on November 8th at Morgan Manufacturing for the incredible experience these chefs create for the benefit of our homebound neighbors in need!
VIP BALL CHEFS
These chefs will team up in complimentary groups of three to create a unique six-course menu for their pod of 30 guests in the VIP Ball. Each pod will also have their own dedicated mixologist who will provide cocktail pairings for the meal. Chefs are listed in alphabetical order.Â
VIP PASTRY CHEFS
Make sure you save room for dessert! These Pastry Chefs will serve up something sweet for VIP guests to enjoy after their 6-course meal. Chefs are listed in alphabetical order.Â
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE CHEFS!
These chefs have gone above and beyond to help us organize Celebrity Chef Ball. From securing equipment and recruiting chefs to managing pre-event set-up and even serving up their own special course in the VIP dinner, we couldn’t do this without them! Chefs are listed in alphabetical order.
VIP MIXOLOGISTS
These mixologists will be creating some incredible cocktails to go along with the VIP dinner. We can’t wait to see what they whip up! Mixologists are listed in alphabetical order.
Derrick Alexander
The Berkshire Room
Fatima Butler
Causing a Stir
Angie Caballero
Bellemore
Lov Carpenter
Blue Plate
Kevin Fahey
Renaissance
Patrick Glasso
Lena Brava
Tyler Hartshorn
H Bar / Bavette’s
Torrence Ohair
Gage Hospitality Group
Ashley Smith
The Aviary
Alexis Tinoco
The Aviary
Paul Walker
The Dawson
Brenna Washow
Acebounce
TASTING PARTY CHEFS
At the Tasting Party, guests are invited to sample their way through dozens of chef stations and one-of-a-kind cocktail experiences. With this expansive lineup of chefs, make sure you save room to indulge in all of their signature dishes! Chefs are listed in alphabetical order.
TASTING PARTY MIXOLOGISTS
These mixologists will be running some incredible activations at the Tasting Party, generously provided by two of our event sponsors – Breakthru Beverage Illinois and Diageo. Mixologists are listed in alphabetical order.