Celebrity Chef Ball
This Year’s Event Delivered 184,700 Meals for Seniors
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
More than 50 top top Chicago chefs, including many Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand awardees, worked together to create a truly unique experience for supporters for Meals on Wheels Chicago. Thanks to their hard work and the unprecedented generosity of over 420 guests in attendance at The Geraghty on October 20, 2023, Celebrity Chef Ball raised enough to provide 184,700 meals to food-insecure seniors and individuals with disabilities this holiday season.
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrity Chef Ball
Friday, October 25, 2024
The Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Thank You to Our Chefs!
The Chefs were the real star of the show! Chefs and restaurants made this event possible, donating their time, talent, and resources to create a spectacular evening for Meals on Wheels Chicago supporters.
HORS D'OEUVRES CHEFS
Johnathan Harootunian, Fulton Market Kitchen
Jesse Lee, Brasserie by C&C
Fred Ramos, Bar Roma
Jason Qureshi, River Roast
Mitchell Jamra, Evette's
CHARCUTERIE CHEF
Aleta Williams, Loquacious Culinary Events
PASTRY AND COFFEE CHEFS
Esther Griego, Bittersweet Bakery
Shonda , Brown Sugar Bakery
Greg Gutierrez / Mosko, MIRU at St. Regis
Shake Shack
Nettare
Henry Pariser, Goose Island
Passion House Coffee
DINNER CHEFS
Jacob Verstegen, Acanto / Gage
Soo Ahn, Adalina
Joe Spretnjak, Apolonia
Christian Hunter, Atelier
Lawrence Letrero, Bayan Ko
Johnny Besch, Bistro Monadnock
Carlos Lucas Garza, Carnivale
Jacob Saben, Coda di Volpe
Ryan Brosseau, Dear Margaret
Tigist Reda, Demera
Devon Quinn, Eden
Jeff Lutzow, Formento's
Brian Jupiter, Frontier / Ina Mae Tavern
Jose Davila, Jaleo
Justin Diglia, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Macku Chan, KOMO Chicago
William Lara, Le Sud
Ash Gazmadeah, LEYE
Athinagoras Kostakos, LYRA / VIOLI
Austin Adler, Maple & Ash
Richard Fernandez, Mercat a la Planxa
Nick Byrns, Monarch & Lion
Bailey Sullivan, Monteverde
Jared Wentworth, Moody Tongue
Cesar Murillo, North Pond
Max Robbins, Oakville Grill & Cellar
Todd Stein, Pomeroy / Sophia Steak
Marcos Campos, Porto
Joseph Rizza, Prime & Provisions
Rob Levitt, Publican Quality Meats
Stephen / TJ Gillanders / Lewis, S.K.Y.
Daniel Espinoza, ofi
Andrew Zimmerman, Sepia / Proxi
Fabio Viviani, Siena Tavern / Bar Siena
Chris Pandel, Swift & Sons
Gee Cuyugan, Tanta
Marcos Acencio, Taqueria Chingon
Troy Jorge, Temporis
Aaron Cuschieri, The Dearborn
Justin Gomes, Travelle
Tom Van Lente, TVL Culinary
Paul Virant, Vie
Nicholas Marino, Waldorf Astoria
“Chefs giving back to their community and inspiring others to do the same is what is truly special about this event, and we can’t wait for next year!”
— ELISE GEIGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Thank You to our Sponsors
Meet the Team
