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Check Out This Lineup for the Local Culinary Community Non-Profit's New Bash
Chicago Chefs Cook, the culinary community non-profit that holds fundraisers for humanitarian causes, is outdoing itself with its just-announced "I Cook For" benefit that will be held on the evening of Thursday, March 20 at downtown Chicago's Four Seasons Hotel.
It's not just that the chef lineup is awesome — it always is at their events — but this is a Chicago Chefs Cook event with a twist. While most of their fundraisers have benefited one or two organizations, this one will divvy up proceeds among charities selected by each of the participating chefs (there are 24 chefs listed so far).
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Here is how the organization describes the event, with the list of chefs and charities (some recipients have to be announced).
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the inaugural Chicago Chefs Cook 'I Cook For' Benefit at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel Chicago in celebration of the city's diverse and vibrant chef community.
The evening will spotlight the stories of individual chefs and the unique causes important to them. Enjoy a walk-around of over 25 chef stations, an expansive dessert showcase, and premium cocktail offerings from top mixologists and local purveyors. Interact with chefs and mixologists while enjoying live music, photo-ops, and other event moments. Guests will also receive a special take-home gift.
VIP tickets provide access to a one-hour pre-event reception with a welcome toast and remarks by Belinda Chang, the only BIPOC woman to win a James Beard Award in a beverage category, unique chef meet-and-greet opportunities, exclusive tastings, and a reduced rate for an overnight stay at the The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (in limited quantity: please email info@chicagochefscook.org if interested).
Net proceeds will be shared amongst Chicago Chefs Cook and the chefs' charities of choice. [Each listing has the name of the chef and restaurant and their chosen charity; TBA designates charities that are to be announced.]
FEATURED CHEFS & MIXOLOGISTS | DESIGNATED CHARITY:
Aaron Cuschieri - The Dearborn - CULINARY CARE
Adam Chase - Adorn Bar & Restaurant - CHICAGO CARES
Arshiya Farheen - Verzênay Chicago - TBA
Carrie Nahabedian - Brindille - TBA
César Murillo - North Pond - TBA
Art Smith - Chef Art Smith's Reunion - COMMON THREADS
Danny Shapiro - Joiners Podcast and Scofflaw Group - TBA
Darnell Reed - Luella's Southern Kitchen - KITCHEN POSSIBLE
Devon Quinn - Eden - TBA
Donald Young - Duck Sel - TBA
Greg Wade - Publican Quality Bread - TBA
Heather Bublick & D'Andre Carter - Soul and Smoke - EVANSTON COMMUNITY FRIDGE
Kevin Hickey - The Duck Inn - ACLU
Mary Eder-McClure - Galit and Cafe Yaya - TBA
Nikolaos Kapernaros - Pierless Hospitality @ Navy Pier - GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE
Paul Virant & Angelyne Canicosa - Vistro Prime - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Rick Bayless & Javauneeka Jacobs - Frontera Grill - IMPACT CULINARY
Rishi Kumar & Zubair Mohajir - MIRRA - TBA
Sahil Sethi - Sifr - NO KID HUNGRY
Sandra Holl - Floriole - TBA
Sarah Stegner - Prairie Grass Cafe - REGARDING HER (LA Wildfire Fund)
Stephen Gillanders - S.K.Y., Apolonia, Valhalla - TBA
Sujan Sarkar - Swadesi - NO KID HUNGRY
Tigist Reda - Demera Ethiopian Restaurant - TBA
If you are unable to attend and would like to support, please visit: donate.chicagochefscook.org/ICF-2025
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Terms of Service, Mariano's, Moor's Brewing, Outfront Media, La Colombe Coffee, CHEFtog, OpenTable, Gordon Food Services, EFFO, Chicago Magazine, LG Group