Chicago chefs support Ukraine in a one-of-a-kind fundraiser benefiting World Central Kitchen

Join your favorite Chicagoland chefs for a delicious and one of a kind evening dedicated to raising funds for World Central Kitchen's work benefiting Ukrainian refugee families in need of a nutritious meal. The event will take place Wednesday, March 16, 6-9 pm in the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. Guests will enjoy dishes from our city's greatest chefs as well as beverages donated by Breakthru Beverage Group. Sponsors and VIP guests will enjoy exclusive access and early admission to the event at 5:00 p.m.

The event is hosted by Chef Tony Priolo, Chef Sarah Stegner, Darren Gest, Eda Davidman, and Green City Market.Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine is presented by Lifeway Foods, makers of America's favorite probiotic kefir. A staple of the Eastern European diet for centuries, kefir has a storied connection to the health, wellness, and community bonds that are built through the sharing of kefir cultures between families and friends.

Green City Market is the event sponsor with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen.

Participating Chefs

Art Smith and Hector Guerrero

Rodolfo Cuadros from Amaru

Louie Alexakis from Avli On The Park

Linda Bacin from Bacinos

Ken Polk from Batter & Berries

Alex Pitts from Bazaar Meats by José Andrés

Linda Friend from Big Fat Cookie

Martial Nougier from Bistronomic

Charles Haracz from Blue Plate Catering

Lee Wolen from Boka Restaurant

Carrie Nahabedian from Brindille

Chris Pandel from Cira

Meg Galus from Cocoa + Co

Bernie Laskowski from Craft Urban

Tigist Reda from Demera

Kevin Hickey from The Duck Inn

Lamar Moore from Eleven Eleven

Marc Schumann from Eli’s Cheescake

Dudley Nieto from Fat Rosies

Jonathon Sawyer from Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and Adorn Bar & Restaurant

Zach Steen from Frontera Group

Cristiano Bassani from Gene & Georgetti

Jason Vincent from Giant

Jose Sosa from Gibsons Italia

Federico Comacchio from Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio

Stephanie Izard, Jan Rickerl from The Girl & The Goat

Mila Furman from The Girl in the Kitchen

Giuseppe Tentori from GT Fish & Oyster

Ellen King from Hewn Bread

Joshua Kulp and Christine Cikowski from Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Justin DePhillips from Jaleo by José Andrés

Katherine Anne from Katherine Anne Confections

Suzy DeYoung from La Soupe, Cincinnati

Oliver Poilevey from Le Bouchon

Darnell Reed from Luella’s Southern Kitchen

Jason Hammel from Lula Cafe

Dan Raskin from Manny’s Deli

Sarah Gruenenberg from Monteverde

Sam Rattanopas from NaKorn

John Boudouvas from Nonnina

Cesar Murillo from North Pond

Jim Kallas from Offshore Rooftop

Jody Fyfe and David Abrahamson from Paramount Catering

Tusya Korastin from Petergof Banquet Hall

Tony Priolo and Mike Burke from Piccolo Sogno

Nick Hynes from Pescadero Seafood and Oyster bar, Napolita at Millenium Hall

Ozzy Amelotti from Petterino’s

Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris from Prairie Grass Cafe

Dana Cree and Michael Ciapciak from Pretty Cool Ice Cream

Greg Wade and Paul Kahan from Publican Quality Bread

Pure Green Juice

Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. from Purple Pig

Robert Garvey from Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company

Cliff Rome from Rome’s Joy Catering

Sahil Sethi from ROOH

Joe Flamm from Rose Mary

Barry Sorkin from Smoque BBQ

Heather Bublick and D’Andre Carter from Soul & Smoke

Marcos Ascencio from Taqueria Chingon

Toni Roberts from Torali at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago

Nataliya Ponomaryova from Tryzub Restaurant

Carlos Gaytan and Nataliya from Tzuco

Jim Louras from Umbria Caffe

Bill Kim from Urbanbelly

Sophie Evanoff from Vanille Patisserie

Arshiya Farheen from Verzenay Chicago

Joe Farina from Victory Italian

Erick Williams from Virtue

Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark from Wherewithall