Join us for an extraordinary evening to remind families navigating a cancer diagnosis that even in life’s toughest moments, there’s still room for a little wonder. Along the way, you just might discover a little wonder within yourself.
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
6:00 - 10 PM CST
Union Station, Chicago, IL
Black Tie Optional
Culinary Care delivers free restaurant-prepared meals while providing families fighting cancer the community support they need to heal — we think of it as bringing hospitality into cancer care. We make more good days possible, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Check out last year’s event! Stay tuned — 2025’s lineup is coming soon!
Duck & Waffles: Donald Young, Duck Sel
Lamb Bolognese Gnocchi: Mitchell Aboujamra, Evette’s Chicago
Hummus with Wood-Fired Pita: Zach Engel, Galit Restaurant
Yellowtail Crudo, Grapefruit, Fresno Chili, Sorrel: Max Robbins, Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Pork & Black Truffle Pan-Fried Dumplings: Aaron Cuschieri, The Dearborn
Duck & Pork Cassoulet de Toulouse: Johnny Besch, Bistro Monadnock
Hummingbird Cupcake: Hector Guerrero, Chef Art Smith Reunion
Whole Balfego Bluefin Tuna: Kaze Chan, Sushi-san
Laban Emmo: Ryan Fakih, Beity
Dreamsicle, Grasshopper: Dana Cree, Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Okonomiyaki: Paul Virant, Gaijin
Charred Carrots: Sahil Sethi, Sifr
Smoked Al Pastor Taco: Rick Ortiz, Antique Taco
Grilled Shrimp: CJ Jacobson, Ema
Peanut Butter Crunch Bars: Leigh Omilinsky, Daisies
Swedish Princess Cake: Bobby Schaffer, Lost Larson
Arctic Char Tartare: Zubair Mohajir, Lilac Tiger, Coach House, Mirra
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Jalapeño Whipped Feta, Ponzu, Peanut Dukkah, and Cilantro: Dylan Patel, avec
Smoked Chicken Gumbo with Garlic Mashed Potatoes: D'Andre Carter, Soul & Smoke
Whipped Ricotta and Fig Mostarda: Jeff Lutzow, Formento's
Porchetta Di Testa: John Dahlstrom, Nettare
Alaskan King Crab Cocktail: Justin Diglia, Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Tarta Vasca: Shannah Primiano, Mama Delia
Green Choriqueso Tamal: Daniel Espinoza, Santo Chorizo & Santa Masa Tamaleria
Jamon & Caviar: Mike Sheerin, Divan Chicago
Smoked Chicken, Braised Collards, Pickled Peppers: Brian Jupiter, Frontier
Citrus Cured Red Mullet: Oliver Poilevey, Obélix Restaurant
Roasted Pork 'Laeng Saeb': Stephen Gillanders, S.K.Y. & Apolonia
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake: Sujan Sarkar, Swadesi
Nitro Frozen Macaron: Katsuji Tanabe, Bittersweet Pastry Shop
Huevos Rotos Shooter: Marcos Campos, Bonhomme Group
Questions?
Culinary Care is 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. We bring good meals and community support to families navigating a cancer diagnosis, so that they can have more good days while healing.