About The Cause
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
Cancer patients in our community
But you have the power to change that
Culinary Care delivers free restaurant-prepared meals while providing families fighting cancer the community support they need to heal. In one night, you can help give more good days to those who need it most.
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.