18th annual
Tickets on
Sale Now!
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Theater on the Lake | Chicago
5:30-6:30 pm VIP hour
6:30-9:30 pm General Admission
Enjoy the ultimate culinary experience with the best food and drink Chicago has to offer! We've gathered some of the best restaurants and beverage companies in Chicago to serve up a one-of-a-kind experience you won't forget!
Indulge in over 40 gourmet food and beverage stations as you chat with Chicago's best chefs. Enjoy live music and bid on unique items and experiences in our silent auction. All in support of the Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago. Enjoy an incredible night for a great cause!
Can't make it, but want to support the scleroderma community? Text "CookingUp" to 50155 and pledge to donate! Every dollar helps us create change.
Sponsored By:
LIVE MUSIC FROM
THE HOGMIRES
CUISINE FROM CHICAGO'S TOP CHEFS
BEER, WINE & CRAFT COCKTAILS
2026 SPONSORS
2026 CHEF LINEUP
Damien Casten
Candid Wines
Chef Barry Sorkin
Smoque BBQ
Chef Stephanie Izard
Girl and the Goat
Chef Jose Sosa
The Greggory
Chef Sebastian White
The Evolved Network
Chef Leigh Omilinsky
Daisies
Chef Esther Griego
Bittersweet
Michael Killmer
Aguasol Tequila
Carol Goldman
Carol's Cookies
Chef Pat Sheerin
Cira
Chef Won Kim
Kimski
Chef Paul Virant
Gaijin
Carlos Cuarta
Diplomatico Rum
David Weeks
Life on Marz Brewing
Chef Mary Eder-McClure
Cafe Yaya
Chef Phillip Foss
EL Ideas
Chocolatier Katherine Duncan
Katherine Anne Confections
Eric Puffer
Sapporo Brewing
Chef Zach Engel
Galit
Chef Chris Curren
The Graceful Ordinary
Chef Margaret Pak
Thattu
Chef Lawrence Letrero
Bayan Ko & Bayan Ko Diner
Chef Thomas Leavitt
White Oak Gourmet
Chef Gale Gand
Gale's Bread and Butter
Chefs Aaron Patten
Pompette
Chef Greg Laketek
Salumi Chicago
Chef Dan Raskin
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen
Chef Stephen Dunne
Volo
Grillmaster Phil Wingo
Porkmafia
Chef Stephanie Hart
Brown Sugar Bakery
Andrew Lim
Perilla
Susan Rosentreter
Sagamore and Disaronno
Wilson Torres
Whistle Pig Whiskey
Trevor Rose Hamblin
Old Irving Brewing
Chef Jacob Saben
Coda Di Volpe
Chef Joseph Rizza
Prime and Provisions
Melly Barajas
Leyenda de Mexico
Chef Samantha DeMichael
Flock and Forage
Kevin Cary
Begyle Brewing
Chef Tom Van Lente
TVL Culinary
Erick Candelas
Solterino Native Gin
Cesar Ramirez
The Lakefront Restaurant
Mike Gemma
Haymarket Brewing
VIP TICKETS
Upgrade your night by purchasing VIP tickets! VIP tickets include reserved priority seating at a table, an exclusive VIP hour with additional food and drink, and first glance at the silent auction. Elevate your evening while supporting a great cause. VIP tickets are limited so secure your tickets today! Purchase individual tickets or a private table for 8.
EVENT DETAILS
Theater on the Lake
2401 N Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
5:30-6:30PM VIP hour
6:30-9:30PM General Admission
Valet parking available.
Cocktail attire
TICKETS AND PRICING:
General Admission - $145
Admission for one guest to this year's Cooking Up A Cure at Theater On The Lake. Includes food, drink, live music, and access to the silent auction
VIP Admission - $225 - Sold Out!
Admission for one VIP ticket to Cooking Up A Cure at Theater On The Lake. Includes food, drink, access to the silent auction, priority seating, and admission to our VIP hour (5:30-6:30) with exclusive food and drink options.
VIP Table - $2,000 - Sold Out!
Admission for 8 VIP guests to Cooking Up A Cure at Theater On The Lake. Includes food, drink, live entertainment, access to the silent auction, priority seating at a reserved table, and admission to VIP hour (5:30-6:30) with specialty food/drink.