June 7, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
June 7, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Urban Outfitters HQ
5000 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112
The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia 2025
Kick off summer with the 2025 Great Chefs Event Philadelphia! This event is the original ALSF culinary event hosted by Chef Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin. More than 30 superstar chefs from across the country will come together under one roof to serve samplings of their signature dishes at this family-friendly event.
Guests will have the chance to taste delectable food, bid on fabulous auction items and celebrate 18 years of this amazing event, alongside their favorite chefs. Join the movement to end childhood cancer by supporting The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia.
For more information, contact Mikey Tauber at [email protected]
Ticket Options
General Admission - $225* ($125 tax-deductible)
*Will increase to $255 after Thursday, May 1, 2025.
VIP Ticket - $500 ($350 tax-deductible) - Limited quantity available
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Access to the VIP area
- Invitation to the after-party
All Access Ticket - $1,200 ($1,000 tax-deductible) - Limited quantity available
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Access to the VIP area
- Invitation to the after-party
- Invitation to the exclusive Welcome Dinner on Friday, June 6, 2025. Mingle with participating chefs in an intimate environment.
Meet the Chefs
Check out the 2025 Chef List*
Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp (Philadelphia, PA) – Her Place, My Loup
Ann Kim (Minneapolis, MN) – Pizzeria Lola, Young Joni
Anthony Mangieri (New York, NY) – Una Pizza Napoletana
Billy Durney (New York, NY / Miami, FL) – Red Hook Tavern, Hometown BBQ
Cesare Casella (New York, NY / Miami, FL) – Casella’s
Chris Bianco (Phoenix, AZ / Los Angeles, CA) – Pizzeria Bianco
Dan Richer (Jersey City, NJ) – Razza
Donald Link (New Orleans, LA) – Herbsaint, Peche
Drew Nieporent - (New York, NY) – Nobu 57
Evan Funke (Los Angeles, CA) – Funke, Mother Wolf, Felix Trattoria, Tre Dita
Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli (Brooklyn, NY) – Frankies Spuntino
Franklin Becker (New York, NY) – Point Seven NYC
Greg Vernick (Philadelphia, PA) – Vernick Food and Drink
Isabel Coss (Washington D.C.) – Pascual, Lutèce
Jeff Michaud (Philadelphia, PA) – Osteria
Joe Beddia (Philadelphia, PA) – Pizzeria Beddia
John Tesar (Dallas, TX) - Knife
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (Los Angeles, CA) – Jon & Vinny’s
Jonathan Benno (New York, NY) – Four Twenty Five
Jonathan Waxman (New York, NY) – Barbuto, Jams
Joseph Manzare (San Francisco, CA) – Chef
Katsuya Fukushima (Washington D.C.) – Tonari
Kelly Whitaker (Denver, CO) – The Wolf's Tailor
Ken Oringer (Boston, MA) – Uni Restaurant
Melissa Rodriguez (New York, NY) – Crane Club
Michael Cimarusti (Los Angeles, CA) – Connie & Ted’s / Providence
Michael Solomonov (Philadelphia, PA) – Dizengoff
Michele Forgione (Montreal, QC) – Impasto
Ming Tsai (Big Sky, MO) – Yellow Stone Club
Nancy Silverton (Los Angeles, CA) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Neal Fraser (Los Angeles, CA) – Red Bird
Nick Elmi (Philadelphia, PA) – Laurel, Lark, Landing Kitchen
Nina Compton (New Orleans, LA) – Compere Lapin
Nok Suntaranon (Philadelphia, PA) – Kalaya
Paul Kahan (Chicago, IL) – Publican Quality Bread
Rob Gentile (Los Angeles, CA) – Stella West Hollywood
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland, OH / Charlotte, NC) - Fahrenheit
Sarah Grueneberg (Chicago, IL) – MonteVerde Restaurant & Pastificio
Sherry Yard (Manhattan Beach, CA) – Bakery by the Yard
Shola Olunloyo (Philadelphia, PA) – Studio Kitchen
Tia & Matt Raiford (Brunswick, GA) – Strong Roots 9
*list subject to change
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
- Harrison and Sara Klein
- Inspira Marketing
- Paperless Solutions Inc.
- Tito's Handmade Vodka
Gold Sponsors
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- Chef's Warehouse
- General Floor
- Starr Restaurants
- The Kordsmeier Family
Bronze Sponsors
- Hunger for Healing
- Inge & Dick Webster
- Kathy and Dan Dugan
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Sara Moyer at [email protected].
PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP - $50,000 ($44,000 tax-deductible)
- 50 Tickets to the event
- Access to the VIP section
- 8 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on Friday, June 6
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include branded item in chef gift bags
- Opportunity to have brand activation at event
- Logo included on step and repeat
- 10 Tickets to the after-party
- Company Logo listed on event signage
- Company logo with link to company website listed on ALSF website
DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP - $25,000 ($20,500 tax-deductible)
- 30 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- 4 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on Friday, June 6
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include a branded item in chef gift bags
- 6 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on event signage
- Company name listed on ALSF website
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - $10,000 ($7,000 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- 2 Tickets to the exclusive chef welcome reception on Friday, June 6
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by emcee throughout the event
- Opportunity to include branded item in chef gift bags
- 4 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on event signage
- Company name listed on ALSF website
GOLD SPONSORSHIP - $5,000 ($3,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on event signage
- Company name listed on ALSF website
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - $1,000 ($800 tax-deductible)
- 2 Tickets to the event
- Access to VIP section
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event an hour before it opens to the public
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- Company name listed on event signage
- Company name listed on ALSF website
*To be recognized on The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia signage and collateral, commitment must be received by Friday, May 2nd.
Auction
Donate your tickets, tangibles, time, or talent to bettering the lives of children. You will be recognized for your donation both online and at the event. In addition to demonstrating your support, remember that an auction donation can result in a new client or customer and that all donations are tax-deductible. Fill out an auction donation form to donate to this year's auction.
If you have questions about the auction, contact Sara Moyer at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering for the event? We're happy to have your help! Please complete the volunteer form by Friday, May 2. Contact Sara Moyer at [email protected] with any questions.