Alex's Lemonade Culinary Events

Because of you, children with cancer and their families are finding hope, and we’d love to share what your generosity is making possible. 💛

Please join us for an inspiring conversation from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) Co-Executive Directors, Liz and Jay Scott, and special guest speakers, including an ALSF-funded researcher and childhood cancer family. Register for free at the link in comments.
Tune in to learn how your support is:

Fueling groundbreaking childhood cancer research
Helping families access lifesaving care
Advancing hope for kids who need it most

Kick off summer at the 2026 Great Chefs Event Philadelphia!🍽️🧑‍🍳 GreatChefsEvent.org

✅Delicious dishes

✅Refreshing cocktails

✅Exhilarating auctions

✅ All proceeds go toward childhood cancer research and family support

More than 30 renowned chefs are flying into Philly from across the country for the can’t-miss culinary event of the year. Don’t miss your chance to join us this June for an afternoon of absolute delights hosted by Chef Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin.
Act now to get an unbeatable deal with our early bird tickets before prices increase. The event is free to kids 12 and under, so you can enjoy every bit of fun and flavor with the whole family.

Big cheers to our Great Chefs Event chefs featured in Philly’s Michelin Guide! ⭐️

We’re so proud to see our chef partners earning the spotlight, and we’re honored to work with such inspiring culinary leaders who use their craft to help kids with cancer. 💛👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

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This Team 💛💛💛
We could not make this much impact for kids with cancer without your support.

Thank you to every, guest, chef, vendor and volunteer who made this year’s unforgettable. Special thanks to our presenting sponsors, Northwestern Mutual, Resy, Urban Outfitters and Volvo Cars for making today possible!💛 Together, every bite, sip and auction bid helped make a difference for kids with cancer. 🎗️

Chicago-native Chef has been making a difference with culinary events since 2008! This will be Chef Kahan’s 12th Great Chefs Event Philadelphia. Kahan and his team from will be serving up a delicious duck & sausage brochette with ramp salsa verde at this year’s event.

Chef Kahan is Partner and Executive Chef to his restaurant empire . Awarded Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation in 2013 and Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004, Kahan has earned the praise of many. We are grateful for his support to help kids with cancer year after year!

Presenting Sponsor Shoutout📣

Our partner has been generously hosting Great Chefs Event Philadelphia at their Navy Yard HQ since 2010! We thank them for providing this beautiful space year after year to help raise money for childhood cancer! 🎗️

We’re thrilled to have James Beard Award Winner return to Philadelphia on June 7 to help fight childhood cancer! 💛

Grueneberg is Chef/Co-owner of Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago’s West Loop. Since her childhood cooking with her grandparents on their ranch in Victoria, Texas, Grueneberg knew she was destined to work in the culinary world. Originally from Houston, Grueneberg moved to Chicago in 2005 to join the team at the award-winning Spiaggia under the leadership of Tony Mantuano. Beginning as a line cook, she quickly rose the ranks to Chef di Cucina in 2008 and then Executive Chef in 2010. During her tenure as Executive Chef, Spiaggia was awarded one Michelin Star for three consecutive years.

At this year’s Great Chefs Event, Chef Sarah will be serving a delicious mozzarella shooter with tomato dashi and giardiniera. We can’t wait to try a bite! 🧀🍅

I’m gathering some photos because today is National BBQ day and I want to post a carousel of a few bbq dishes from past GCEs. Might take me second to find the photos, but I wanted to run the idea by you and also caption before you log off!

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Chefs have served many delightful bbq dishes in past Great Chefs Events. What’s your favorite thing to bbq?

to the first ever L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade in 2010❤️ We truly can’t believe how fast time flies, but we’re so grateful for our supporters, new and old, who continue to help us fund childhood cancer research.

Let’s keep on fighting for kids with cancer! Get your L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade tickets for Oct. 5 before prices increase> LALAL.org

At one month away, Great Chefs Event Philadelphia is SOLD OUT! 💛💙💛💙

For those that have a ticket, we thank you for showing your support and we can’t wait to see you on June 7 for the delicious food, drinks and fun! If you are missing out, be sure to stay tuned for awesome content with the chefs you know and love!

You can still make a difference for kids with cancer by bidding on our silent auction! Stay tuned for more silent auction details.

Reminiscing on amazing days spent at The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia — cooking for an incredible cause with so many talented chefs. Can’t wait to be back on June 7th to support and help put an end to childhood cancer. -