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'Chef Showdown' To Raise Funds For Loaves & Fishes
Chefs from Bev's and Allegory will face off at this fun event, which brings in money to help support local families in need.

NAPERVILLE, IL — Gourmet food, signature cocktails and more will be offered to help raised money for families in need during the Loaves & Fishes 2023 Chef Showdown, set for April 19.
Chefs from Allegory and Bev's will craft dishes with the help of local "celebrity sous chefs" that include:
- Kelly Douglas
- Megan Lynch
- Tom Miers
- Chuck Nelson
Judges will vote on the best cuisine during the showdown, which is to be hosted by Nicki Anderson, who is on the Loaves & Fishes board of directors.
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My Chef Catering will serve up cocktails, including a signature drink that visitors can sip in an Ice Bar in the building's walk-in cooler.
“We are thrilled to be hosting Chef Showdown and are very grateful to our partners, sponsors, and guests.” Loaves & Fishes CEO and President Mike Havala said in a statement.
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Havala added, “We are looking forward to a unique, fun, and memorable event that will make an impact on families in need.”
Tickets to the event are $125 per person. Click the link to buy tickets to the 2023 Chef Showdown.
What: 2023 Chef Showdown
When: April 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Ct., Aurora
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