Chicago chefs to create meals using items from food pantry in 2nd annual Culinary Battle Royale

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Chicago chefs hosting event cooking only with items from food pantry

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The second annual "Culinary Battle Royale" is happening next Tuesday.

Chefs will create meals using food pantry staples from Care for Friends in Edgewater.

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Proceeds help the nonprofit in its mission to address food, housing and healthcare issues.

Chefs Jacquelyn Lord of The Dinner Belle and David Welch of Kitchn Studio joined ABC7 to talk more about the event and brought in meals to taste.

The full interview can be viewed in the video player above.

The Culinary Battle Royale is Tuesday, July 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Aura on the Lake.

Tickets are available online from the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce.

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