Ticket Information

tickets are no longer availalble

to be purchased online.  Please call

765-661-3071 to INQUIRE OR be placed

on our waitING LIST.



About Leaders who cook

LEAD Inc.'s annual cooking fundraiser


GRANT COUNTY LEADERS AND YOUNG ADULTS COMPETE FOR THE TITLE CHAMPION CHEF AS THEY PREPARE SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE DISHES.  EACH CHEF RAISES "TIPS" (DONATIONS) FROM GUESTS TO BENEFIT THE NONPROFIT OF THEIR CHOICE.  LAST YEAR THE EVENT RAISED MORE THAN $30,000 FOR 25 LOCAL CHARITIES!


join our 2024 event:

saturday, november 2   *   The Covenant Place EVENT CENTER   *   5:00 – 8:00 pm

come enjoy A unique culinary experience AND GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY!


are you passionate about a local non-profit? join the fun and recruit someone who loves to cook and raise money for your charity.



CHAMPION CHEFS

of previous years

2023 TIP JAR WINNERS

Champion - Shane Laubach for the Hostess House

2nd Place - Jeremy McMillan for Thompson-Ray House

3rd Place - David Miiller for Kiwanis of Grant Co.

4th Place - Lauren Belcher for JDRF

5th Place - Joe Wallace for King's Academy


2020-2022

Shane Laubach


2019

Tim Root


2018

Kyle Strohman


2017 

Jason Ford


2015-2016

Isaac Horner


2014, Inaugural Year

Charlie Wallace

BEST DISH AWARDS

2023 Winners

FAVORITE OVERALL DISH

Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs by David Miiller


FAVORITE APPETIZER

Rueben Pickle Bites by Paul Krcmarik


FAVORITE ENTREES (2 winners)

Doc Ford's Yucatan Shrimp by Michael Belcher

Honey Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin by Jeff Richardson


FAVORITE SIDE DISH

Pea Salad by Todd Parks


FAVORITE DESSERT

Bread Pudding with Homemade Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce by Libby Root


ESPRIT DE CORP AWARD

Caramel Pumpkin Applesauce by Rachel Creech



Our secret judges will be back in action this year!



FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

for Local Charities & non-profits

If you serve on a local charity board or are passionate about a local non-profit, take advantage of this event to raise money for your cause. The event was designed to benefit many organizations in Grant County. Enter a chef to represent your group. Brainstorm with your organization how to take advantage of the online tip jars, available October 1st through November 4th, and help fill your chefs tip jar with donations the night of the event. Use social media and creativity to promote your organization and fill your tip jar both online in advance and in person the day of the event!

Contact us

CJ McAbee-Reher, Committee Chair

(765) 506-3164


Ashley Hofer, Social Media

(765) 667-9580


Dianne Harris and Jared Matchette, Tickets & Tip Jars

(765) 661-3071 and (765) 661-3698


Mia Owen (JAC Creative), Graphic Design

(419) 967-5330


Tim Harris, Sponsorship & Chef Recruitment
(765) 661-5708


Jennifer Stallsmith, Teen Chefs
(765) 618-4423