About Leading Men 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 2023 event:

saturday, november 4   *   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


2022 TIP JAR WINNERS

1st Place - Shane Laubach for the Hostess House

2nd Place - Rachel Creech for the Grant County Rescue Mission (in memory of Rick Berbereia)

3rd Place - Tom Gearhart for Family Service Society

4th Place - Brian Conwell for Grant County 4-H

5th Place - Lauren Belcher for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation



2021

Shane Laubach


2020

Shane Laubach


2019

Tim Root


2018

Kyle Strohman


2017 

Jason Ford


2016

Isaac Horner


2015

Isaac Horner


2014, Inaugural Year

Charlie Wallace

BEST DISH AWARDS

2022 Winners

FAVORITE OVERALL DISH

Pork Carnitas Street Tacos prepared by Paul Krcmarik


FAVORITE APPETIZER

Seafood Nachos prepared by Ronald Morrell Jr.


FAVORITE ENTREES (2 winners)

Chicken Pasta Primavera prepared by Brian Conwell and Enchiladas prepared by Tino Mitchener


FAVORITE SIDE DISH

Potato Soup prepared by Nick McKinley


FAVORITE DESSERT

Cherry Pecan Dessert with Amaretto Whip prepared by Tim Harris


BOARD CHOICE AWARD

Baklava prepared by Lauren Belcher



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, Chef Communications

(765) 667-9580


Dianne Harris and Jared Matchette, Tickets & Tip Jars

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


Mia Owen (JAC Creative), Graphic Design and Social Media

(419) 967-5330


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


Jennifer Stallsmith, Youth Chefs & Logistics
(765) 618-4423