Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raises over $100k at 25th annual Chef Fest

Posted March 27, 2025 3:03 pm

By Keith Hartenberger, Endeavor Health

Bob Ceddia of Elmhurst selects a sample item from featured restaurant COA at The Drake Oak Brook. Courtesy of Endeavor Health

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raised $103,000 at its 25th annual Chef Fest on Feb. 6 at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The event, which was attended by nearly 350 people, included a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and caterers.

Chef Fest 2025 participants included Antico Posto, Anyway's Pub, Brook's Kitchen & Tap, Cafe Liberty, COA at the Drake Oak Brook, Devon Seafood + Steak, Ella's Italian Pub — Elmhurst, Gatto's Italian Restaurant & Bar, Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Oak Brook, Golden Boy Barbecue, Jarosch Bakery, Labriola Ristorante, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Lucca Osteria, Lucille at Drury Lane, Modern Plate, Pinstripes, Redstone American Grill, Roka Akor, RoughEdges Confectionery, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks at Elmhurst Hospital, Violi and Wildflower Café at Elmhurst Hospital.

A signature dish from Roka Akor in Oak Brook. Courtesy of Endeavor Health

Proceeds from Chef Fest support future service enhancements to ensure Elmhurst Hospital maintains its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art health care to the community.

Tina Crawley of Hillside prepares to enjoy the culinary creations of featured restaurants at Chef Fest. Courtesy of Endeavor Health

Steven Hartenstein serving alongside Chef Federico Comacchio, Lucca Osteria & Bar, Oak Brook. Courtesy of Endeavor Health

Dr. Kimberley Darey, President, Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital with featured restaurant RoughEdges Confectionery, Elmhurst. Courtesy of Endeavor Health

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