# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chef's Specialty 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a culinary tasting tour as local chefs share a sample of one of their favorite dishes. You get to be the judge and cast your vote for the winning chef. All proceeds help further our vision of a community where no senior is hungry or forgotten. 

Featured Chefs

Advanced Culinary Class - Kent Career Tech Center

Andy Krause - Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Barbara Johnson - Honeybee's Kitchen & Catering

Bryan Newton - 131 Sportsbar & Lounge at Gun Lake Casino Resort

Chris Wessely - Noodlepig

Jake Schulz - Two Beards Deli

Matt Schumaker & Derrick McArthur - West Michigan Whitecaps

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan

Stefan & Jimmy Fahlen - The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co. & Arnie's Bakery

Stephen Kolavo - Eastern Kille

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Green Frog

Executive Sponsors
AF Group
LMCU
Varnum

Sous Chef Sponsors:
Doyle & Ogden
Fusion I.T. Millennia
Kathryn Chaplow
Meijer
Members First Credit Union
Progressive Companies
RoMan Manufacturing
Scott & Natalie Bernecker
SIBSCO

Deputy Chef Sponsors:
Brio Living Services
Gordon Food Service
Grand River Bank
Gun Lake Casino Resort
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Oliver Packaging
Plante Moran
Swift Printing
Yesterdog
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/chefs-specialty-2026/200030511529453
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, workshops, cooking, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Goei Center
- **lat**: 42.958589656109
- **long**: -85.688449084413
- **full address**: Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6254, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Chef's Specialty 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0a22198cb91c7d41231a80568c976288cdae72895799384b0391b92fcdd4e30b-rimg-w1200-h457-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1787476102

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chef's Specialty 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Chef's Specialty 2026 takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6254, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chef's Specialty 2026?
  - **A:** Chef's Specialty 2026 is organized by Meals on Wheels Western Michigan.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chef's Specialty 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chef's Specialty 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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