Chicago’s biggest farm-to-table night returns with unlimited live-fire tastings and craft drinks from 100 top city restaurants
There’s something special about a farm-to-table dinner—the food just tastes better when it is picked ripe, still tender, delicate, and juicy.
So, what an event where you can enjoy an unlimited farm-to-table dinner, sampling dishes from some of the best restaurants all in one place.
For 25 years, Chef BBQ has been the gathering that brings together local growers in Chicago and the chefs who prepare their food at the same table, and it returns this Thursday!
Chicago’s 25th annual Chef BBQ returns September 10
The Green City Market fundraiser is back this Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The unlimited tastings from 100 of Chicago’s top restaurants, alongside craft cocktails, wine, beer, and live-fire cooking— all based on ingredients sourced directly from the Green City Market’s network of local, sustainable farmers. Brewers, distillers, winemakers, and mixologists will also be part of the lineup, ensuring it’s as much a drinks event as a food one.
The menu spans everything from peak-season Midwest produce to globally inspired dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options throughout.
Beyond the tastings, Chef BBQ functions as Green City Market’s primary fundraiser for the year. Revenue supports the organization’s work sustaining small-scale sustainable farmers, running food education programs for all ages, and expanding access to locally grown food across Chicago neighborhoods.
Tickets and full event details are available on the Green City Market website. VIP doors open at 4:00 PM and general admission at 5:00 PM; the event runs until 8:00 PM.