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SUMMARY:Chicago Great Bakes Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago for the inaugural Chicago Great Bakes Challenge—an exclusive showcase where ten exceptional women from local culinary schools compete for career-boosting prizes and experiences with industry leaders. Spectators will experience the competition and judging LIVE\, with complimentary coffee and wine service for the afternoon—and\, of course\, the contestants’ sweet and savory creations. Read on for more detail about the impressive roster of judges and prizes! \nTickets: $95.00/person (beverages and pastry included) \nDate: Sunday\, June 7\, 2026 \nTime: 2PM – 5PM \nLocation: Birch Roads Cellar (Lincoln Park) 1113 W. Armitage St.\, Chicago \nAll proceeds benefit Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago scholarship fund\, as well as 100% of additional donations at checkout. \nOur Panel of Judges\nSome of Chicago’s most esteemed baking and pastry professionals will judge the competition. Chicago Dames and local legends Gale Gand and Yudith Bustos Taleno are joined by Chef Justin Lerias of acclaimed pastry hotspot\, Del Sur Bakery\, in support of advancing the next generation of culinary excellence. \nEvent Partners\nThis competition is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and : \nThe Great Chicago Bakes Title Sponsor\nPlugrà Premium European Style Butter – First Place Prize \nThe Great Chicago Bakes Event Sponsor\nNational Honey Board – 2nd Place Prize \nPrize Experiences for Top 3 Contestants Courtesy Of:\nCallebaut Chocolate Immersion | Pretty Cool Ice Cream Custom Pop Experience – Dana Cree\, Founder | Publican Quality Bread Bakery Internship – Greg Wade\, Partner \nCraft Ingredient Partners\nBurlap & Barrel | Callebaut Chocolate | Caputo Flour | Sunstarr Apparel \nHospitality Partners\nGoddess & the Baker \nCompete\nAre you a pastry student ready to step into the spotlight? Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago is looking for exceptional young\nwomen from local culinary schools to compete in our inaugural Chicago Great Bakes Challenge — an exclusive\nshowcase competing for career-boosting prizes and exposure to industry leaders. \nEvery dish tells a story. This is your chance to tell yours to a room full of Chicago’s most influential food and hospitality professionals — and to the judges who are actively looking for emerging talent to champion. This is more than a competition. It’s an opportunity to impress the very people who can help shape the next chapter of your career — and walk away with prizes that open real doors. Compete for a $2\,500 cash prize for further education\, a resume-worthy hands-on experience\, and social media\nrecognition on Les Dames Chicago channels. Second and Third place will also be awarded prizes and media coverage. \nIf you are: \n\nCurrently enrolled in pastry arts education or a 2026 graduate\nFocus or interest in pastry arts\nReady to present an original creation\nEager to connect with industry mentors & leaders\n\n…you are eligible to compete! \nPlease apply using the form here. \nSupport\nCan’t attend but want to fund scholarships for women pursuing a culinary career; grants to organizations that focus on issues of health\, nutrition\, community and food security; and educational programs and events designed to support women in the culinary field.? Support our philanthropic work here. \n\n\nWhat: Chicago Great Bakes Challenge\nWhen: Sunday\, June 7th\, 2026\nWhere: Birch Road Cellars Lincoln Park – 1113 W Armitage Street\, Chicago\n\nWho: Open to Dames and friends
URL:https://lesdameschicago.org/event/chicago-great-bakes-challenge/
LOCATION:Birch Road – Lincoln Park\, 1113 W. Armitage\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614
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