Taste the Impact: Eat Well. Do Good.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

At Taste the Impact, your ticket does more than buy a meal - it removes financial barriers, funds licenses, and provides the stability needed for Impact students to focus on their success.

A new Impact cohort of rising culinary talent are immersed in a no-cost, intensive training program designed to launch careers in Chicago’s world-class hospitality industry.

After 8 weeks of intensive technical training - mastering knife skills, butchering, and food sanitation - these students face their final proving ground - their first real service. As their first "real world" customer, you will witness these aspiring chefs running a professional kitchen, executing a live service, and building the confidence they need before stepping into their four-week paid internships at some of Chicago’s top restaurants.

Your presence doesn’t just support a meal—it helps launch a career.

The Experience: This is a formal seated luncheon and live evaluation. During the service, our students will present each course, providing you with a front-row seat to their technical mastery and professional growth.

100% of your donation supports:

A Professional Toolkit - knife sets and chef uniforms ($500 value).
No-cost ServSafe Food Handler and Allergen licenses giving graduates immediate leverage in the job market.
Daily chef-prepared meals and transit stipends to maintain our 0% dropout rate due to transportation or food instability.

Come support - and taste -the future of Chicago's kitchens.

Attire: Business Casual

Parking: Onsite parking is available. The Hatchery is also steps away from the CTA Green Line (Kedzie-Lake stop).

Note on Dietary Restrictions: Our students are training in comprehensive recipe development. Please indicate any allergies and dietary restrictions during checkout, and our students will accommodate you during service.