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March 20, 2027
CHEFS FOR HABITAT
"Back to the Eighties"

Everybody have fun tonight!

Join us for a totally rad time at the Wicomico Civic Center as we celebrate Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County’s 40th anniversary with our boadacious food-filled trip Back to the Eighties. 

Wear your sweetest threads from the era of mall hair and get ready to party like it’s 1989!

ATTEND THE GALA

TICKETS ON SALE FALL 2026

> SOLD ONLY THROUGH THE CIVIC CENTER BOX OFFICE

SPONSOR THE GALA

Support Homes, Communities, and Hope.

> SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE SUMMER 2026

DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION

Show Your Support By Donating an Item to the Silent Auction

> DONATE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE ITEM

Our Impact in Numbers

By supporting this important charity event, you are making an impact in your local community of Wicomico County, Maryland.

Here’s how you’ve helped:

$140,000

Raised by Chefs for Habitat in 2026

Families served with affordable homeownership since 1987
0 Homes
Home Repairs since 2013
0 Repairs

Congratulations to 2026’s Celebrity Fundraising Superstar Champion, Martin Hutchison, who brought in $11,500!

Chefs for Habitat Celebrities are local leaders who step into the spotlight for a high-energy fundraising challenge—raising critical support and awareness for safe, decent, affordable housing in our community.

Each Celebrity uses their influence to rally donations for Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. Last year, our Celebrities dreamed up creative appeal videos based on their favorite movies—professionally filmed and edited by our friends at PAC 14.

A panel of impartial judges selected the winning video, announced live at the event. Our winning Celebrity, Heather Wilson of GiveSendGo was recognized on stage. 

We are currently recruiting for 2027 Celebrity Fundraisers. Big personalities. Big creativity. Big impact. And, Big hair?

Become one of 2027’s most righteous Celebrity Fundraisers!

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Meet the 2027 Gala Chefs

Learn more about the Gala Chefs that make Chefs for Habitat possible.

Meet the Chefs

Celebrity Fundraisers

Meet the 2027 Celebrities

 Learn more about the 2027 Chefs Celebrities and support them as they raise funds for safe, decent, affordable homeownership. 

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cELEBRATED SPONSORS

Meet our Celebrated Sponsors

Meet the amazing sponsors that support our mission and help make Chefs for Habitat possible

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2027's Honorary Chair

Full Biography

This Year's Emcee

Dr. Lili Leonard

Black Dog Philanthropic Consulting

Full Biography

Dr. Lili Leonard is the founder of Black Dog Philanthropic Consulting, where she helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their fundraising, engage their communities, and secure the philanthropic support needed to bring ambitious ideas to life. A lifelong Marylander with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Lili is also a two-time graduate of Salisbury University. She regularly volunteers her time to emcee nonprofit events across the state and is thrilled to return to the Eastern Shore for Chefs for Habitat 2027!  

2027 Gala Chefs Coming Soon!

Every year, chefs from our local restaurants and catering companies step up to cook incredible signature dishes for our Chefs for Habitat guests. These Gala Chefs dedicate their time, resources, and considerable talent to build this signature event, and we give them outpourings of thanks for their skilled hands and giant hearts. Look below to meet our Gala Chefs from 2026.

Gala Chefs for 2027 coming soon!

Matthew Geel, Wor-Wic Community Culinary Arts Program

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TJ Ownby, Mad Hatter Cafe

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Liz Krauss, SoBo’s Wine and Beerstro

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Joe Bellia, Joe’s La Roma

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Meghan Weismiller, The Modern Graze

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Jason Myers, Roadie Joe’s

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David Wells, Wicomico County Culinary Arts/Parkside CTE

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LaToya Ward, 3 Generations

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Susan Patt, Cake Art

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India Thomas, Thomas Family Catering

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Cheyenne Simpler, The Groove

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DaRon Fosque & Tyres Parsons, JoJo’s Family Restaurant

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Tosha Bateman, B&J’s Soulful Creations

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Teera Lopez, Teera Thai Cuisine

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Christie McDowell, Belle Grove Tea Co.

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Troy Conway, Faithful Foods Concepts

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Joshua Parks, Playa Bowls- Salisbury

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Heather Hall & Shaina Daly, The Ugly Pie

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Kim Timmons, Flamingo Road Designs

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David Wharton, Cakes by David

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Tashana Phillips, DeCarla’s Treats

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Darlene Davis, Amazing Lee

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Ka’Terra Dettbarn & Chakirah Henry, Sweet Addiction, LLC

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Al Chandler, Dinner Express Catering

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2027 Celebrities Coming Soon!
Meet the 2026 Celebrity Fundraisers.

Tracie Twigg-Bartemy

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Brandon Bell

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Abbey Gold

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Heather Wilson

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Angela Clendenin

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Kevin Hughes

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Tara Blaine

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Mike Price

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Jennifer Lefebvre

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Kayla Harrison

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Christina Fuller

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Megan Outten

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Martin Hutchison

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OUR CELEBRITIES RAISED $33,000 IN 2026!

Our Celebrities Raise Funds to Support Habitat’s Mission to Ensure Safe, Attainable Homes for All.

$140,000

2026 FUNDING GOAL - met!!

$120,000

raised funding in 2025

MEET THE 2026 CHEFS CELEBRITIES

Learn more about 2026’s Chefs for Habitat Celebrities and explore how they broke fundraising records for Habitat

MEET THE CELEBRITIES

What Attendees Love Most About Chefs for Habitat

What our attendees have to save about our annual Chefs for Habitat Charity Event—here’s why you’ll want to join us!

"The Wicomico Habitat for Humanity Chefs Gala is one of our favorite events! It’s always a memorable and uplifting experience to support a very noble cause. The event is so well run, the fundraising experience is very efficient and the food is simply amazing."
Jill Hall
President, Landmark Insurance
"Chefs for Habitat is a great way to experience community partnership, have a great time, and contribute in a meaningful way. Habitat has made supporting the mission easy and fun!"
D'Shawn Doughty
Salisbury City Council President
"Barbara and I had a wonderful evening at Chefs For Habitat. Local chefs prepared delicious food. The variety of silent auction items was amazing. What a fun way to support Habitat!"
Dr. George Whitehead
Salisbury University
"Chefs for Habitat is always a highlight in our social calendar. We love the wonderful variety of food and auction items and being able to support such a critically important organization in our community."
Kristin & Patrick Gilbert
2020 Honorary Chairs
"Great Event with amazing food, raising money for a great cause!"
Melissa Geeslin
Goosehead Insurance
Press Release

Chefs for Habitat Returns

SALISBURY, MD – The Chefs for Habitat Gourmet Gala returns to the Wicomico Civic Center on Feb. 18, and this year, it’s bigger and better. Tickets are on sale now...

News

2022 Chefs for Habitat on Delmarva Life

Development Coordinator Christina Williams and one of our honorary chairs, J.D. Schroen had a sit down with Jimmy Hoppa and Lisa Bryant on the January 14 edition of Delmarva...

Meet Our Sponsors

We are so grateful for the support of these local businesses and organizations. Please show your support to these organizations by supporting them in return.

Become a Sponsor

"Duude" Diamond

"Party On" Platinum

"Tubular" Titanium

Seagull Disposal
Shore United Bank

"Grindage" Gold

Black Dog Philanthropic Consulting
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Balanced Financial Services
Sharp Water Culligan
Salisbury University
Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club

"Sweet" Silver

Taylor Bank

"Boadacious" Bronze

Taking a Look Back over the Years

The Habitat for Humanity has been hosting the Chefs for Habitat Gourmet Gala charity event since 2011. Take a look at  last year’s momentous event.

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