VIP CabanasTake on Chef BBQ in style with a VIP cabana for your group, including luxurious lounge seating under a shaded tent. VIP cabana guests gain access to the event one hour early for exclusive face time with Chicago's top chefs and an opportunity to begin your tasting experience before General Admission guests arrive. VIP cabana guests also enjoy access to a bespoke VIP section, including premium seating, lawn games, trays for carrying all your small plates and beverages back to your cabana, and an exclusive VIP bar. Tickets include access to all 100+ small plates and beverage offerings available at the event; no need to purchase additional food or beverage tickets once inside. Cabanas are on presale now! To inquire about cabana reservations, please email giving@greencitymarket.org. |
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VIP ticketsVIP guests enjoy access to a bespoke VIP section, including premium seating, lawn games, trays for carrying all your small plates and beverages back to your table, and exclusive VIP bar offerings. VIPs also gain access to the event one hour early for exclusive face time with Chicago's top chefs and an opportunity to begin your tasting experience before General Admission guests arrive. Tickets include access to all 100+ small plates and beverage offerings available at the event; no need to purchase additional food or beverage tickets once inside. The main VIP section features an open, unreserved seating plan. Interested in a VIP experience with reserved seating for your group? Check out our premium cabana experience above. Subscribe(opens in a new window) to Green City Market's newsletter to be the first to know when Chef BBQ tickets go live. |
General AdmissionChef BBQ brings together 100+ of Chicago's best restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and beverage purveyors — all of whom are walking the talk when it comes to local, sustainable sourcing. Every dish (and many of the drinks) at Chef BBQ use ingredients grown by Green City Market's sustainability-certified farmers. Plus, Chef BBQ's not just about barbecue — featuring fresh, peak season flavors and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, there's something for everyone. General Admission tickets include access to all 100+ small plates and beverage offerings available at the event; no need to purchase additional food or beverage tickets once inside. GA tickets do not include seating. GA guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a gorgeous, gourmet picnic experience in the heart of Lincoln Park. Chef BBQ is also kid-friendly. Looking to bring kids ages 12 and under? Email bbq@greencitymarket.org for more info. Subscribe(opens in a new window) to Green City Market's newsletter to be the first to know when Chef BBQ tickets go live. |
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VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help bring Chef BBQ to life each year, supporting event set up and tear down, managing entrances and exits, helping with guest relations, and selling raffle tickets.
The sweetest part? Volunteers get to attend Chef BBQ for free (!) after the successful completion of their shifts. Chef BBQ volunteer shifts fill up fast, and priority consideration will be given to folks who have volunteered with Green City Market before. Sign up for our volunteer newsletter to be the first to know when Chef BBQ volunteer shifts go live.