Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow invites you to support our 14th annual MEN WHO COOK fundraiser! It's a fun and casual tasting event featuring 30+ amateur & professional/commercial cooks serving samples of their favorite APPETIZER/SIDE-DISH, ENTREE, or DESSERT for you to judge.
From savory to sweet, our talented amateur and professional chefs will be serving up their best recipes for you to enjoy. Don't miss this opportunity to taste AMAZING food while supporting programs that provide HOPE, HEALING & JUSTICE for children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence. Grab your friends and family and come hungry - you won't leave that way!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
6pm to 9pm
J.J.C. Weitendorf Center - 17840 W Laraway Road, Joliet
Cash Bar by On The Rocks ● Raffles
Kids Activities ● Music by the JIB Brothers
100% of the proceeds support the Will County Children's Advocacy Center - founded in 1995 by Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow to provide hope, healing and justice for children who have endured severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence.
VIP ANONYMOUS SPONSOR - $10,000
VIP PRESENTING SPONSOR
2023 MEN WHO COOK- Oct. 21, 2023
2023 WINNERS
APPETIZER
- MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP ON A CHIP: Distinct Visual Solutions - Bernie Avila, Cesar Cardenas & Paul Reyes-
- MINI GYRO: Shorewood Police Dept.
- ITALIAN MEATBALLS: Will County Board Member Mark Revis - Dist. 8 Plainfield
- MONSTER MASH POTATOES: First Secure Bank - Mike Rittof & Jay Bergman
- SOUTHERN STYLE GRAPE SALAD: Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold
- SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE: Mokena Police Dept. - Owen Price
- WESTERN BITES II: Will County Sheriff's Dept.
- SMOKED PULLED PORK SANDWICH: Bolingbrook Police Dept. - Jason Mitchem & Pete Moranda
- SHORT RIB GNOCCHI: Mokena Police Dept. - Jason Louthan
- MINI PUMPKIN TREAT: Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - FACILITIES DEPT.
- DEMS BUNS DOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS: Andrew Dowding Family
- CASHEW CARAMEL SHORTBREAD BARS: Ray Boutte' CITGO Lemont Refinery
- MARINATED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN w/ TROPICAL SLAW - Michael Stephans, Silver Cross Hospital
- LOBSTER BITES w/ TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES - Rick Jerding, West End Tool & Die, All American Recycling
- Shorewood Police Dept w/ Chief Arnold
- Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant - FACILITIES DEPT.
- Lockport Police Dept. - Chris Neyhart
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MEN WHO COOK 2022
- Paul Retzke & Kevin Frazier Shorewood Police Department (Shorewood Smoked Shotgun Shell)
- John Arizzi & Chris Neyhart Lockport Police Department (Neyhart Nibblers)
- David Reavis Jr. & Jason Opiola Crest Hill Police Department (BLT Dip)
2022 DESSERT WINNERS:- Bob Fox & Daisy Fox Omega Plumbing (Bread Pudding w/ Bourbon Cream Sauce)
- Andrew Dowding & Aidan Krier (Grandma D’s Cookie Bars)
- Scott Gryder & Marty Shanahan (Homemade Ice Cream)
2022 SIDE DISH WINNERS:- Mike Rittof & Jay Bergman First Secure Community Bank/First Secure Bank - Joliet (Monster Mashed Potatoes)
- Mike Ryan & Dominic Thielmann Romeoville Police Department (Elotes-Mexican Corn)
- Bruce Grahm & Mary Grahm Will County Sheriff FOP Lodge #94 (Buffalo Mac ‘ N Cheese)
2022 PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL CHEFS:
- Michael Stephans & Peter Martin Silver Cross Hospital (Shrimp Etouffee)
- Rick Jerding & Matt Eilers - West End Tool and Die/All American Recycling (Duck Carnitas)
- Eduardo Nepomuceno & Carlo Villagracia Edrolls Filipino Fusion (Eggrolls)
2022 ENTREE WINNERS:- Shaun Moran & Vinnie DiSalvo - Will County Sheriff's Office (Investigators Surprise)
- Louis Manzella & Andy Hensel (Mississippi Poh Boy Sliders)
- Charles Pelkie Lauren Staley Ferry Will County Clerk (Chinese Triple Pepper Beef)
2022 DISPLAY WINNER:
Daniel Crane - "Stranger Things" Theme
MEN WHO COOK 2019 VIDEO
- Red Carpet Interviews by WJOL's Lynne, Mary & Natalie
- Cook Interviews by Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman and WJOL's Kevin Kollins
- Special THANK YOU to JCTV's Dick & Millie Schuster for filming and editing!
MEN WHO COOK 2019 WINNERS
APPETIZER
- Meatball Stuffed Arancini - Jonathan Zambrano, Renova Bodyworks
- Specialty Seasoned Pretzels & Cheese Dip – Crest Hill Police Dept. with Joel Steen
- Smoked Salmon – Dan Pohrte
SIDE DISH
- Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese – Bob Fox of OMEGA Plumbing
- Pork Bao – Kris Cheranichit and Steve Golub
- QuesaGRUNDYllas– Jeff Brown of Will County State’s Attorney’s Office
ENTRÉE
- Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf (w/ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) – Shorewood Police Dept. with Paul Hulbert & Jason Barten
- “Da-Sausage” – Channahon Police Department, and Mahoney, Silverman & Cross Law Firm
- Caribbean Pork Tenderloin w/ Peach Chutney – Joe Garbin of Garbin Insurance
DESSERT
- Butterscotch Butterfinger Delight – Joliet Fire Department with Nate Kren, Chris Kinsella & Eric Mattson
- Assorted Cupcakes - Patrick Marcum & Brett Marcum – Glen Marcum Foundation
- Nutella Marshmallow Sandwich - Daniel Crane – Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside
PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL
- Lobster Roll– Peter Martin of Silver Cross Hospital
- Chipolte Mashed Potato w/ Shredded Beef, Tequila Horseradish & Corona Shrimp on a Plantain Chip w/ Avocado Sauce & Mango Salsa– Thomas Moreno of The Blue Taco/United Way of Will County
- Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Marzell Richardson of Richardson’s Catering
Past Photos/Videos
MEN WHO COOK 2019 VIDEO
- Red Carpet Interviews by WJOL's Lynne, Mary & Natalie
- Cook Interviews by Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman and WJOL's Kevin Kollins
- Special THANK YOU to JCTV's Dick & Millie Schuster for filming and editing!
MEN WHO COOK 2019 WINNERS
APPETIZER
- Meatball Stuffed Arancini - Jonathan Zambrano, Renova Bodyworks
- Specialty Seasoned Pretzels & Cheese Dip – Crest Hill Police Dept. with Joel Steen
- Smoked Salmon – Dan Pohrte
SIDE DISH
- Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese – Bob Fox of OMEGA Plumbing
- Pork Bao – Kris Cheranichit and Steve Golub
- QuesaGRUNDYllas– Jeff Brown of Will County State’s Attorney’s Office
ENTRÉE
- Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf (w/ Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) – Shorewood Police Dept. with Paul Hulbert & Jason Barten
- “Da-Sausage” – Channahon Police Department, and Mahoney, Silverman & Cross Law Firm
- Caribbean Pork Tenderloin w/ Peach Chutney – Joe Garbin of Garbin Insurance
DESSERT
- Butterscotch Butterfinger Delight – Joliet Fire Department with Nate Kren, Chris Kinsella & Eric Mattson
- Assorted Cupcakes - Patrick Marcum & Brett Marcum – Glen Marcum Foundation
- Nutella Marshmallow Sandwich - Daniel Crane – Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside
PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL
- Lobster Roll– Peter Martin of Silver Cross Hospital
- Chipolte Mashed Potato w/ Shredded Beef, Tequila Horseradish & Corona Shrimp on a Plantain Chip w/ Avocado Sauce & Mango Salsa– Thomas Moreno of The Blue Taco/United Way of Will County
- Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Marzell Richardson of Richardson’s Catering