Chefs For Equality 2025
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announces the return of Chefs for Equality (CFE), a culinary event supporting LGBTQ+ rights and equality. This year’s edition—Everything Everywhere All at Once—takes place Monday, October 27, 2025.
Chefs for Equality 2025 is reimagining its signature experience with a fresh, elevated format: five exclusive collaborative dinners hosted by some of the DMV’s most celebrated chefs, mixologists, and restaurateurs. Each intimate event (welcoming 60–80 guests) will deliver bold flavors, powerful storytelling, and shared commitment to LGBTQ+ equality — all in unforgettable settings designed to spark conversation and connection. Each experience will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an extravagant cocktail reception, followed by a multi-course paired dinner and guest appearances.
“Chefs for Equality shines a spotlight on the strength and solidarity of the DMV’s vibrant restaurant scene,” says writer David Hagedorn, the gala’s creator and chair. “This new format is a powerful expression of the resilience and inventive spirit that celebrates culinary excellence while championing equality.”
Tickets are now available at chefsforequality.org for five exclusive, immersive dinner experiences:
CUT by Wolfgang Puck – Host Chef Wolfgang Puck in collaboration with Chefs Andrew Ho and Ligia Barros (CUT), Amy Brandwein (Centrolina), Harley Peet (Bas Rouge), and Bryan Voltaggio (Wye Oak Tavern)
Moon Rabbit – Host Chefs Kevin Tien and Susan Bae, in collaboration with Chefs Rob Rubba (Oyster Oyster), Ryan Ratino (Bresca, Jont) and Ellin Yin (a.kitchen+bar), Satang Ruangsangwatana and Prapavadee Limvatana (Six Ways to Sunday), Seng Luangrath (Baan Mae), and Paolo Dungca (Kaya)
The Duck and the Peach – Host Chefs Katarina Petonito and Rochelle Cooper in collaboration with Chefs Johanna Hellrigl (Ama), Matt Adler (Caruso’s Grocery), Carlos Delgado (Causa), Jova Urriolla (Colada Shop), Mike Friedman and Robert Cain (Red Hen), Simon Lam (Tiger Fork), Ria Montes (Fish Shop Bar & Restaurant), and Kareem Queeman (Mr. Bake)
Acqua Bistecca – Host Chef Colin Clark in collaboration with Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra (MITA), Ruben Garcia (Casa Teresa), Tony Chittum (Iron Gate, Vermillion), Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss (Pascual) and Scott Drewno (Fried Rice Collective)
Perry’s – Host Chef Masako Morishita in collaboration with Audrey Angeles (Forst & Flourish) and David Guas (Neutral Ground)
For those unable to attend one of the five immersive dinner experiences, Chefs for Equality invites supporters to join the celebration through its extraordinary online auction from Monday, October 20th through 27th. From October 27th through November 2nd, participating restaurants and bars around the DMV will be participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” offering exciting specials and donating a portion of those sales to the HRCF. For a full list of auction items and restaurants participating in “Chefs for Equality Promotional Week,” please visit chefsforequality.org.