NEW LOCATION:  Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

April 26, 2026

VIP Admission: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

General Admission: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Savor gourmet tastings by top chefs, sip signature cocktails, and enjoy live music in a vibrant, flavorful celebration!

Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026, for our 29th year of the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch, held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. As a guest, you will enjoy delicious brunch bites prepared by top chefs throughout the nation, fine wines and brunch cocktails, live entertainment and an attractive auction!

Host

Ivan Thomas is the founder of DETV, Delaware’s premier broadcast and digital media network. Known across the state for his ability to energize a room and connect people through storytelling, Ivan brings the same passion for community that drives his work every day on air. Tonight he combines two of his greatest loves: celebrating the people who feed our neighbors and shining a spotlight on the culinary talent right here in Delaware.

2026 Participating Chefs

Nana Araba Nana Araba As seen on the current season of Top Chef	Dana Herbert Desserts by Dana Newark, Delaware
Sieger Bayer barBerria As seen on the current season of Top Chef	Rhoda Magbitang CanoeHouse Kona, Hawaii As seen on the current season of Top Chef
Patrick Bradley Jamestown Hospitality Group Wilmington, Delaware	Michele Mitchell Janssen’s Market Greenville, Delaware
Brittany Cochran Stagioni Charlotte, North Carolina As seen on the current season of Top Chef	Bruce Moffett Barringtons Charlotte, North Carolina
Sean Corea Lewes Oyster House Lewes, Delaware	Deb Paquette etch Nashville, Tennessee
Amber Croom And 4 Dessert	Larry Schreiber Schreibers on Rye Charlotte, North Carolina
Antimo DeMeo Bardea Restaurant Group Wilmington, Delaware	Aubrey Shaffer The Golden Approach Baltimore, Delaware
Ross Essner and Julianna Lewis  Columbus Inn Wilmington, Delaware	Steve Taplin Bar Reverie Greenville, Delaware
Yassmeen Haskins Jackson Beye Beignets Baltimore, Maryland	Dru Tevis and Chase Cline brûlé bakery Dewey Beach, Delaware
Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite EsterEv Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Alex Velez Hearth Kitchen Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Wines, Spirits, Craft Brews and Specialty Cocktails

Larmarca
Diego

Entertainment

Boots N Skirts

Presenting Sponsor

Transportation Sponsor

Marquee Sponsor

Gourmet Sponsors

Culinary Sponsors

Agilent	New Castle County Government
Capital One	Patricia and Greg Schulze
Clear Channel Outdoor
Tom Coons and Jeanne Rapley	Westin Wilmington
Jane and Steve Goldberg

Belgian Waffle Sponsors

Toast Sponsors

Morning Brew Sponsors

Social Media Partners

Naomi Blanco Torres
IG: @naom.eats

Experience art in the making as featured artist, Cony Madariaga creates a live painting throughout the evening. This one-of-a-kind piece will be completed during the event and offered for bidding in the auction.

Cony Madariaga
Visual Artist, Teaching Artist, and Curator

Planning Committee