Heroes Who Cook 2026, Benefiting Hope House

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Local "celebrities" team up with top local restaurants to compete to raise money for child abuse victims and see who can cook the best dish!

At Heroes Who Cook, event patrons sample all the gourmet creations created by our 18 celebrity + restaurant teams and vote for their favorites to determine the "People's Choice" award winners. Our panel of guest judges will conduct a blind tasting to determine the "Judges Choice" award winners. In addition to tastings of each team's featured dish, the event also includes complimentary beer, wine and cocktails; gourmet coffee creations; live music by Groovy 7; live and silent auctions; and more!

BEFORE THE EVENT
In the weeks leading up to the big Heroes Who Cook event, our celebrity + restaurant teams will compete to raise money for Children's Advocacy Center - Hope House by running their own special events and promotions. You can donate online toward your favorite team on our event website through Saturday, Oct. 31st to help them win the award for "Most Money Raised for Hope House!" 

LIVE AUCTION
At Heroes Who Cook, you'll have the chance to bid on our 2026 live auction highlight, a golf cart donated by Blackwell's Outdoor, Inc.!

ONLINE AUCTION
Regardless of whether or not you attend this year's event, you can still register to participate in our online auction, which will feature dozens of luxury items and unique experiences!

IMPORTANT NOTES
- You must have your ticket with you (printed or on your phone) to check in at the event.
- "Cocktail casual" attire requested. Please no jeans or T-shirts.
- Children under the age of 18 are strongly discouraged from attending, as this is an adult event. IDs will be checked at the bars.

Every dollar raised will provide hope, healing and justice to child abuse victims on Louisiana's Northshore!