Break out the Sandals and the Wayfarers

Top Chefs 2023, scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at the Hulman Center, is the signature fundraising event for the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6 p.m.
 
For the 15th year, 100+ local leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will share their favorite recipes with guests at THCM Top Chefs. This year’s theme is “Takin' It to the Beach” and what a perfect theme it is as this is the Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year and provides vital funds for the Museum’s overall financial wellbeing. Funds raised at the event support the Museum in its mission to “enrich our children's lives through the exploration of science and technology.” These critical funds are used to help us maintain exhibits, provide hands-on science programs, support scholarship programs and cover the overhead of maintaining a facility of this caliber.

Like you, we believe in the power of education. We are proud that our museum has become a source of pride for the entire Wabash Valley.
 
As mentioned, over 100 chefs from across the Wabash Valley will be vying for bragging rights following this year’s event. Be sure to help your favorite chef and team take home the night's highest honor by tipping them. Tips can be made online and at the event. Remember, this is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Your support makes a HUGE difference.

The Competition

  • The team that brings in the most total tips will be crowned the THCM Top Chefs Champions.
  • The top tip winner on each team will be recognized as a member of the THCM Dream Team All Star Team.  
  • The one chef that raises the most money will be the THCM MVP and receive the top award.
  • The Rookie chef that brings in the most tips will be named Rookie of the Year.​​

2023 Results

TOP CHEFS Big Kahuna
Chris Davies - $17,861
TOP CHEFS CHAMPIONS
​No Shoes Nation - $27,750.26
DONATION TOTAL
​$91,596.86

We hope you will join us in supporting this truly great cause.​