Best Buddies Iowa Chef and Champion Challenge is a competitive event that hosts a dozen different local restaurants and chefs, as well as highlights our programs through a fundraising competition between our Champions. All of our Chefs and Champions are local leaders who promote Best Buddies mission of friendship and inclusion.

Champion Candidates commit to raising funds and awareness for Best Buddies throughout their campaign. Our Champions advocate for the Best Buddies mission and will generate countless opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. At the Best Buddies Chef and Champion Challenge celebration, we honor the Champions’ collective impact and name the ultimate Champion of the Year as well as Chef of the year.

Join us for an evening of food and friendship at the Knapp Center in Des Moines for hearty appetizers and desserts prepared by chefs from a dozen area restaurants and Best Buddies Iowa buddy pairs. We will have an all new program showcasing our work, as well as drinks, games and a live and silent auction! Hope to see you there!