Chefs Unbridled

Chefs Unbridled is sold out! The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Polo Field at the Gates Mill Hunt Club, 7620 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills. Our chef lineup for our annual benefit include our lead Chef Chris Hodgson of Driftwood Restaurants and Catering and several more:

Chef Brad Race with The Last Page in Cleveland/Orange
Chef Ian Thompson
Chef Rusty Phillips from The Pompadour in Fairport Harbour
Chef Mike Schoen with Eugene's in Chagrin Falls
Chef Kevin Lanning from Hook and Hoof in Willoughby
Chef Marielis Navarro with Tumbao 58 in Cleveland

Online ticket sales for our raffle have closed

Guests may purchase tickets at our event, Sept. 19. The package is valued at more than $1,200 and includes these eight select bottles; and four tequila’s:

Blantons Original Single Barrel
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey
Eagle Rare 10 Year
E.H. Taylor, Jr. Small Batch
1792 Small Batch
Willett Straight Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength
Weller Full Proof – Blue Label

Casamigos Mezcal
Clase Azul Reposado
Don Julio 1942 Anejo
Patron Anejo

Chefs Unbridled is recognized as one of the top benefits of the region and all proceeds support Fieldstone Farm programs. Situated under the stars and a magnificent glowing tent, guests will also enjoy cocktails, a wine pull, a bourbon and tequila raffle, live music, carriage rides around Gates Mills Village and a visit from some of Fieldstone Farm’s horses.

Event Schedule, September 19, 2026

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Greeting on the Red Carpet, Full Bar, Bourbon and Beer Tasting
Chefs Stations, Desserts and Coffee Cart Stations, Carriage Rides

8:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Program Video, Bourbon Raffle Drawing
Chefs Dinner Live Auction (Bid on your chance to win a five-course customized dinner for up to 20 guests in your home, donated and prepared by our lead chef Chris Hodgson. Chris is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and pioneered Cleveland’s food truck culture. Today Chris is President of Driftwood Restaurants and Caterings. Ohio’s premier restaurant and catering group, with locations that include: Landerhaven, Bin 216, Cibreo Italian Kitchen, Green Rooster Farms, Republic Food and Drink and the Welshfield Inn.)

8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.