More than 20 acclaimed chefs will gather in Eatontown this week to cook for a worthwhile cause.
JAR of Hope—a nonprofit organization supporting research and fundraising for Duchenne muscular dystrophy—will host its annual Chefs For a Cure event this Thursday at The TillingHouse at Suneagles Golf Club.
JAR of Hope: The Mission
The Chefs For a Cure event gathers more than 20 acclaimed chefs, vendors, and more under one roof for a curated culinary and beverage tasting, benefiting research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy—a fatal, genetic, muscle-wasting disorder, primarily affecting boys.
Most kids living with DMD are wheelchair-bound by approximately 12-years-old. Many do not survive past their mid-20s due to complications stemming from the disease. No cure currently exists.
JAR of Hope was started by Jim and Karen Raffone after their son James—who goes by Jamesy—was diagnosed with DMD at age four. Their mission is to fund a dedicated team of research scientists and doctors working toward a cure, while also providing direct support to families affected by the tragic disease.
Around 300,000 boys across the world live with DMD, and around 20,000 in the U.S. alone. “For families like ours, every day and every dollar counts… Because no child should have to suffer like this,” said the organization.
Chefs For a Cure Event Details
Chefs will showcase signature dishes and original creations. Individual tickets start at $250, with ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities available to purchase. You can find ticket packages and other event information here.
Participating New Jersey chefs, restaurants, and vendors include Gabriela’s, Anjelica’s, Gelotti, Jasper Stone, One Willow, La Lupa, and longtime supporter of the cause, Chef Ryan DePersio, who runs Ember & Eagle on the Suneagles premises.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The TillingHouse at Suneagles Golf Club
Address: 2000 Lowther Dr., Eatontown, NJ 07724
Chefs For a Cure gathers some of the best culinary minds in New Jersey for an amazing cause. If you’re interested in attending or sponsoring the event, click here. Can’t make it, but want to help? Support for clinical trial research can be found here.
Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.
