Enjoy Sips, Bites & Bids at the 30th Annual Auction & Taste!
August 26, 2025
Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Monday October 27 - 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Mark your calendar for the most delicious evening of the year— Sips. Bites. Bids: The 30th Annual Auction & Taste. This exciting celebration attracts hundreds of guests for an evening of tempting food, spirited bidding, and exciting prizes. Sponsorships, event tickets, and raffle entries are all available now!
Auction & Taste guests will be treated to an extraordinary culinary showcase, with 18 restaurants, hotels and caterers offering samples of their signature dishes. From savory bites to sweet treats, it’s the perfect chance to discover new favorites and explore the best of the North Shore’s scene in one place. Participating businesses include:
- Cabo Mexican Cocina
- The Capital Grille
- Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
- The Claim Company
- Francesca’s North
- Gail’s Brownies
- The Glen Club
- Grill House
- Lazy Dog Restaurant
- Maharaj Indian Grill
- Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
- North Shore Bistro
- Ravinia Green Country Club
- Renaissance Chicago North Shore
- Sarpino’s Pizzeria
- Sunset Foods
- Toffee Break Desserts
Beyond the tasting tables, the silent auction offers something for everyone with an enormous variety of unique experiences, gifts, and services. Along with the auction, one lucky winner will take home $500 in a grand prize raffle drawing.
Get Involved and Brand Your Business!
The Auction & Taste is more than a celebration of food and fun - it’s an opportunity to build brand recognition while supporting the Chamber’s year-round programs and initiatives that serve the business community.
Showcase your brand as a Sponsor: Reach hundreds of attendees and enjoy recognition before, during, and after the event. Sponsorships are available at a wide range of investment levels and include tickets to the event as well as a variety of branding benefits. Visit the event page to review available opportunities or contact Kathi Quinn to discuss a package that works for you.
Auction Donations: Highlight your business with a gift basket, product, certificate, or experience that will inspire enthusiastic bidding. This is a great way to introduce your products to potential new customers while showing your support for the Chamber. Donors are recognized on the auction table and in the event program. Items should be valued at $50 or more. Popular items include:
- Fun experiences
- Culinary experiences or equipment
- Tech devices
- Golf foursomes
- Sports, theater, or concert tickets
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Travel - hotel stays
- Catered dinner parties
- Jewelry and collectibles
Download our donation form and return to Gail Eisenberg by October 7th to be included in the auction.
Help Spread the Word! Buy your tickets and encourage your friends to join you at this can’t-miss event. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are available on the Chamber website or by calling (847) 498-5555.
Looking forward to seeing you at Sips. Bites. Bids.—an unforgettable evening of flavors, fun, and fundraising!