Fish & Chips Cook-Off Fundraiser

Three chefs. One dish. Infinite bragging rights.

The Fish & Chips Cook-Off Fundraiser returns on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Bidwell Restaurant inside Union Market. This delicious evening features a head-to-head culinary showdown between three of D.C.’s standout chefs:

Chef John Mooney (Bidwell)

Chef Ryan Gordon (The Queen Vic)

Chef Fiona Lewis (The District Fishwife)

Attendees will enjoy arrival cocktails from 6:30–7:00 p.m., followed by a tasting and blind voting session from 7:00–9:00 p.m. Two winners will be crowned: “Fan Favorite”, voted by guests, and “Firefighter Favorite,” judged by a panel of three local D.C. firefighters.

Tickets are $65 and include:

Generous tasting portions from all three chefs (with mushy peas & coleslaw)

Two complimentary drinks (beer, wine, Jameson Black Barrel & Código 1530 cocktails, and NA options)

One voting ballot

All proceeds benefit Food on the Stove, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of D.C. firefighters through access to nutritious meals and culinary education.

Cash bar available with additional drink sales supporting the cause. Don’t miss this flavorful evening in support of our local heroes!

Purchase tickets here.