Saturday, October 17, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM
UCLA Campus - Royce Quad
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Saturday, October 17, 2026
12:00-4:00 PM
UCLA Campus - Royce Quad
Los Angeles, CA 90095
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
Delightful and delicious, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade brings superstar chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to Los Angeles in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and the fight against childhood cancer.
Hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, along with Chef David Lentz, this family-friendly afternoon features one-of-a-kind food and drink samplings. Guests can meet the chefs behind the dishes and enjoy fine dining flavors from across the country.
With over $1.3 million raised in 2025 and more than $12 million raised since its inception, the event’s impact continues to grow for children with cancer. Join us this year for unforgettable food, community, and fun for the whole family.
For more information, contact Sara Schuster at [email protected].
Ticket Information
General Admission - $275* ($175 Tax-Deductible)
- Children 12 and under receive complimentary admission with an accompanying adult.
- *Prices will increase to $300 after September 1, 2026.
VIP Ticket - $600 ($450 Tax-Deductible)
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Seat in the VIP area
- Invitation to the after party
- Limited quantity available
All Access Ticket - $1,500 ($1,300 Tax-Deductible)
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Seat in the VIP Area
- Invitation to the after party
- Invitation to the exclusive Welcome Dinner on October 16, 2026. Mingle with participating chefs in an intimate environment
- Limited quantity available
Meet the Hosts
Inspired while attending The Great Chefs Event Philadelphia, hosts Suzanne Goin, business partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) and David Lentz decided to hold a similar event in the Los Angeles area. Enlisting the help of culinary friends from the Los Angeles area and throughout the United States, the L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade event was created.
Click below for more information on The Lucques Group:
Meet the Chefs, Vintners and Mixologists
2026 Chefs*
Adam Perry Lang - APL (L.A.)
Akasha Richmond - AKASHA (L.A.)
Ana Saenz - Sweet Rose Creamery (Santa Monica, CA)
Ben Spungin - Alta Bakery (Monterey, CA)
Bob Oswaks - Bob's Well Bread Bakery (Los Alamos, CA)
Brian Rigsby - The Wilkes (L.A.)
Bricia Lopez - Guelaguetza (L.A.)
Bruce Kalman - Soulbelly BBQ (Las Vegas, NV)
Burt Bakman - Trudy's Underground Barbecue (L.A.)
Chris Bianco - Pizzeria Bianco (L.A., Phoenix, AZ)
Clark Staub and Jill Davie - Full of Life Flatbread (Los Alamos, CA)
Daisy Ryan - Bell's Restaurant (Los Alamos, CA)
Dan Richer - Razza (Jersey City, NJ)
David Lentz, Stephanie Mutz, Boe Delashmutt, and Harry Liquornik - Sea Stephanie Fish (L.A.)
Donald Link - Herbsaint & Peche Seafood Grill (New Orleans, LA)
Drew Nieporent - Nobu 57 (New York, NY)
Drew Rosenberg - CUT by Wolfgang Puck (L.A.)
Franklin Becker - Point Seven (New York, NY)
Fred Eric - PI^LA Pizza (L.A.)
Gary Chau - Caffe Luxxe (L.A.)
Gavin Fine - Fine Dining Restaurant Group (Jackson Hole, WY)
Giada De Laurentiis - GIADA (Las Vegas, NV)
Irene Widjaya - Downtown LA Proper Hotel, Cara Cara (L.A.)
Jason Paluska - The Lark Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)
Jason Winters - Speak Cheezy (L.A.)
Jazz Singsanong - Jitlada (L.A.)
Jeremy Fox and Matthew Schaler - Birdie G's (Santa Monica, CA)
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo - Jon & Vinny's (L.A.)
Jonathan Sundstrom - Lark Seattle (Seattle, WA)
Jonathan Waxman - Barbuto (New York, NY)
Josiah Citrin - Augie's on Main (Santa Monica, CA)
Kevin Meehan - Kali Restaurant (L.A.)
Kris and Sarah Yenbamroong - Night + Market (Venice, CA)
Kris Longley and Erik Lopez - Hollywood Bowl (L.A.)
Kristin Feuer - McConnell's Fine Ice Creams (Santa Barbara, CA)
Laurel Amerinda - Huckleberry (Santa Monica, CA)
Lord Maynard Llera - Kuya Lord (L.A.)
Ludo Lefebvre - Petit Trois (L.A.)
Marc Vetri - Vetri Cucina Las Vegas at the Palms (Philadelphia, PA, Las Vegas, NV)
Matt Molina - Hippo (L.A.)
Melody Bishop and Dennis Kelley - Written by the Seasons (Dallas, TX)
Mercedes Rojas - The Arepa Stand (L.A.)
Michael Reed - Poppy & Seed, Poppy + Rose (Anaheim, CA)
Michael Fiorelli - Fiorelli Pizza (L.A.)
Michael Schwartz - The Genuine Hospitality Group (Miami, FL)
Michael Cimarusti - Connie and Ted's, Providence (L.A.)
Nancy Silverton - Mozza Restaurant Group (L.A.)
Nancy Oakes and Dana Younkin - Boulevard (San Francisco, CA)
Neal Fraser - Redbird (L.A.)
Nok Suntaranon - Kalaya (Philadelphia, PA)
Ori Menashe - Bestia (L.A.)
Paul Kahan and Dylan Patel - Avec (Chicago, IL)
Richard Pink - Pink's Hot Dogs (L.A.)
Robbie Tutlewski - Little Donna's (Baltimore, MD)
Rocco Whalen - Fahrenheit (Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC)
Sherry Yard - Bakery by the Yard (Manhattan Beach, CA)
Steve Samson - Rossoblu (L.A.)
Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken - Border Grill (L.A.)
Suzanne Goin - AOC (L.A.)
Suzanne Tracht - Jar (L.A.)
Valerie Gordon - Valerie Confections (L.A.)
Vivian Ku - Pine and Crane (L.A.)
William Bradley - Addison (San Diego, CA)
Wylie Dufresne - Stretch Pizza (NYC)
Zachary Pollack - Cosetta (Santa Monica, CA)
Zak Walters - Sedalia's Oyster & Seafood (Oklahoma City, OK)
*list subject to change
Check out ALSF's full list of chef supporters.
2026 Vintners, Mixologists, and Breweries*
Coming soon!
*list subject to change
2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Chef Sponsors
- Lee-Whang Family Foundation
- Luann & Bob Williams
Executive Chef Sponsors
- Rosenthal Family Foundation
Gold Beverage Sponsors
- Avaline
Line Cook Sponsors
- Bello Dental
- Fullerton Oral Surgery
- Warner Brothers
Silver Beverage Sponsors
- San Pellegrino
Sous Chef Sponsors
- Annie Campbell Catering
- Ground Control Business Management
- United Talent Agency
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Sara Schuster at [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 ($44,000 tax-deductible)
- 50 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
- 5 Named Tables in the VIP section at the event
- 8 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on October 16, 2026. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as a Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity to have brand activation at event
- Included in L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade press release as Presenting Sponsor
- Company logo listed on event signage
- Company logo included on ALSF website with link to company website
- Logo included on the L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade step and repeat
- 10 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Meal the week of the event
Executive Chef Sponsor - $25,000 ($20,500 tax-deductible)
- 30 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 3 Named Tables in the VIP Section at the event
- 4 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on October 16, 2026. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Executive Chef Sponsor
- Included in the L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade press release as Executive Chef Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 6 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Meal the week of the event
Chef Sponsor - $12,000 ($9,000 tax-deductible)
- 20 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 2 Named Tables in the VIP Section at the event
- 2 Tickets to exclusive Welcome Dinner on October 16, 2026. Mingle with the chefs participating in the event in an intimate environment while eating a delicious meal.
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Recognized by the emcee throughout the event as Chef Sponsor
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 4 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Meal 2-3 the week of the event
Sous Chef Sponsor - $6,000 ($4,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- 1 Named Table in the VIP Section at the event
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
- 2 Tickets to the after-party
- 2 Tickets to an Impact Meal the week of the event
Line Cook Sponsor - $1,000 ($650 tax-deductible)
- 2 Tickets to L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade
- Reserved Seating at Event Under VIP Tent – Shared Table
- Special VIP check-in and access to the event a half hour before it opens to the public
- Company name listed on event signage and ALSF website
* Deadline to sponsor and be included on all event materials and signage is Friday, August 28, 2026.
** Children under the age of 12 are free with an accompanying adult, and do not need to register for the event.
Auction
Donate your tickets, tangibles, time or talent to the auction! You will be recognized for your donation both online and at the event. Deadline to submit an auction item is Friday, September 18, 2026.
If you have questions about the auction, contact Julie Tran at [email protected].
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for the event? We're happy to have your help! Please complete the volunteer form by Friday, September 18, 2026. Contact Emma Bernatowicz at [email protected] with any questions.
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade: Kids’ Campaign
Kids can participate in L.A. Love’s Alex’s Lemonade too! Be a part of raising money for pediatric cancer research and L.A. Love's Alex's Lemonade. Sign up now to fundraise and get ready for L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade by sharing our cause with your friends and family.
Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Be sure to check out the Kids Area at the event.
FAQs
Where is the Event?
Royce Quad (Dickson Court on Google Maps)
If using Rideshare App, use this address: 375 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Where do I park?
$17/car in Parking Structure 2 and Parking Structure 3
From the 405:
1. Take the Sunset Blvd. exit east (towards UCLA).
2. After you pass the UCLA campus on your right, turn right onto Hilgard Ave.
For Parking Structure 3:
1. Turn right onto Charles E Young Drive East
2. Turn right onto Charles E Young Drive North
3. Turn Right into the parking structure
For Parking Structure 2:
1. Make a right onto Westholme Ave.
2. Make an immediate left onto the ramp and into Structure 2.
3. Park in any unmarked space
It is a 5 minute walk to the Quad, shuttles will be available to take guests from parking to the event.
How do I pay for parking?
1. Use this link
2. Select LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade from under “UCLA Campus Event”
3. Select Parking Garage 2 or 3
4. Fill out plate number and car information (This is your permit). If you have only a back license plate, please park with the plate facing out.
5. Complete the transaction.
Where is my ticket?
There are no physical tickets for this event. Guest names will be on a list at check-in upon arrival. Please check in at the proper table (VIP/General Admission). Kids 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult and do not require a ticket to enter.
What if it rains?
Bring an umbrella! Event is rain or shine.
What should I wear?
Attire is California Casual. Think sundresses, jumpsuits, skirts, or dress pants for women, and chinos, dress pants, or jeans paired with a button-down shirt or polo for men. Lemons are always encouraged! Please note the event takes place on grass, so comfortable footwear is encouraged!
What is the event timeline?
11:30 AM: Sponsor, All-Access, and VIP Ticket Holder Arrival
12:00 PM: General Admission Arrival
2:30 PM: Program and Live Auction (Food and Beverage tents will close at this time and reopen when the program ends)
3:30 PM: Silent Auction Closes, checkout begins
4:00 PM: Event ends, thank you for coming!