• Fifth Annual Chef Challenge

The Inland Northwest’s premier food event is back! We’re excited to announce the Fifth Annual CDAIDE Chef Challenge, taking place on October 23, 2025 at the stunning Hagadone Event Center!

 

This unforgettable evening features:

• A live cooking showdown between six of the region’s top chefs
• Appetizer tastings where guests vote for their favorites
• A delicious buffet dinner and drinks
• A vibrant atmosphere, all in support of a vital local cause

Each year, this event sells out and continues to grow in popularity, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of community members, food lovers, and business leaders.

 

Proceeds benefit CDAIDE, a Coeur d’Alene nonprofit that supports hospitality and restaurant workers facing financial crisis. These individuals are the backbone of our tourism economy, yet many live paycheck to paycheck. CDAIDE ensures they receive urgent assistance—housing, medical care, transportation—as well as support for long-term stability and well-being.