Two of my favorite things are food and helping others, so I was obviously thrilled to capture the inaugural Culinary Care Corporate Cookoff! 18 Corporate teams were paired with top Chicago chefs to create dishes judged by a tasting panel. The event was a total hit, and raised enough money to serve 6,000 meals to families in need in the coming year. 

Culinary Care is a non-profit organization delivering complimentary meals prepared by local restaurants to ensure that no individual or family facing cancer has to worry about feeding themselves, or their family. Via CulinaryCare.org

Alissa Pagels is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in food, editorial, and event photography. To book her for your next corporate event, send her a note.