Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Projected Attendees: 400+

Please join us for the 2026 Bite for the Fight Food Festival benefitting the Fight On Makenna Foundation. Featuring a dine-around style tasting event with signature bites from 20+ restaurants, cooking demos from area chefs and restaurants, craft cocktail demos from premium distilleries, special guest appearances by Chef Brian Duffy, with chef demos from Chef Ariene Duarte and Chef Kenneth J. McDuffie, a silent auction…and special demos and meet & greets with nationally recognized celebrity chefs!

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The Chefs

Chef Brian Duffy

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Chef Brian Duffy is one of the most passionate human beings in the hospitality world. After honing his skills under James Beard Award-winning Chef Jean Marie LaCroix at The Four Seasons, Chef Duffy founded the Duffified Experience Group (DEG). He's been featured on Food Network's BBQ Brawl as a Competitor and Fan Favorite, was a guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay and was an Expert Chef on the hit TV show, Bar Rescue.

Chef Kenneth J. McDuffie

Chef Kenneth J. McDuffie is a renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and culinary educator whose passion for food and dedication to his craft have inspired audiences worldwide. Raised with a love for soulful flavors passed down from his great-grandmother, Esther Smith, Chef McDuffie has built a career rooted in tradition, innovation, and excellence. He gained national recognition as a contestant on Season 19 of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen and on Food Network’s Chopped, where he showcased his bold flavors, creativity, and resilience under pressure. His talent has also earned him opportunities to cook and cater for countless celebrities, cementing his reputation as one of the most dynamic chefs of his generation.