L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Returns for 13th Year, Bringing Together LA’s Best Chefs for a Great Cause
Los Angeles foodies, mark your calendars: L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is back for its 13th annual cookout, set for Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is your chance to indulge in some of the best bites the city has to offer, all while supporting a life-changing cause. Hosted at the stunning Royce Quad on UCLA’s campus, the event brings together the culinary talent of Los Angeles with one mission in mind: to raise critical funds for childhood cancer research through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
For over a decade, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade has become a hallmark event for Angelenos with a taste for fine food and a heart for philanthropy. With more than $11.2 million raised to date, this annual cookout continues to raise the bar, delivering a stellar day of gourmet bites, incredible drinks, and a community united in the fight against childhood cancer. Last year alone, the event raised an impressive $1.6 million, showing just how much this cause resonates with LA’s food-loving community.
If you live in Santa Monica, Century City, or Beverly Hills, you’ll want to make sure you’re part of the action. L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade draws top chefs from across the city—think iconic spots from the Westside to downtown—offering an unforgettable tasting experience. The chef lineup is already shaping up to include some of the best in the business, with 59 chefs confirmed so far, and the final roster still being curated. Expect a diverse array of talent from both established names and rising stars in LA’s culinary scene.
Alongside the chefs, some of California’s finest wineries and top-tier mixologists will also be announced in the coming months, ensuring a full-bodied experience for every palate. With each sip and bite, guests will be helping fund life-saving research for childhood cancer. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which supports innovative research for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
Presenting sponsors for the event include Northwestern Mutual, Resy, and Volvo Cars of North America, whose support is vital to making this event possible. Their contributions ensure that every dollar raised goes directly toward funding research that can make a real difference for children battling cancer.
As Suzanne Goin, one of the event’s founders, shared, “L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is a special day where food, community, and philanthropy all come together. We’re grateful to the chefs, sponsors, and guests who continue to support this cause year after year. It’s a chance to savor great food while supporting a mission that’s so important to us all.”
This year’s event will run from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and it’s guaranteed to be an afternoon you won’t want to miss. But it’s not just about the cookout—it’s about creating lasting change. Through L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, guests are helping to fund childhood cancer research that directly impacts the lives of kids and their families. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, founded by young cancer patient Alex Scott, has since become one of the leading organizations in the fight against childhood cancer.
For those looking to make an even bigger impact, the Kids Campaign is gearing up for another season of fundraising, offering an opportunity for everyone to get involved. Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or hosting your own lemonade stand, there are countless ways to support the cause throughout the year.
For L.A.’s foodies, this is the ultimate culinary event of the fall—a celebration of LA’s best chefs and the chance to contribute to a cause that matters. So, whether you’re from Santa Monica, Century City, Beverly Hills, or beyond, don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable day. Tickets are now on sale, and you can find more information and purchase yours on the official L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade website.
Join us on October 4, 2025, at Royce Quad for a day of food, fun, and most importantly, the fight against childhood cancer. It’s a delicious way to make a difference
