The Banchet Awards is a celebration of Culinary Excellence in Chicago, gathering over 400 of Chicagoland’s foremost chefs, culinary professionals, and industry insiders. It stands as the sole Chicago-based awards ceremony honoring originality and talent across the region. Named after the esteemed Chef Jean Banchet, who was inducted into the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame in 2013, the organization. pays homage to his legacy.