Welcome to The Trotter Project

The Trotter Project was started in honor of Chef Charlie Trotter’s legacy. Our non-profit’s mission is to help those interested in the culinary arts, hospitality and the agricultural sciences achieve their dreams through college scholarships, mentorship, and our supportive network.

How it all began …

Established in 2014, The Trotter Project is committed to education, mentorship, and career resources spanning the culinary, hospitality, and food science agriculture industries.

Chef Charlie Trotter was known for his generosity fostering the next generation of culinary talent, regularly hosting multi-course meals for kids across the Chicago area at his eponymous restaurant. He had a passion for giving back to others through beautiful meals, iconic hospitality, and the freshest of ingredients. Chef Charlie understood the importance of these three pillars working together to create the ultimate dining experiences. To carry on his legacy, The Trotter Project was born.

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