When a child is in the hospital, families stay close. Meals from the Heart helps ensure they stay nourished.
This chef-led experience gives your group the opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Louisville.
Work alongside our in-house chef in our commercial kitchen as you prepare a meal for families staying at the House. Your group will be guided through the process from start to finish. The chef will plan the menu, shop for ingredients, and guide your group through the experience.
To participate, groups make a $350 donation to support the Love Served Daily meal program.
This donation helps cover the cost of ingredients, kitchen operations, and meals served to families each day. Payment is processed when you schedule your experience.
If your group prefers to plan, shop, and prepare a meal on your own, click here to learn more about our Self-Guided Meal Experience.
This is a guided, hands-on experience designed to be approachable for all skill levels. No cooking experience is required.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and staff, visitors 18 years of age or older are required to sign in through our Lobby Guard system by scanning a valid ID or entering their name and date of birth.
The system performs a public sex offender registry check. Individuals who appear on the registry will not be permitted entry.
Chef Melissa joins the Ronald McDonald House kitchen with a belief that food is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to care for others. Her passion for cooking began while working at a childcare center, where she saw how a thoughtful meal could spark joy, build connection, and bring comfort. Drawn to the mission of Ronald McDonald House, Melissa is honored to serve families during difficult times by preparing meals that feel familiar, welcoming, and made with heart.
If your group prefers to plan and prepare a meal on your own, a self-guided option is available on select days.
Your group of up to 8 people will plan the menu, purchase ingredients, and prepare a meal for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Louisville. Groups should plan to serve approximately 80 people.
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