Billy Zureikat to Serve Charity Pizza at Monday Night Foodball

The Chicago chef and food influencer will host a pizza party benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Billy Zureikat, a Chicago-based chef and food influencer known as "Tripping Billy," will be serving a menu of five unique tavern-style pizzas at the next Monday Night Foodball event. A portion of the proceeds from the pizza sales will go towards Zureikat's ongoing fundraising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which he has raised nearly $80,000 for through his creative pizza projects.

Why it matters

Zureikat has built a following by combining his passions for food and sports, creating inventive pizzas inspired by Chicago sports teams and players. His charitable pizza parties have allowed him to give back to the community while showcasing his culinary skills. This event continues Zureikat's mission of using food to make a difference.

The details

Zureikat will be serving five different tavern-style pizzas at the event, including classics like cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, as well as a Chicago hot dog pizza and an Italian beef combo pizza he created last season. He'll be joined by Crust Fund Pizza's John Carruthers to help toss the pies. The event will also feature happy hour drink specials from 5-7 PM.

  • The Monday Night Foodball event will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Zureikat's pizza-making series "Chicago Squares" ran for three seasons, from 2023 to 2026.

The players

Billy Zureikat

A Chicago-based chef and food influencer known as "Tripping Billy" who has built a following by combining his passions for food and sports, creating inventive pizzas inspired by Chicago sports teams and players.

John Carruthers

The owner of Crust Fund Pizza, who will be joining Zureikat to help toss the pies at the Monday Night Foodball event.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

The charitable organization that Zureikat has raised nearly $80,000 for through his creative pizza projects.

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What they’re saying

“I knew the Bears were going to be bad, and I needed something to make Sundays more palatable. It was my distraction.”

— Billy Zureikat (chicagoreader.com)

“People were like, 'Holy cow, these pizzas are super inventive and detailed and thoughtful.' But it also became a game day routine for Bears fans across the country.”

— Billy Zureikat (chicagoreader.com)

What’s next

Zureikat will likely hit his $80,000 fundraising goal for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the Monday Night Foodball event.

The takeaway

By combining his passions for food and sports, Billy Zureikat has found a unique way to give back to the community and showcase his culinary creativity. His charitable pizza parties demonstrate the power of using food to make a positive impact.