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Our signature event is on June 21th, 2026. Please stay engaged for our ongoing activities and programs!

Join us to Cook, Volunteer, or Buy a ticket to support the non-profits!

Join us to Cook, Volunteer, or Buy a ticket to support the non-profits!

City Men Cook 2026

“The Wait Is Over — We're Returning To Gilley’s Dallas” What began as a tribute to strong men and stronger meals has become a beloved …
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Tickets/Donations

Please join our 25th Anniversary of the City Men Cook Event at the Largest Sunday Dinner in North Texas in Dallas, Texas on June 21, 2026, …
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Volunteers/Tasters

Tasters, Volunteers! It's time to sign up!  You must be an invited Taster. All Tasters, please share your social media handles 2) Send a …
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Over the Years

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Cooks, Mentor, and Volunteers!


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City Men Cook celebrating 25 years of nourishing community | NBCDFW

25th annual "City Men Cook" connects dads with their kids on Father's Day

City Men Cook 2025

The 23rd City Men Cook Father's Day event hosted by Oscar Joyner, Regina Taylor, Trevis Gipson and Terry Allen soared!


City Men Cook Wins again in 2025!

Charged with a commitment to showcase mentors, leaders, fathers and father figures in our families and communities, City Men Cook was a success.


 Thank You

Savor the Date! Good News Coming Soon!


Charged with a commitment to showcase mentors, leaders, fathers and father figures in our families and communities, City Men Cook is ready for 2026! 

Cooks, Mentor, and Volunteers!


Thanks for making our 2025 event an awesome success! Please stay engaged.


If you are a "newbie" then sign up here and join the City Men Cook Family.


Our signature event is on June 21st, 2026. But we'd love to hear from you!


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Savor the Date

The City Men Cook Store is open!

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City Men Cook Apron

A slick and functional apron for all dads to …
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$20.00

CultureCentric Tie Collection

A collection of stylish and culture-referencing …
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$25.00

City Men Cook Mask

Be sure to be covid-safe with our snug fit mask. …
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$10.00

City Men Cook Hot Sauce

Exclusive hot sauce made and bottled by our very …
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$5.00

FATHERHOOD MENTORING LEADERSHIP

A Celebration of Men, Women and Community

By registering for and attending a City Men Cook event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and variants thereof exists in any public place where people are present. By attending any  City Men Cook event, you and any of your dependents or guests in your party voluntarily assume all ...

Nourish Your Appetite… Entertain Your Heart… Replenish Your Soul…

For more than 23 years, Terry Allen has organized a Father’s Day celebration in Dallas, with food prepared by men! Thousands of people flock to the event and celebrate the great men in their lives. This is event has been the #1 Nielsen-rated event delivering an audience of 240,000 and a publicity value of ...

Our Cooks Showcase

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Reviews

The unity of the men serving with pride delicious dishes. The music was spiritual uplighting and soulfully old school enjoyable. Everyone was...  Read more
Jun 30, 2024
AuthorKedah Shabazz
What a wonderful experience!!! The food, vendors, and fellowship was all amazing. Will definitely be back next year with my whole family. I was...  Read more
Jun 20, 2024
Akil Allen

Our Partners

Focus Communications

Prosperity Bank

African American Museum

A Tribute to Kiki Shepard

Our Family, Our Legacy

“Dignity never goes out of style.”


City Men Cook honors the grace, wisdom, and enduring strength of Kiki Shepard. In times of loss and times of celebration, you will always have a seat at our table and a place in our hearts.


Much Love • Much Honor • Continued Prayers

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