Ellen Gill of Science Hill Inn

09/04/2026

Ten Taste Experience benefiting Apron Inc.
Celebrating Chef Ellen Gill McCarty

It would mean so much to Chef Ellen to know that the love she poured into food, hospitality and people continues to bring us together.

On October 11, APRON Inc. will honor Ellen’s remarkable life and culinary legacy with the Ten Taste Experience — an evening celebrating ten tastes, amazing independent restaurant chefs and the incredible impact Ellen had on Louisville’s food community.

One of the most meaningful parts of the evening will be seeing amazing independent restaurant chefs put their own touch on recipes from “What I Like Best About Dining With The Gills,” bringing Ellen’s beloved food to the table in new and creative ways.

Ellen believed food was about so much more than what was on the plate. Her food was comfort food. It was about bringing people together, creating memories and making everyone feel welcome at the table.

What better way to honor Ellen than by gathering around the table, sharing food inspired by her recipes and celebrating the culinary legacy she left behind?

Tickets are now on sale.

📅 October 11, 2026
📍 The Olmsted
🎟️ $165 per person

Learn more and purchase tickets at aproninc.org.

Come raise a glass, share a meal and celebrate the beautiful legacy of Chef Ellen Gill of Science Hill.

She may no longer be at the table with us, but her spirit, her food and the memories she created will always have a seat. ❤️

08/10/2026

Ellen Guilford and Caroline Knop having coffee chat at Fante's Coffee regarding Chef Ellen Gill McCarty and Chef Donna Gill’s Cookbook
“What I like best about Dining with The Gills…”
Going on sale in Sept
100% proceeds benefits Apron Inc.❤️
Visit www.aproninc.org in September
Click on bottom to purchase your cookbook to simple deliciousness!!

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Today we celebrate you even more than usual, Chef Ellen.

Tonight is the Big Green Egg Competition, and every year we'd talk about how you needed to enter. So today, we're counting on you to enter from Heaven—you and Donna will surely be chefing it up together!

We miss your friendship, your laughter, your incredible food, and the joy you brought to everyone around you.

Sending love to you, Donna, and Terry today and always. Your memories—and your recipes—will forever have a place in our hearts. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Chef. ❤️
Ellen Gill of Science Hill Inn
Ellen Gill McCarty

04/30/2026

One of our favorite events - Derby Day parties at Lynn’s—working with the best crew and having so much fun with our guests.

These are the days you miss.

Chef Ellen is deeply missed!! Chef Ellen's Food is greatly missed!
Ellen Gill McCarty