Luis Haro, Director of Culinary, Logan’s Roadhouse

James Rogers, Director of Culinary, Tony Roma’s

Ramon Solorzano, Director of Culinary R&D, Garden Fresh Restaurants

Mike Turner, Senior VP of Culinary, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar

Who will receive this year's honors?

Four industry chefs will showcase their culinary expertise during this friendly competition on Monday, October 15th to benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry with a $10,000 donation.  Each will create an original recipe on the spot that features a Texas Pete® product.   The winner will be selected by an expert panel of judges and announced on Tuesday morning.   Of course, you get to taste the winning dish at Tuesday night’s Awards Celebration Reception!

Thank you to our Judges:

Paul Griffin, Exe. VP of Culinary and R&D, BURGERFI International, LLC

Todd Huppert, Manager of Product Innovation, Captain D’s, LLC

Joel Reynders, VP of Culinary, Tijuana Flats

Cammie Spillyards-Schaefer, VP Culinary & Menu Strat., Cracker Barrel