Chefs 2024

Serving: Guajillo Adobo Goat Barbacoa My name is Benito Cantoran, I am the CDFT (chef de food truck , jeje 😛) at Fat Bobs Tacos. We are a farm to…

Serving: Chaurice Sausage, Etouffee, Popcorn Rice Chef Christopher Garrett is executive chef at Seraphine, a Durham restaurant owned and operated by the Weddington brothers that explores family heritage through Louisiana-inspired…

Serving: Sherry braised Beef, w/ Green Tomato Mojo Verde Chef Abby Bangs, of Mateo Bar de Tapas, was born and raised in Maine, moved to Durham NC, and started working…

Serving: Pork and Chicken Lumpia w/ a Citrus Sweet Chili and Fish Sauce Chef David Lopez , of Atomic Clock Brewing in Durham, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New…

Serving: Sheri Castle’s “Cold Pea Salad” & N/A Drinks Chef Aaron Stumb is a prominent culinary figure known for his expertise in the culinary arts and his dedication to culinary…

Sheri Castle is the host of The Key Ingredient, an Emmy-winning cooking show from PBS North Carolina that airs across the country, via streaming services, or online via shericastle.com and pbsnc.org. She…

Serving: Signature Chopped BBQ with Our Sweet slaw In the world of North Carolina barbecue, the Jones family name is equivalent to royalty. Third generation pitmaster Sam Jones (of Sam…

Serving: Butternut Squash Pozole w/ Braised NC Wagyu & Mini Masa Biscuit Ashleigh Fleming is the Community Culinary Director for Ripe for Revival, a Rocky Mount, N.C. nonprofit that operates…

Serving: Pinchito Spiced Lamb Rilette w/ pickled green tomato relish on Baguette Owner and Executive Chef Patrick Cowden, of the Farmhouse Cafe, is a long time resident of the Triangle…

Serving: Smoked Beef Pot Pie, Cornmeal Crust, and Black Tea Demi Malik Williams is a culinary professional that delights guest with a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences. Currently operating…