Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, each chef will receive a mystery basket full of premium ingredients and select one luxury cut of protein from the choices below, curtesy of St John Meats, to create their dish. Additional main ingredients for each dish must be sourced from Moes Fresh Market or The Market. Competitors must rely on skill, technique, creativity, and time management to transform unknown ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience. The chef who best balances flavor, presentation, and innovation will earn the title of “Basket & Butcher” Champion.
Competitors should be prepared to present 3 plates of each of 2 courses. Chefs may choose any combination of appetizer, entree or dessert courses. New this year, the entire competition will be broadcast live on Facebook, with a watch party hosted in the Broker WiFi Lounge, giving Brokers a front-row seat to all the culinary action!
Baskets and protein will be delivered to each vessel the morning before the competition, Saturday, November 14th from 8am. Registration is limited to the first 15 chefs to apply, with waiting list thereafter.
Questions? Contact competition coordinator juliusthechef@gmail.com or support@vipca.org
Please complete the registration form below to enter.