Pantry to Plate Chef Challenge 2025

Experience the Ultimate Culinary Showdown benefitting the work of Brazos Valley Food Bank!  

Thursday, April 10, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 PM
TAMU Hotel & Conference Center

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Join us for the first annual Pantry to Plate Chef Challenge: 

An evening of culinary creativity as talented local chefs compete, transforming food items from the BVFB warehouse regularly found in food pantries across the Brazos Valley into gourmet, competitive dishes for your entertainment  Watch these chefs showcase their creativity live under pressure

Local celebrity judges will crown the winner, making it an unforgettable night to benefit BVFB’s vision of a hunger-free Brazos Valley.

Chef Competitors

Blake Zeitman of Zeitman's Grocery & Deli

Korey Thomas of The Remnant of Nawlins

Tanner Purdum of The Wild Garlic

Celebrity Judges

Irma Barrera of Taquero Moocho 

Charlie Stover of Stover Boys Burgers 

Shane McAuliffe of The Texas Bucket List

An Evening Packed with Fun and Flavor

This fast-paced, interactive event is more than just a cooking competition:

Enjoy a fully stocked beer and wine bar.

Savor gourmet hors d’oeuvres as prepared by the TAMU Conference Center, and get your groove on with DJ Rob.

Watch our lively and entertaining MC's, Karla Castillo & Alex Egan  from KBTX,  bring the action to life.

Participate in live bidding for exclusive experiences:

- Taste the chefs' creations.

- Sabotage a chef or upgrade their ingredients to add a twist to the competition.

- Vote on your favorite to win!

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As part of BVFB’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, this event is sure to entertain and inspire – you don’t want to miss being part of this incredible event!