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

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!