Experience the Ultimate Culinary Showdown benefitting the work of Brazos Valley Food Bank!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 - 8:30 PM
TAMU Hotel & Conference Center
Join us for the second 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
Defending Champion, Tanner Purdum
of The Wild Grain Cafe
Blake Zeitman of Zeitman's Grocery & Deli
Irma Barrera of Taquero Moocho
Celebrity Judges
Nelson Ingram of Unreined Whiskey
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An Evening Packed with Fun and Flavor
This fast-paced, interactive event is more than just a cooking competition:
Enjoy a selection of beer and wine with drink tickets included in sponsorship/table/ticket purchase—additional drinks available for purchase.
Savor gourmet hors d’oeuvres as prepared by the TAMU Conference Center.
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!
This exciting, dynamic, and interactive event has many amazing sponsorship opportunities available. Individuals, businesses, and groups can be the:
Exclusive Main Event Presenting Sponsor $25,000
Fuel the Flavor Food Sponsor $10,000
The Ingredient Showdown Chef’s Pantry Sponsor $5,000
First Impression Matter Parking Sponsor $5,000
Light up the Night Technology Sponsor $5,000
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To secure your sponsorship or to purchase a table, select the appropriate button below:
Deadline: April 1, 2026.
THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR'S SPONSORS!
