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!
Sponsorships are still available Deadline is March 17th
Advertising: Featured on KBTX event advertising as the Event Sponsor
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement, 2 drink tickets per guest
Exclusive Access: Private Meet & Greet with Chefs, early access to bar & hors d'oeuvres
Brand Visibility: Logo placement at check-in and judge’s tables
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement
Exclusive Access: Private Meet & Greet with Chefs, early access to bar & hors d'oeuvres
Brand Visibility: Logo placement at the hors d'oeuvres stations.
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement
Exclusive Access: Private Meet & Greet with Chefs, early access to bar & hors d'oeuvres
Brand Visibility: Logo placement at the bar
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement, 2 drink tickets per guest
Brand Visibility: Logo placement with Parking Validation Receipts
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement, 2 drink tickets per guest
Brand Visibility: Logo placement at high traffic areas of event
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement, 2 drink tickets per guest
Brand Visibility: Logo placement at one of the Chef Stations
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Brand Visibility: Logo placement on the Special Pantry
Recognition: Event program, verbal recognition at the event, social media before the event
Access: Table for 8 with priority placement near the competition, 2 drink tickets per guest
Access: Table for 8, 2 drink tickets per guest