On Monday, August 14, 2023 Peltzer Farms will host Oak Grove Center’s 16th Annual So-Cal Chef Open. The event has grown in popularity and reputation with several past Chefs having been featured in lifestyle magazines, television and receiving coverage from influential food critics and bloggers. Past winners include Chef Rosie O’Connor who has appeared on multiple television commercials and shows including Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout and the Cooking Channel’s Farmer’s Market Flip. Click here for more event information: Chef Open Article 2023
2023 Judging Panel:
- Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer, Valle
- Corporate Executive Chef Jarrod Moiles, Lakehouse Resort and Belmont Park Cannonball
- Executive Sous Chef Kaitlyn Weber, The Lodge at Torrey Pines
- Jack Ford, Farmer, Cheese Maker, Educator and Advocate for all things local
- Honorary Judge and Master of Ceremonies, Henry DiCarlo with KTLA 5 Morning News
Early 2023 Competitors & Participants:
- **Executive Chef Mario Amaral with Savage Chef Bar & Grill (2022 Pinnacle Winner)
- **Executive Chef Matthew Steffen with Cork Fire Kitchen
**Executive Chef Justin Mabunay with Urbn Market Fusion - **Executive Chef Dylan Soro, Soro’s Mediterranean Grill and Savage Chef Bar & Grill
- **Chef Nana Michelle Ann Montoya with Nana’s Tamales – Catering by Michelle Ann (2022 People’s Choice Winner)
- Executive Chef Taylor Israelsen with Avensole Winery
- **Executive Chef Steve Bearse,with New Life Culinary Creations
- Chef Keion “KT” Taylor with EaT 310 Catering
- Chef Steven Moore, Trendy Chef and Battered Up
- Chef Daniel Johnson with Naughty Pig Butchery
- Pitmaster/Chef Robert Johns, OLD MAN GRILLIN’ and The Chain Smokers
- Executive Chef Ben Diaz with Leoness Cellars
- Executive Chef Michel Malecot, The French Gourmet
- Executive Chef Chris Gimeno, Corbeaux Wine & Tea House
- **Executive Chef Armando Cota
** Past Award Winner
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CONTACT
Kristi Piatkowski, Development Director • 714-260-2699 • KristiP@oakgrovecenter.org