About this Event
NEW DATE: 10/8/24
Join us for a DELICIOUS culinary adventure featuring 24 local restaurants, caterers and bakeries where YOU get to help decide who wins the title of Best Tasty Bite!
Chefs from across the area will gather at Messina's at the Terminal on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 to vie for the titles of Best Tasty Bite.
In addition to local celebrity judges, guests will cast their vote for their favorites in the People's Choice competition.
Our panel of judges includes Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant, Chef Amy Sins of Langlois, Greg Reggio of Taste Buds Management, Ian McNulty - food writer for The Times-Picayune and Nola.com, and Karen Phan - food and lifestyle content creator of Ain't That Phancy.
Tickets include tasty bites from participating restaurants, an open bar, and LIVE entertainment by DAT BAND.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Link Stryjewski Foundation whose mission is to nourish, educate, and empower the youth of New Orleans. Founded by Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, the organization supports community partners working directly with at-risk youth, such as the Youth Empowerment Project, Son of a Saint, and Clover New Orleans. Learn more at linkstryjewski.org
This event is 21+
VIP Entry at 5:30pm
General Admission at 6:30pm
Visit the website for more details!
Competitors
12 Seasons Catering | Chef James Tolento
Bacchanal Catering | Chef Tony Henderson and Chef Racquel Anderson
Black Pearl Catering Co. | Chef Walker Geoffray
Calcasieu Catering and Events by Link Restaurant Group
Clesi's Catering | Chef Tim Walbert
Crawbabies LLC | Chef Bunny Young
Elysian Events Catering | Chef Brandon Blackwell
House of Blues New Orleans Foundation Room | Chef James Tolin
J Lewis Ice Carvings | Chef Jason Lewis
Board of Trade | Chef Laura Collins
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot | Executive Chef Samuel Peery and Pastry Chef Lanna Talley
Messina's Catering | Chef Mark Daniels + Chef Daryl Coleman
Nolavore Catering | Chef Anne Lloyd
Pigéon Catering & Events | Chef Geoffrey Rhode
Poppa C's Catering & Fine Smoked Meats | Chef Clarence Robinson
St. James Cheese Company | Richard + Danielle Sutton
Shaya | Chef Fariz Choumali
The Batterina | Pastry Chef JoAnna Dorsey
The Cake Artistry | Pastry Chef Theresa Johnson
The Chicory | Chef Jayce Poree
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering | Chef Raymond Signal
The Windsor Court | Chef Vlad Kogan
Toulouse Gourmet Catering | Chef Michael Reynolds
Vyoone's | Chef Clarence Toney III
Thank you to our sponsors:
Messina's at the Terminal
NOW Weddings Magazine
Anthony LaMothe Photography
Reel Photo Booth
Your Day Video Production
Captured by Chloe
DAT BAND
Calfee Productions
Sparkle & Swag
Velvet & Wood Rentals
US Foods
GLITTER BUFFET experience powered by Elektra Cosmetics
J Lewis Ice Carvings
Gwendolyn Events
Stem Studio Florals
True Value Rental
$2 from each ticket sale for this event will be donated to the Foundation of NACE to support their mission of advancing the catering and events industry through scholarships that help both future and current professionals.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Messina's at the Terminal, 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard, New Orleans, United States
USD 97.78 to USD 1641.75
