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Chefs

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The results are in…and this year’s chefs were phenomenal!

Together, we raised over $180,000 to support the Family House!

Grand Prizes

Best of Men Who Cook: Dishes judged night of event by students with Providence Culinary Training

People’s Choice: Most tips collected the night of the event

Chef’s Hat Award: Most on-line tips raised through noon on day of the event

2022 Tip Leaderboard

  1. Tim Lowe, Wes Doub & Sam Walton: $16,038
  2. Steve Bratspies & Joe Cavaliere: $11,822
  3. Dr. Kevin High, Todd Bankhead & Ralph Thomas: $9,902
  4. Mike Edwards & Mike Blau: $9,390
  5. Jack & John Elster: $5,465
  6. Dr. Lewis Lipscomb & Dr. Stan Fuller: $4,480
  7. Eddy Forrest & George Stabolitis: $3,158
  8. Kevin Heath & Kelly Woodruff: $2,990
  9. Spencer & Mimi Bennett: $2,817
  10. John Champlin & Anthony Tang: $1,877
  11. Jonathan Allen & Ned Erickson: $1,860
  12. Matt & Erica Hearn: $1,128
  13. John & Meg Shipley: $1,057
  14. Billy Lentz: $831
  15.  Jeff Clous & Jeff Vance: $707
  16. Chris Gillespie: $382
$16,038.25

Tim Lowe, Wes Doub & Sam Walton from Lowes Foods

Tim Lowe and the entire Lowes Foods team win "Best Comfort Food" with their Elote Corn and SausageWorks Dip paired with all-natural Lowes Foods Blue Tortilla Chips. They also stole the show winning the People's Choice, Chef's Hat, and Best of Men Who Cook awards! Together they raised a jaw dropping $16,038.25 in tips, helping 401 families to rest easy at the Family House.

Signature Dish:

Elote Corn and SausageWorks Dip paired with all-natural Lowes Foods Blue Tortilla Chips and freshly made Tortilla Chips. Paired with beer.

$11,821.70

Steve Bratspies & Joe Cavaliere, HanesBrands

Steve Bratspies and Joe Cavaliere with HanesBrands win "Just Like Grandma Would Make" with their Watermelon Braised Pork, Mac and Cheese and Collard Greens. They also won 2nd place in the "Chef's Hat Award"! They raised an astounding $11,821.70 in tips, helping 296 families to rest easy at the Family House.

Signature Dish:

Watermelon braised pork, mac and cheese and collard greens

$9,901.70

Dr. Kevin High, Todd Bankhead, and Ralph Thomas Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Dr. Kevin High, Todd Bankhead, and Ralph Thomas with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist are the winners of "Best Theme" with their Hawaiian costumes and tiki hut! Their delectable banana pudding also wins the honor of "Best Dessert". Dr. Michael Lischke helped them along with his famous cocktail. They also won 2nd place "People's Choice" Award and 2nd place "Best of Men Who Cook". Altogether they raised $9,901.70 providing rooms for 248 families!

Signature Dish:

Hawaiian Pork Sliders and Banana Pudding, signature cocktail

$9,390.35

Mike Edwards, Novolyze & Mike Blau, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Our "Fine Dining" and "Best Grassroots Fundraising" Awards. Won by Mike Blau and Mike Edwards and their melt in your mouth Shaved Tenderloin on a Garlic Aoli Crostini topped with Caramelized Onions. They brought in a whopping $9,390.35 in tips allowing 235 families to stay at the Family House. They are also the proud 3rd place winners of the Chef's Hat Award.

Signature Dish:

Shaved Tenderloin* on a Garlic Aoli Crostini topped with Caramelized Onions

$5,464.50

Jack Elster, Stephens Investments & John Elster, Personal Property Solutions

"Most Unforgettable" goes to John Elster and Jack Elster with their Smoked Brisket Mac n Cheese. They also raised $5,464.50 in tips, helping over 137 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Smoked Brisket Mac n Cheese

$4,480.45

Dr. Lewis Lipscomb & Dr. Stan Fuller, Novant Health

Our "Perfect Pairings" with Dr. Lewis Lipscomb & Dr. Stan Fuller with Novant Health. Their delectable prime rib sliders and cheesecake bites hit the spot! They also raised $4,480.45 in tips, helping over 112 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Prime Rib Sliders & Banana Cheesecake

$3,157.95

Eddy Forrest & George Stabolitis, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate

Best Presentation goes to Eddy Forrest and George Stabolitis and their Korean Pulled Pork Tacos with Fried Wonton and Cabbage Slaw. They also won 3rd place in the Best of Men Who Cook Awards! Eddy and George brought in $3,157.95 in tips, allowing over 79 guests to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Korean Pulled Pork Tacos with Fried Wonton and Cabbage Slaw

$2,989.75

Kevin Heath, Twin City Provisions & Kelly Woodruff

"Most Southern" with their Uncle Chris' Smokin' Habanero Cheese Grits with a Bacon Wrapped Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Popper. Yummmm. They raised $2,989.75 in tips, helping 75 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Uncle Chris' Smokin' Habanero Cheese Grits with a Bacon Wrapped Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Popper

$2,817.50

Spencer & Mimi Bennett, Meridian Realty Group

They earned the title of "Simple and Refined" with their delicious Sweet and Savory Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney. Together they brought in $2,817.50 in donations helping 70 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Sweet and Savory Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney

$1,876.50

John Champlin & Anthony Tang, Wake Forest University

"Bill and Dianna Hall's Favorite Dish". And the Winner is: John Champlin and Anthony Tang with their hotdogs done 2 ways! These gentlemen also raised $1,876.91 in tips – allowing 50 families to stay the night at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Elevated Hot Dogs, 2 Ways!

$1,860.29

Jonathan Allen, Inmar Intelligence & Ned Erickson

"Best from the Sea" goes to Jonathan Allen and Ned Erickson and their Salmon Croquettes with a Special Sauce, and Fruit Tarts. They raised $1,860.29 in tips, helping 47 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Salmon Croquettes with a Special Sauce, and Fruit Tarts

$1,127.75

Matt & Erica Hearn, Cannon Wealth Management

Matt and Erica Hearn win "Heart Healthy" with their homemade granola and yogurt parfaits with allllll the toppings. They raised $1,127.75 in tips, helping 28 families stay at the Family House.

Signature Dish:

Baked Granola Parfait

$1,056.75

John & Meg Shipley, Carolina Forestry

"Most Remarkable Bite" goes to John and Meg Shipley and their addictive Jalapeño Poppers. They also raised $1,056.75, helping 26 families stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

$831.50

Billy Lentz TW Garner Foods

Billy Lentz with Garner Foods wins "Southern Staple" with his Texas Pete Smoked Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Dip with Dusted Desert Heat Snack Mix. He brought in $831.50 in tips, allowing 21 families to relax at the Family House.

Signature Dish:

Texas Pete Smoked Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Dip with Dusted Desert Heat Snack Mix

$707.25

Jeff Clous & Jeff Vance, Gwyn Services

Jeff Clous and Jeff Vance from Gwyn Services won the "Best from the Garden" award, with their creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. They raised $707.75 in tips, helping 18 families stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

$381.75

Chris Gillespie

Chris Gillespie introduced us to new, complex spices with his Pork Meatball Banh Mi, winning him the "Best International Flavors" Award. He also raised $381.75 in tips, allowing 10 families to stay at the Family House!

Signature Dish:

Banh Mi - Pork Meatball w/ Pickled Veggies or Portobello  Mushroom Vegetarian option. Served with Iced Green Tea

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