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