Who can be a chef?

Local male influencers who enjoy cooking for others make great Men Who Cook chefs!

How many people attend the event?

We are expecting 350-400 attendees this year.

Where do I purchase additional admission for my spouse and friends?

Purchase additional tickets at www.familyhousews.org/men-who-cook. There is no assigned seating.

What are the Awards?

This year there are more awards than ever! 15 awards will be presented during the event.

• The Top Hat Award will go to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team that collected the most tips online before the event.
• The People’s Choice Award will be awarded to the1st, 2nd, and 3rd team who collects the most tips this evening.
• The Chef’s Kiss Award will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd team who have the most individual donors to tip their team.
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will also be given for best dish as judged by local chefs.
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will also be given for best presentation as judged by local chefs.

Is there parking?

Yes, complimentary parking is available at Legacy Stables & Events.

Who were the chefs in 2022?

• Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Dr. Kevin High, Todd Bankhead, Ralph Thomas and Dr. Michael Lischke
• HanesBrands Inc Steve Bratspies & Joe Cavaliere
• Novant Health Dr. Lewis Lipscomb & Dr. Stan Fuller
• Lowes Food’s Tim Lowe, Wes Doub & Sam Walton
• Mike Edwards & Mike Blau
• Jack & John Elster
• Leonard Ryden Burr Eddy Forrest & George Stabolitis
• Kevin Heath & Kelly Woodruff
• Spencer & Mimi Bennett
• Wake Forest University’s John Champlin & Anthony Tang
• Inmar’s Jonathan Allen & Ned Erickson
• Cannon Wealth’s Matt & Erica Hearn
• John & Meg Shipley
• Garner Foods Billy Lentz
• Gwyn Electrical Plumbing Heating Cooling’s Jeff Clous & Jeff Vance
• Chris Gillespie