Event Photos
Guest Story
Grand Prizes
Chef’s Hat Award:
Most on-line tips raised through noon on day of the event
1st place: Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
2nd place: Gerald Lambert, Gabino Solis & Greg Zelazoski, Garner Foods
3rd place: Al and Lilly Bunch & David Caudle, Al B’s Woodshop//Tandem Senior Living Advisors
Chef’s Kiss Award:
Most individual tips/donors to their team through noon on day of the event
1st place: Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
2nd place: DeJuan Nunez, Jeremiah Phillips & Neil Piner, SECU
3rd place: Gerald Lambert, Gabino Solis & Greg Zelazoski, Garner Foods
Best of Men Who Cook (Taste and Presentation):
Dishes judged night of event by Michael Hastings, Stephanie Tyson, and Vivian Joiner.
Best tasting dish
1st place: DeJuan Nunez, Jeremiah Phillips & Neil Piner, SECU
2nd place: Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
3rd place: John Powell & Bobby Wade, Winston-Salem Fire Department
Best presentation
1st place: Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
2nd place: DeJuan Nunez, Jeremiah Phillips & Neil Piner, SECU
3rd place: Scott, Shellie & Easton Tyree
People’s Choice:
Most tips collected the night of the event
1st place: John Crook & Hector Ochoa, Flow Automotive
2nd place: Mark Dodson, Jonathan Douglas & Robert Semar, Allegacy Federal Credit Union
3rd place: Mike Kazimar & Brian McCarthy
Crowd Pleaser Award:
Most participant chef hat chips the night of the event (1 per attendee)
1st place tie : Jack Elster & Noah Wilkerson, Stephens Investments// Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
1st place tie: Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
3rd place: Gerald Lambert, Gabino Solis & Greg Zelazoski, Garner Foods
Chef Lineup and Scoreboard
Jimmy Aldridge & Matt Farris, R.H. Barringer Distributing
Signature Dish:
Deep Fried Chicken Poppers
Joey Bartholomew & Dr. Tripp Bartholomew, Gibson & Bartholomew Dentistry
Signature Dish:
(One of) The best BBQ sliders you've ever had
Al and Lilly Bunch & David Caudle, Al B’s Woodshop//Tandem Senior Living Advisors
3rd Place Chef's Hat Award
Signature Dish:
Banana's Foster Pudding
John “DJ” Champlin & Anthony Tang, Wake Forest University
Signature Dish:
Hot Dog Burnt Ends with Garlic and Herb Grits
John Crook & Hector Ochoa, Flow Automotive
1st Place People's Choice Award
Signature Dish:
Roasted Esquites topped with Citrus Crab
Mark Dodson, Jonathan Douglas & Robert Semar, Allegacy Federal Credit Union
2nd Place People's Choice Award
Signature Dish:
Three Varieties of Jalapeño Poppers
Jack Elster & Noah Wilkerson, Stephens Investments//Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate
1st Place Tie Crowd Pleaser Award
Signature Dish:
Smoked Brisket Mac 'n Cheese
Mike Kazimar & Brian McCarthy
3rd Place People's Choice Award
Signature Dish:
Bourbon Braised Beef
Gerald Lambert, Gabino Solis & Greg Zelazoski, Garner Foods
2nd Place Chef's Hat Award, 3rd Place Chef's Kiss Award, 3rd Place Crowd Pleaser Award
Signature Dish:
Birria & Chipotle Carnitas Tacos
Dr. Louis McIntyre & Matt Schooler, Novant Health
Signature Dish:
Jerk Chicken Tacos with Caribbean Slaw and Rasta Cream
DeJuan Nunez, Jeremiah Phillips & Neil Piner, SECU
2nd Place Chef's Kiss Award, 2nd Place Best Presentation, 1st Place Best Tasting Dish
Signature Dish:
Shrimp & Grit Cakes
Dr. Robert Paynter & Dr. Ben Warner, One Health Pediatrics
Signature Dish:
Hot Pimento Piggies on Pillows
John Powell & Bobby Wade, Winston-Salem Fire Department
3rd Place Best Tasting Dish
Signature Dish:
Smoked Salmon with Kale Salad
Bo Stimpson, Justin Valentine & Kevin Wyrick, Gwyn Services
Signature Dish:
#1 Chili & Loaded Cornbread
Dr. Madhav Swaminathan & Dr. David Zaas, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
1st Place Chef's Hat Award, 1st Place Chef's Kiss Award, 1st Place Best Presentation, 2nd Place Best Tasting Dish, 1st Place Tie Crowd Pleaser Award
Signature Dish:
Carolina Curry Cups
Scott, Shellie & Easton Tyree
3rd Place Best Presentation
Signature Dish:
S&S Slider with a Caramel Cracker Jack Ice Cream Sundae