Taste Bud’s ‘Best Chef’ Competition Announced

The locally produced Taste Buds cable TV show and Simply Clear Marketing & Media are rolling out the first “Best Chef Competition.” The contest includes chef’s competing in a Chopped-style battle at the Inspired Home Expo using a CSA box from Talley Farms.
Nominated chefs are: Kristina Duffy of Inn At Morro Bay; Casey Walcot of the Sea Venture; Sarah Paddock of Chipwrecked; Chris Beckett of Fish Gaucho; and Nicola Allegretta of Mistura and Mama’s Meatballs.
Chefs will receive a Talley Box of produce and fruits and can add any protein they desire. “We’re looking forward to experiencing the unique tastes these chefs will create with the fresh and local fruits and vegetables from our Talley Farms Fresh Harvest boxes, “ said Andrea S Chavez, Talley Farms Fresh Harvest manager.
A panel of professional judges will oversee the blind arbitrating while attendees of the Inspired Home Expo can taste and vote for the People’s Choice award. Chefs will be judged on use of ingredients, presentation, taste and originality. After the show, each chef will receive a full-page layout with the recipe and pictures in Inspired Heath Magazine.
“Chef’s Casey, Sarah, and Nicola were all featured in Season 1 of Taste Buds, and Kristina and Chris are planned for Season 2,” said Teri Bayus, host and producer of Taste Buds, “Each chef has their own unique strengths, and it will be thrilling to see who can take home the prize.”
The live event, presented by Taste Buds and Simply Clear Marketing & Media, takes place on Saturday, Feb. 25 during the Inspired Home & Gourmet Expo of Paso Robles, at the Paso Robles Event Center from 1-3 p.m. The Expo runs Feb. 25 and 26.
Judges include: Liz Dodder Hansen, Jacob Town, Rachel Hommel, and Kendra Aronson. The Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Award winners will be announced Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, email Teri Bayus at: [email protected] or call (805) 305-0579.