In a culinary showdown similar to those featured on television shows such as Top Chef and Chopped, three seasoned chefs will match sharp knives and quick wits for the benefit of Founders Hall in the 2018 Battle of the Chefs on Sunday, June 3, from 4 – 7 pm.
Chefs Brian Bender (David's Soundview Catering/formerly The Cutting Board Café, Ridgefield), Zachariah Campion (Bailey's Backyard, Ridgefield), and André Gainer (Luna Rossa, Ridgefield) will open a basket of surprise ingredients in front of an audience of over 200 and, in just 60 short minutes, compete to create the winning entree as judged by a panel of food experts. Renowned judges, audience participation and the chance to provide life-long learning to over 3,600 people will make this a rollicking, mouth-watering, soul-satisfying event.
How are the chefs preparing? What is their "recipe for success"? Find out right here on HamletHub as we showcase each chef!
André Gainer
How are you preparing for this much anticipated culinary showdown?
I'm preparing by transforming the appetizer ingredient in different ways using a variety of techniques. Also, I've been practicing with my kitchen staff with random bizarre basket ingredients of their choice.
You have 60 minutes to win over the judges by your culinary creativity, craftsmanship, and results. Enough time?