West Side Chops

Three corporate and three nonprofit chefs will compete against each other in a Chopped-style cooking contest using ingredients commonly found at West Side Community Services’ food pantry, Provisions 139. Guests will be invited to try a small plate from each chef, then vote on who will take home the title of People’s Choice Chef. A panel of judges will also assess the chefs’ offerings and crown a Judges’ Choice Chef.

Competing chefs:
– Jake Brach, Rich Products
– Theresa Dempster, Big Big Table
– Stephen Forman, Delaware North Sportservice
– Daniel Genco, West Side Community Services/Provisions 139 pantry
– Nathalie Zola Malu, Malkia & Co. at West Side Bazaar/WEDI
– Alex Zimmer, M&T Bank

Additional nibbles from West Side Bazaar vendors are included with each ticket. We’ll also have beer, wine, and NA options at the bar (first drink included with a standard ticket). West Side Bazaar vendors will be open for purchases downstairs throughout the event. A culinary-themed raffle will offer guests the chance to win restaurant gift certificates, kitchen tools, cookbooks, and other cooking-related prizes.