Oct 24, 2025

Food Fight 2025

A Culinary Showdown for a Cause on the South Shore

A Culinary Showdown for a Cause on the South Shore

A Culinary Showdown for a Cause on the South Shore

A photograph taken indoors at an event, showing a man in a white chef's coat, a red baseball cap, and a dark apron that reads "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK" in white. He is standing center-frame, smiling, with his arms open and palms up. A partially visible man in a chef's coat is to his left. In the background, a large screen projects an image of a fully stocked grocery shelf with colorful produce.

The scent of seared steak mingled with the sweetness of fresh-baked cookies as sunlight streamed through the windows of Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park in Hanover, Massachusetts. Chefs called for plating spoons, kids cheered in the demo zone, and camera lenses caught every sizzling second. Food Fight 2025 wasn’t just another chef competition—it was a full-day celebration of creativity, community, and the power of food to make a difference.

“When you put chefs, farms, and families in the same room for the same cause, something bigger than dinner happens,” said Pam Denholm, Executive Director of South Shore Food Bank.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
A close-up photograph of a small portion of spaghetti or pasta with a creamy sauce, topped with grated cheese and slices of truffle, served on a white plate on a dark background. Another blurred plate of pasta is visible in the background.
A photograph taken indoors at a cooking event, showing a smiling woman with dark hair wearing a dark blue apron over a dark shirt and a dark baseball cap with a yellow logo. She is standing behind a long table with portable cooking stations. In the background, a large screen projects text including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." A man is visible in the blurred left background.
A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows three women in the foreground. The woman on the right, wearing a patterned dark shirt and glasses, is speaking into a microphone. The woman in the center, wearing a graphic t-shirt and glasses, and a woman on the left, wearing a white and purple floral dress, are both holding small white plates. Other people are visible in the background near a large metal building.
A photograph taken indoors at an event, likely a food tasting or gathering. A man in a dark green t-shirt that says "ALO- LONGBOARD," a bandana, and sunglasses on his head is the central focus, looking down and eating from a small white plate. A woman is standing next to him. Other people are visible and out of focus in the foreground and background.
A close-up photograph of a small portion of spaghetti or pasta with a creamy sauce, topped with grated cheese and slices of truffle, served on a white plate on a dark background. Another blurred plate of pasta is visible in the background.
A photograph taken indoors at a cooking event, showing a smiling woman with dark hair wearing a dark blue apron over a dark shirt and a dark baseball cap with a yellow logo. She is standing behind a long table with portable cooking stations. In the background, a large screen projects text including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." A man is visible in the blurred left background.
A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows three women in the foreground. The woman on the right, wearing a patterned dark shirt and glasses, is speaking into a microphone. The woman in the center, wearing a graphic t-shirt and glasses, and a woman on the left, wearing a white and purple floral dress, are both holding small white plates. Other people are visible in the background near a large metal building.
A photograph taken indoors at an event, likely a food tasting or gathering. A man in a dark green t-shirt that says "ALO- LONGBOARD," a bandana, and sunglasses on his head is the central focus, looking down and eating from a small white plate. A woman is standing next to him. Other people are visible and out of focus in the foreground and background.
A close-up photograph of a small portion of spaghetti or pasta with a creamy sauce, topped with grated cheese and slices of truffle, served on a white plate on a dark background. Another blurred plate of pasta is visible in the background.
A photograph taken indoors at a cooking event, showing a smiling woman with dark hair wearing a dark blue apron over a dark shirt and a dark baseball cap with a yellow logo. She is standing behind a long table with portable cooking stations. In the background, a large screen projects text including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." A man is visible in the blurred left background.
A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows three women in the foreground. The woman on the right, wearing a patterned dark shirt and glasses, is speaking into a microphone. The woman in the center, wearing a graphic t-shirt and glasses, and a woman on the left, wearing a white and purple floral dress, are both holding small white plates. Other people are visible in the background near a large metal building.
A photograph taken indoors at an event, likely a food tasting or gathering. A man in a dark green t-shirt that says "ALO- LONGBOARD," a bandana, and sunglasses on his head is the central focus, looking down and eating from a small white plate. A woman is standing next to him. Other people are visible and out of focus in the foreground and background.

A Partnership with Purpose

Chef Stephen Coe and South Shore Food Bank unite to fight food insecurity.

Behind the stainless-steel flash and friendly rivalries stood a deeper mission: raising essential funds to fight food insecurity across the South Shore.

Celebrity Chef Stephen Coe—longtime SSFB supporter, restaurateur, and advocate for food salvage and recovery—partnered with Denholm to host and headline the day’s festivities. Coe curated the event’s flow, championed local ingredients, and used his platform to rally chefs and sponsors around a simple idea: no one should go hungry in our community. Over 600 tickets were sold, with the morning’s VIP Brunch featuring Coe himself preparing gourmet small plates and signature cocktails for an eager crowd. It set the tone for the day—spirited, generous, and filled with heart.

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A Partnership with Purpose

Chef Stephen Coe and South Shore Food Bank unite to fight food insecurity.

Behind the stainless-steel flash and friendly rivalries stood a deeper mission: raising essential funds to fight food insecurity across the South Shore.

Celebrity Chef Stephen Coe—longtime SSFB supporter, restaurateur, and advocate for food salvage and recovery—partnered with Denholm to host and headline the day’s festivities. Coe curated the event’s flow, championed local ingredients, and used his platform to rally chefs and sponsors around a simple idea: no one should go hungry in our community. Over 600 tickets were sold, with the morning’s VIP Brunch featuring Coe himself preparing gourmet small plates and signature cocktails for an eager crowd. It set the tone for the day—spirited, generous, and filled with heart.

Learn More

A Partnership with Purpose

Chef Stephen Coe and South Shore Food Bank unite to fight food insecurity.

Behind the stainless-steel flash and friendly rivalries stood a deeper mission: raising essential funds to fight food insecurity across the South Shore.

Celebrity Chef Stephen Coe—longtime SSFB supporter, restaurateur, and advocate for food salvage and recovery—partnered with Denholm to host and headline the day’s festivities. Coe curated the event’s flow, championed local ingredients, and used his platform to rally chefs and sponsors around a simple idea: no one should go hungry in our community. Over 600 tickets were sold, with the morning’s VIP Brunch featuring Coe himself preparing gourmet small plates and signature cocktails for an eager crowd. It set the tone for the day—spirited, generous, and filled with heart.

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From Brunch to Battle

A full day of food, fun, and friendly competition.

By mid-morning, the doors swung open and Food Fight was in full motion. The run-of-show read like a festival: kids’ baking demos with Mix It Up Kitchen, cookbook signings with authors Tammy Donroe Inman and Clara Silverstein, meet-and-greets with Pat the Patriot and Wally the Green Monster, a bustling vendor market, and a beer garden buzzing with laughter.

But center stage belonged to the competitions.

First came the Food Truck Battle, where Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers of The Artisan Pig earned top honors with a creative menu that married bold flavor and local sourcing. Then the Amateur Chef Showdown took over—an open call for home cooks with big dreams and even bigger nerves.

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A photograph taken indoors at an event, showing four people standing side-by-side in a row. The person in the center, a man with a beard, is wearing a white chef coat and a dark blue apron with a lighthouse logo and "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK" written on it. He is smiling. A woman is on his left, and two people are on his right, one of whom is wearing a colorful patterned bandana. In the background, a banner reads "Good health."
A photograph taken indoors in a large hall or gymnasium. Four people in aprons are competing at individual cooking stations, preparing food on portable tables. In the background, a large screen shows a timer at 14:15 and displays text, including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." Banners with the number '1' are visible on the walls.

From Brunch to Battle

A full day of food, fun, and friendly competition.

By mid-morning, the doors swung open and Food Fight was in full motion. The run-of-show read like a festival: kids’ baking demos with Mix It Up Kitchen, cookbook signings with authors Tammy Donroe Inman and Clara Silverstein, meet-and-greets with Pat the Patriot and Wally the Green Monster, a bustling vendor market, and a beer garden buzzing with laughter.

But center stage belonged to the competitions.

First came the Food Truck Battle, where Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers of The Artisan Pig earned top honors with a creative menu that married bold flavor and local sourcing. Then the Amateur Chef Showdown took over—an open call for home cooks with big dreams and even bigger nerves.

Visit Artisan Pig
A photograph taken indoors at an event, showing four people standing side-by-side in a row. The person in the center, a man with a beard, is wearing a white chef coat and a dark blue apron with a lighthouse logo and "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK" written on it. He is smiling. A woman is on his left, and two people are on his right, one of whom is wearing a colorful patterned bandana. In the background, a banner reads "Good health."
A photograph taken indoors in a large hall or gymnasium. Four people in aprons are competing at individual cooking stations, preparing food on portable tables. In the background, a large screen shows a timer at 14:15 and displays text, including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." Banners with the number '1' are visible on the walls.

From Brunch to Battle

A full day of food, fun, and friendly competition.

By mid-morning, the doors swung open and Food Fight was in full motion. The run-of-show read like a festival: kids’ baking demos with Mix It Up Kitchen, cookbook signings with authors Tammy Donroe Inman and Clara Silverstein, meet-and-greets with Pat the Patriot and Wally the Green Monster, a bustling vendor market, and a beer garden buzzing with laughter.

But center stage belonged to the competitions.

First came the Food Truck Battle, where Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers of The Artisan Pig earned top honors with a creative menu that married bold flavor and local sourcing. Then the Amateur Chef Showdown took over—an open call for home cooks with big dreams and even bigger nerves.

Visit Artisan Pig
A photograph taken indoors at an event, showing four people standing side-by-side in a row. The person in the center, a man with a beard, is wearing a white chef coat and a dark blue apron with a lighthouse logo and "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK" written on it. He is smiling. A woman is on his left, and two people are on his right, one of whom is wearing a colorful patterned bandana. In the background, a banner reads "Good health."
A photograph taken indoors in a large hall or gymnasium. Four people in aprons are competing at individual cooking stations, preparing food on portable tables. In the background, a large screen shows a timer at 14:15 and displays text, including "Food access," "Food equity," and "Good health." Banners with the number '1' are visible on the walls.

The Underdog Who Stole the Show

From last-minute entry to final-round competitor.

Among them was Amber Ferreira, a late-addition competitor who almost didn’t make it to the event. By day, Amber works to protect the elderly from financial fraud; by night, she’s a passionate home chef who cooks to unwind. What started as a whim quickly turned into a storybook run. Round after round, her dishes impressed judges with flavor and fearlessness. When the crowd learned she’d be advancing to face Chef Stephen Coe himself in the final battle—with Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers now assisting her—the cheers shook the rafters.

“I just came here to cook and learn,” Amber laughed after the showdown. “To go up against Chef Coe? Unreal.”

In a finale worthy of prime-time television, Coe—teamed with Chef Dave Casey of Perfectly Flavor’d Café—clinched the ultimate Food Fight title. Yet the night’s true victory belonged to the shared sense of purpose that filled the room: chefs mentoring chefs, professionals lifting amateurs, and a community uniting for good.

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The Underdog Who Stole the Show

From last-minute entry to final-round competitor.

Among them was Amber Ferreira, a late-addition competitor who almost didn’t make it to the event. By day, Amber works to protect the elderly from financial fraud; by night, she’s a passionate home chef who cooks to unwind. What started as a whim quickly turned into a storybook run. Round after round, her dishes impressed judges with flavor and fearlessness. When the crowd learned she’d be advancing to face Chef Stephen Coe himself in the final battle—with Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers now assisting her—the cheers shook the rafters.

“I just came here to cook and learn,” Amber laughed after the showdown. “To go up against Chef Coe? Unreal.”

In a finale worthy of prime-time television, Coe—teamed with Chef Dave Casey of Perfectly Flavor’d Café—clinched the ultimate Food Fight title. Yet the night’s true victory belonged to the shared sense of purpose that filled the room: chefs mentoring chefs, professionals lifting amateurs, and a community uniting for good.

Follow SSFB

The Underdog Who Stole the Show

From last-minute entry to final-round competitor.

Among them was Amber Ferreira, a late-addition competitor who almost didn’t make it to the event. By day, Amber works to protect the elderly from financial fraud; by night, she’s a passionate home chef who cooks to unwind. What started as a whim quickly turned into a storybook run. Round after round, her dishes impressed judges with flavor and fearlessness. When the crowd learned she’d be advancing to face Chef Stephen Coe himself in the final battle—with Chef Andrew Rivera-Myers now assisting her—the cheers shook the rafters.

“I just came here to cook and learn,” Amber laughed after the showdown. “To go up against Chef Coe? Unreal.”

In a finale worthy of prime-time television, Coe—teamed with Chef Dave Casey of Perfectly Flavor’d Café—clinched the ultimate Food Fight title. Yet the night’s true victory belonged to the shared sense of purpose that filled the room: chefs mentoring chefs, professionals lifting amateurs, and a community uniting for good.

Follow SSFB
A photograph taken indoors in a large, bright gymnasium, showing an event with vendor booths set up on the polished court floor. People are walking around and gathered at the tables, which are displaying various goods. The hall has high ceilings, netting, and bleachers are visible in the background.

The Chef’s Choice Vendor Market

Local makers, farms, and artisans at the heart of the event.

Vendors included McGuire’s Mushrooms LLC, Lindsay’s Local, Green Vines Pickling Co., PJ’s Fine Foods, StoneLedge Gardens, Burke’s Hot Sauce, North Star Farm, Madhrasi Chai, Sweetgreen, 110 Grill, St. Ours & Company LLC., and dozens more—proof that small producers are as essential to local resilience as the chefs themselves.

“The vendor market connects dots most people never see,” Coe noted between demonstrations. “When local makers thrive, we all eat better—and fewer people go hungry.”

A photograph taken indoors in a large, bright gymnasium, showing an event with vendor booths set up on the polished court floor. People are walking around and gathered at the tables, which are displaying various goods. The hall has high ceilings, netting, and bleachers are visible in the background.

The Chef’s Choice Vendor Market

Local makers, farms, and artisans at the heart of the event.

Vendors included McGuire’s Mushrooms LLC, Lindsay’s Local, Green Vines Pickling Co., PJ’s Fine Foods, StoneLedge Gardens, Burke’s Hot Sauce, North Star Farm, Madhrasi Chai, Sweetgreen, 110 Grill, St. Ours & Company LLC., and dozens more—proof that small producers are as essential to local resilience as the chefs themselves.

“The vendor market connects dots most people never see,” Coe noted between demonstrations. “When local makers thrive, we all eat better—and fewer people go hungry.”

A photograph taken indoors in a large, bright gymnasium, showing an event with vendor booths set up on the polished court floor. People are walking around and gathered at the tables, which are displaying various goods. The hall has high ceilings, netting, and bleachers are visible in the background.

The Chef’s Choice Vendor Market

Local makers, farms, and artisans at the heart of the event.

Vendors included McGuire’s Mushrooms LLC, Lindsay’s Local, Green Vines Pickling Co., PJ’s Fine Foods, StoneLedge Gardens, Burke’s Hot Sauce, North Star Farm, Madhrasi Chai, Sweetgreen, 110 Grill, St. Ours & Company LLC., and dozens more—proof that small producers are as essential to local resilience as the chefs themselves.

“The vendor market connects dots most people never see,” Coe noted between demonstrations. “When local makers thrive, we all eat better—and fewer people go hungry.”

A photograph taken indoors at a food event. In the foreground, a woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a light t-shirt, holds a small white plate while looking down at it. A bearded man next to her is writing on a clipboard, and another person on the far left, with their back to the camera, is serving food. The background is dimly lit, with bright spotlights and a seated audience visible.

Judges, Sponsors, and Community Support

The people and partners behind the scenes.

The competition’s integrity came courtesy of a stellar panel:

Food Truck Judges: Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith, Laurie Hepworth
Amateur Chef Judges: Laurie Hepworth, Kate Smith, Cheryl Schondek (GBFB)
Professional Chef Judges: Jose Duarte, Mike Sanchez, Laurie Hepworth
Winner Battle Judges: Chef Stephen Coe, Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith
Crush Chef Coe Judges: Paul Wahlberg (Wahlburgers), Pam Denholm (SSFB)
Kids Baking Judges: Cheryl Farhat, Adalaide Coe, Vicky Shea

Sponsors formed the backbone that made the event possible: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Quincy Mutual Group, Stop & Shop, Walden Local Meat Co., Edible Southeastern Massachusetts, National Grid, Gordon Food Service, St. Ours & Company, Granite Telecommunications, Cape Cod 5, Sullivan Tire, Coastal Heritage Bank, The Holland Companies, Abington Bank, MountainOne Bank, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, and The Rug Merchant.

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A photograph taken inside a vehicle, possibly a converted school bus, showing a woman with dark hair and a navy apron reaching for vegetables on a shelf filled with produce like onions, cabbages, and leafy greens. She is holding a black mesh basket. Two other people are working in the background. An "EMERGENCY EXIT DO NOT BLOCK" sign is visible near the ceiling on the left.
A dark blue food truck labeled "WICKED & FLAVAH" and "MOBILE CATERING" is parked outdoors near a building, with a long line of people waiting in front of it. A red food truck is visible in the background.
A photograph taken indoors at a food event. In the foreground, a woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a light t-shirt, holds a small white plate while looking down at it. A bearded man next to her is writing on a clipboard, and another person on the far left, with their back to the camera, is serving food. The background is dimly lit, with bright spotlights and a seated audience visible.

Judges, Sponsors, and Community Support

The people and partners behind the scenes.

The competition’s integrity came courtesy of a stellar panel:

Food Truck Judges: Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith, Laurie Hepworth
Amateur Chef Judges: Laurie Hepworth, Kate Smith, Cheryl Schondek (GBFB)
Professional Chef Judges: Jose Duarte, Mike Sanchez, Laurie Hepworth
Winner Battle Judges: Chef Stephen Coe, Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith
Crush Chef Coe Judges: Paul Wahlberg (Wahlburgers), Pam Denholm (SSFB)
Kids Baking Judges: Cheryl Farhat, Adalaide Coe, Vicky Shea

Sponsors formed the backbone that made the event possible: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Quincy Mutual Group, Stop & Shop, Walden Local Meat Co., Edible Southeastern Massachusetts, National Grid, Gordon Food Service, St. Ours & Company, Granite Telecommunications, Cape Cod 5, Sullivan Tire, Coastal Heritage Bank, The Holland Companies, Abington Bank, MountainOne Bank, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, and The Rug Merchant.

Support SSFB
A photograph taken inside a vehicle, possibly a converted school bus, showing a woman with dark hair and a navy apron reaching for vegetables on a shelf filled with produce like onions, cabbages, and leafy greens. She is holding a black mesh basket. Two other people are working in the background. An "EMERGENCY EXIT DO NOT BLOCK" sign is visible near the ceiling on the left.
A dark blue food truck labeled "WICKED & FLAVAH" and "MOBILE CATERING" is parked outdoors near a building, with a long line of people waiting in front of it. A red food truck is visible in the background.
A photograph taken indoors at a food event. In the foreground, a woman with curly hair and glasses, wearing a light t-shirt, holds a small white plate while looking down at it. A bearded man next to her is writing on a clipboard, and another person on the far left, with their back to the camera, is serving food. The background is dimly lit, with bright spotlights and a seated audience visible.

Judges, Sponsors, and Community Support

The people and partners behind the scenes.

The competition’s integrity came courtesy of a stellar panel:

Food Truck Judges: Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith, Laurie Hepworth
Amateur Chef Judges: Laurie Hepworth, Kate Smith, Cheryl Schondek (GBFB)
Professional Chef Judges: Jose Duarte, Mike Sanchez, Laurie Hepworth
Winner Battle Judges: Chef Stephen Coe, Mike Sanchez, Kate Smith
Crush Chef Coe Judges: Paul Wahlberg (Wahlburgers), Pam Denholm (SSFB)
Kids Baking Judges: Cheryl Farhat, Adalaide Coe, Vicky Shea

Sponsors formed the backbone that made the event possible: Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Quincy Mutual Group, Stop & Shop, Walden Local Meat Co., Edible Southeastern Massachusetts, National Grid, Gordon Food Service, St. Ours & Company, Granite Telecommunications, Cape Cod 5, Sullivan Tire, Coastal Heritage Bank, The Holland Companies, Abington Bank, MountainOne Bank, Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, and The Rug Merchant.

Support SSFB
A photograph taken inside a vehicle, possibly a converted school bus, showing a woman with dark hair and a navy apron reaching for vegetables on a shelf filled with produce like onions, cabbages, and leafy greens. She is holding a black mesh basket. Two other people are working in the background. An "EMERGENCY EXIT DO NOT BLOCK" sign is visible near the ceiling on the left.
A dark blue food truck labeled "WICKED & FLAVAH" and "MOBILE CATERING" is parked outdoors near a building, with a long line of people waiting in front of it. A red food truck is visible in the background.
A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows two chefs. The man on the left is carrying a Chiquita banana box, and the man on the right is wearing an apron that reads "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK." They are walking in a parking lot, and a dark school bus and stacks of banana boxes are visible in the background.

Impact and Momentum

Every ticket, every meal, every neighbor counts.

Every ticket, vendor sale, and sponsor contribution added up to essential funds for South Shore Food Bank’s regional fight against hunger. Those dollars will fuel programs like Feed the Wey, expand mobile pantries, and sustain renovations that make local pantries more welcoming and dignified.

“This is what community looks like—energy, generosity, and everyone pulling in the same direction,” said Denholm as the evening wrapped. “Food Fight 2025 reminds us that ending hunger isn’t about charity; it’s about connection.”

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A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows two chefs. The man on the left is carrying a Chiquita banana box, and the man on the right is wearing an apron that reads "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK." They are walking in a parking lot, and a dark school bus and stacks of banana boxes are visible in the background.

Impact and Momentum

Every ticket, every meal, every neighbor counts.

Every ticket, vendor sale, and sponsor contribution added up to essential funds for South Shore Food Bank’s regional fight against hunger. Those dollars will fuel programs like Feed the Wey, expand mobile pantries, and sustain renovations that make local pantries more welcoming and dignified.

“This is what community looks like—energy, generosity, and everyone pulling in the same direction,” said Denholm as the evening wrapped. “Food Fight 2025 reminds us that ending hunger isn’t about charity; it’s about connection.”

Follow Us
A photograph taken outdoors on a sunny day shows two chefs. The man on the left is carrying a Chiquita banana box, and the man on the right is wearing an apron that reads "SOUTH SHORE FOOD BANK." They are walking in a parking lot, and a dark school bus and stacks of banana boxes are visible in the background.

Impact and Momentum

Every ticket, every meal, every neighbor counts.

Every ticket, vendor sale, and sponsor contribution added up to essential funds for South Shore Food Bank’s regional fight against hunger. Those dollars will fuel programs like Feed the Wey, expand mobile pantries, and sustain renovations that make local pantries more welcoming and dignified.

“This is what community looks like—energy, generosity, and everyone pulling in the same direction,” said Denholm as the evening wrapped. “Food Fight 2025 reminds us that ending hunger isn’t about charity; it’s about connection.”

Follow Us
A close-up photograph taken indoors at a cooking event. A person with a colorful patterned bandana and visible arm tattoos is intently grating a large block of yellow cheese onto a white cutting board. Another person is partially visible in the background, pouring olive oil into a metal bowl. Cooking equipment and blurred figures are visible in the background.

Looking Ahead

A bigger, bolder Food Fight 2026 is already underway.

As the final trophies were raised and the crowd filed out, talk was already turning to next year. Food Fight 2026 promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more immersive—more chefs, more vendors, more impact.

For now, though, the takeaway is clear: when passion meets purpose, the results are delicious.

Learn About SSFB
A close-up photograph taken indoors at a cooking event. A person with a colorful patterned bandana and visible arm tattoos is intently grating a large block of yellow cheese onto a white cutting board. Another person is partially visible in the background, pouring olive oil into a metal bowl. Cooking equipment and blurred figures are visible in the background.

Looking Ahead

A bigger, bolder Food Fight 2026 is already underway.

As the final trophies were raised and the crowd filed out, talk was already turning to next year. Food Fight 2026 promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more immersive—more chefs, more vendors, more impact.

For now, though, the takeaway is clear: when passion meets purpose, the results are delicious.

Learn About SSFB
A close-up photograph taken indoors at a cooking event. A person with a colorful patterned bandana and visible arm tattoos is intently grating a large block of yellow cheese onto a white cutting board. Another person is partially visible in the background, pouring olive oil into a metal bowl. Cooking equipment and blurred figures are visible in the background.

Looking Ahead

A bigger, bolder Food Fight 2026 is already underway.

As the final trophies were raised and the crowd filed out, talk was already turning to next year. Food Fight 2026 promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more immersive—more chefs, more vendors, more impact.

For now, though, the takeaway is clear: when passion meets purpose, the results are delicious.

Learn About SSFB