ten years of impact
For 10 years, Epic Chef has been a celebrated staple in the culinary community - highlighting the food, culture, and tradition that shapes our local gastronomy. Nothing brings us together more than enjoying a meal around the table. It’s where communities come together, important conversations happen, laughter ensues and lasting memories are made. Each year, we take a moment to celebrate local chefs who tirelessly give their time and effort to provide these moments for us.
Epic Chef is celebrated and hosted in partnership with the Epicurean.
Epic Chef Kick Off
June 23, 2025
Causeway Center
In honor of the 10 year anniversary of Epic Chef, YOU will have a say in who competes in the Epic Chef series! Our selection has selected 6 chefs to compete in the Epic Chef Kick Off. Each chef will showcase their favorite dish while participants sample the options and vote for their favorites. The top 4 chefs will proceed to the Epic Chef series!
Marvilou Mapa
Amalie Arena
Mohamed Elbanna
The Birria Bros
Angel Gaston
Rooster & the Till
Mario Brugnoli
Eat Art Love
Robert Blanque
Martins Italian
Brandon Greenwalt
Wild Child / Sonata
The Epic Chef Kick Off reception is sponsored by
the competition
Tickets and pricing coming soon!
July 14: Round 1
July 21: Round 2
July 28: Finale
Epic Chef LIVE
Competition nights sell out fast – but don’t worry, you can catch the full show in real time on our livestream! Stay tuned for more details.
The Epic Chef livestream is made possible by our partners at WMOR.
our sponsors
Alongside the Epicurean Hotel, our local partners fuel Epic Chef and raise awareness of hunger across Tampa Bay.
get involved
To learn more about Epic Chef and how to attend, please contact Roanna Neidig at rneidig@feedingtampabay.org
become a sponsor
If you are interested in sponsoring Epic Chef 2025, please reach out to Jeannette Rodriguez at jrodriguez@feedingtampabay.org