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.
become the next Epic Chef
Epic Chef is a highly acclaimed cooking tournament hosted at the Epicurean Theatre in Tampa, Florida. Competing Chefs are challenged to create unique dishes under the pressure of the clock using mystery ingredients. The winner of the tournament will receive the renowned Marty Blitz Award, along with a $10,000 prize and a custom knife roll!
And now you can be a part of competition! Feeding Tampa Bay is seeking energetic and talented local chefs to compete in our 2025 Epic Chef series.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s how the competition unfolds:
1. Apply: Submit your application during the open window.
2. Get Selected: Our committee will choose six standout chefs to compete.
3. Kickoff Reception: All six chefs create a dish for guests to taste and vote on. The top four move forward.
4. Live Cookoffs:
– Week 1: Two chefs go head-to-head.
– Week 2: The other two face off.
5. The Finale: The winners from each round battle for the Epic Chef title and grand prize.
Applications will close at 11:59 PM on March 28th, 2025.
past 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