Arkansas Beef Council Celebrity Chef Cookoff

Cheer on your favorite Chef! The Arkansas Beef Council Chef’s Cook-Off takes off on Sunday August 15th at 3:00pm – It will be a kitchen clash between two great local chefs!

Come join the fun at the Chef’s Kitchen Stage and cheer on your favorite chef as they prepare their favorite beef steakburger recipe for our panel of Judges! Chef Howard Wilson from Nana’s Organix will be defending his 2020 Arkansas Beef Council Cookoff Title from the Challenger Chef Tracy Smith from Kreative Expressionz Catering! Judges: Donette Spann – Arkansas Beef Council Chef Mark Janus – The Resident Chef Kevin Shalin – Food Writer – Blog: The Mighty Rib Jill McDonald – Chef & Owner, The Croissanterie SUNDAY AT 3pm at the Expo in the Arkansas Beef Council Chef’s Kitchen Stage

Meet Our Chefs


Chef Howard Wilson
Nana’s Organix
facebook.com/Nanas-Organix-Farmers-Market-110116209028051


Chef Tracy Smith
Kreative Expressionz Catering
facebook.com/KreativeExpressionzCatering/

We are a one-stop-shop! Event planning and Catering. We specialize in Cajun, Caribbean and Soul Food Cuisine.

MEET OUR JUDGES


Donette Spann
Arkansas Beef Council
http://www.arkansasbeef.org/
About Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner… And, we’ll give you recipes, events info, and fun facts to help you create great beef dishes!

Chef Mark Janus
The Resident Chef

www.theresidentchef.com
https://www.facebook.com/theresidentchef
Our products are designed for you to give your family and friends what they deserve, the best gourmet mixes that you make in your home. Simple yet delicious.
Helping you become The Resident Chef of your home. Save time and make it your self with our gourmet Soups, Casseroles, Dips, Drink Mixes, Dessert Cheeseballs/Pies/Frostings, and Seasoning Blends for your table!
Please Invite us to all your gatherings!! Our products taste great and are all handmade using quality ingredients and packaging.

Kevin Shalin Food Writer, The Mighty Rib https://www.facebook.com/TheMightyRib https://themightyrib.com “After more than 11 years of covering food, The Mighty Rib is still going strong as an information source for Central Arkansas foodies. During that time, Kevin has also written for Little Rock Soiree, Rock City Eats, Treatsie, Little Rock Family, Bourbon and Boots, Arkansas Times, and OnlyinArk.com. In 2020, he was named Food Editor for AY Magazine. Through The Mighty Rib, Kevin strives to connect and help build the Little Rock community with his writing.” Visit The Mighty Rib Blog – www.themightyrib.com

Chef Jill McDonald
Professional Chef, Owner of The Croissanterie
https://www.thecroissanterielr.com
https://www.facebook.com/thecroissanterielr/
@thecroissanterielr
Central Arkansas Catering. Certified chefs.
Local-Fresh-Made from scratch
Savory-Sweet-Cakes-Breads
Parties-Luncheons-Weddings & more
We come to you!

GET EXPO TICKETS

Tickets available at our Box Office on Expo Days! $7 Admission ($5 w/coupon) Kids 12 and under are free. Free Parking!

GET DIRECTIONS

Expo Location: Arkansas State Fair Complex 2600 Howard Street Little Rock, AR 72206

EXPO DAY and TIME

Dates: AUG 14-15, 2021 Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 11am to 4pmn