2026 Talent
Chef Brian Duffy
Chef, Culinary and Hospitality Consultant, TV Personality
Concetta Maceo-Sims
Owner of Maceo Spice & Import Co., Host of CW39 Htown Eats: Cooking with Concetta
Chef Machete
Chef/Owner of Gordo Niños, Next Level Chef Season 5 Contestant
Chef David Cordúa
Chef/Owner of The Lymbar
Paul Miller
Founder of Gr8 Plate Hospitality – Restaurant Owner of The Union Kitchen, Jax Grill, Vine Memorial, and Passerella in Houston.
Level 2 Sommelier
Executive Chef Sal Vera
Gr8 Plate Hospitality Executive Chef. 26+ years in the Culinary Industry
Executive Chef Chris Lopez
BLVD. Seafood, 27+ Years in the Culinary Industry
Chef WillIam Pickavance
Yaga’s Cafe, 27+ Years in the Culinary Industry
Executive chef bobby lee ross
Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks – Moody Gardens
Andres CastAneda
Moody Gardens














