To Our Amazing Chefs!

Thank you for being an essential part of NCAAWA’s mission! As a nonprofit organization and mentoring network, we are dedicated to supporting women and girls in reaching their personal and professional goals. By participating in the Gentlemen’s Gourmet, you’re helping us raise vital funds for our Scholarship Program—an effort that has already awarded over half a million dollars to students in our community. We invite both professional and amateur male chefs to showcase their culinary talents for this meaningful cause. It’s more than a cooking competition—it’s a chance to make a difference. Professional chefs: this is also a unique opportunity to spotlight your business in front of hundreds of guests who will savor your dish(es)!To keep the judging fair and fun, we’ll be using a blind tasting process conducted by a panel of community judges. And for those with a competitive spirit—yes, there are cash prizes on the line!

‍Trophies will be presented in each category as determined by a panel of judges. Professional and amateur chefs will be judged separately. Admission for participating chefs is complimentary. All other guests who accompany the chef must purchase a ticket. Historically this has been a sold-out event. Please feel free to share a link to this page with professional or home cooks who may be interested in participating in this event.

Applications must be received no later than September 12, 2025