Macon chef showdown to raise money for youth crime prevention
The May 3 event features nine tasting dishes, including brisket and seafood gravy, and supports YouthUp’s mission to reduce youth violence in Macon-Bibb.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some of Middle Georgia’s best-known chefs — and one Bibb County School District leader — will go head-to-head in a culinary competition aimed at supporting youth programs and reducing crime in Macon-Bibb County next weekend.
The Celebrity Chef Blow-Out, presented by YouthUp, Inc. and the Youth Leadership Council, is happening on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church, located at 1180 Bartlett Street in Macon.
The event features Executive Officer Dr. Steve Jones of the Bibb County School District as the Community Leader Chef, who will compete against culinary professionals from Famous Mike’s, Kobi Catering, Fincher’s BBQ, Tommy’s Bakery, S&S Cafeterias and Sgt. DeAndre Hall with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, among others.
“Can Dr. Steve Jones’s culinary skills top those of professional chefs?” organizers asked in a promotional flyer. “Get your advance ticket today!”
For $20, attendees can sample all nine featured dishes, which include:
- Beef Brisket
- Twisted Crack Chicken
- Beef Tips over Rice
- Baked Beans with Sausage and Ground Beef
- Divine Cheese Grits
- Champion’s Chicken Salad
- BBQ
- Mini Sweet Potato Pies
- Seafood Gravy
Drinks, bread and dessert are included in the ticket price, and guests will be able to vote for their favorite dish.
YouthUp, Inc. says its mission is to reduce violent crime and youth deaths in Macon-Bibb through anger management, conflict resolution, gang resistance classes and community involvement. Proceeds from the Celebrity Chef Blow-Out will support these efforts.
Tickets can be reserved by calling Amanda Smith at (478) 733-8602. Free delivery of advance tickets is available.
