The Treasure Coast MASTERCHEF Competition
The Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition returns in 2024!
The Treasure Coast MasterChef competition is back and better than ever, showcasing some of the best chefs on the Treasure Coast. At the preliminary event, up to 10 chefs will present an appetizer for attendees and a panel of industry-leading judges to taste and vote for their favorites. The judges will select the top four best appetizers of the night, and those chefs will move on to the semi-formal finale event.
At the finale, the top four chefs will present their “signature” entrees, which will be tasted and voted on by attendees and judges. The evening will conclude with an awards ceremony, where Thomas Miller, The Treasure Coast Foodie, will present a People’s and a Judges Choice MasterChef trophy.
Don’t miss your chance to taste some of the best culinary creations on the Treasure Coast and support the local culinary community. Tickets for the prelim and finale will be available in January 2024.
Preliminary Competition Event
When: TBD in March 2024
Where: IRSC Mueller Campus – 6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Tickets: $TBD
Finale Competition Event
When: TBD in March 2024
Where: IRSC Mueller Campus – 6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Price: $TBD
Would YOU like to compete in The Treasure Coast MasterChef competition? It’s open to any chef that is currently working in the industry, lives on the Treasure Coast, and has at least three years of culinary experience. Applications to compete will open on December 1st, 2023, and will close on Dec 31st, 2023. Chefs chosen to participate in the competition will be contacted no later than Sunday, January 15th, 2024. Only 10 spots are available, so please click on the link below and fill out the application form to be considered.
Applications Open on Friday, December 1st, 2023!
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Indian River State College for their participation in our event. These students did a fantastic job of helping us make the event successful! Their participation counts towards their degree. (Left to Right) – Anthony Garcia, Fio Gallagher, Emma Janes, Chef Austin Miller (Apprentice Instructor & Kitchen Manager for the event), Shaddainah Lalanne, Eddy Garcia, Morgan Jones, Gabrielle Carpenter, Jimmy Mikovsky, Leah Sylvander, Elijah Defazio, Heather Sceiczina, Ariana Sanchez, Robert Shannon Osteen, Blanca Compton, Elizabeth Mickelsen (Lab Assistant), Alex Camacho, & Chef Deb Midkiff (Culinary & Hospitality Program Chair, Instructor). Kneeling in front is Dr. Suzanne Bagnera, Ph.D., Director of the Hospitality Institute.
The Treasure Coast MasterChef competition is excited to announce its partnership with Indian River State College for its 2024 event. The college, known as one of the best culinary schools in Florida, is located on the Mueller Campus in Indian River County. As part of the partnership, Hospitality and Culinary Program students will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience by working firsthand with local chefs and restaurants at the Treasure Coast MasterChef events. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the student scholarship fund to assist those who need financial assistance to enroll in the program.