The Treasure Coast MASTERCHEF Competition
The Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition is a one-night-only, ticketed culinary finale showcasing the highest level of local chef talent on the Treasure Coast. Guests enjoy a semi-formal, seated, plated dining experience designed as an elevated pop-up restaurant—focused on culinary excellence, thoughtful presentation, and an immersive dining experience from start to finish.
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: IRSC Mueller Campus – 6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
The event will take place inside the Richardson Center building
Tickets: $125 per person | Savor Club: $123 per person | Savor Club Plus: $120 per person
Semi-Formal Attire Recommended
A One-Night-Only MasterChef Dining Experience
Guests enjoy a seated, plated dining experience guided through a curated, restaurant-style dining experience, complemented by an open bar serving beer & wine throughout the evening. Four selected chefs each present a high-end signature entrée, prepared in a professional educational kitchen and served as a plated course to both judges and guests. As each dish is delivered, the chef steps into the dining room to introduce their creation, sharing the inspiration and story behind the dish. An elite panel of esteemed chef judges evaluates every course and selects the official Treasure Coast MasterChef, while guests participate by tasting each dish and casting their vote for People’s Choice MasterChef. The evening unfolds as a fully realized, one-night-only pop-up restaurant experience with seamless service, intentional pacing, and a refined dining atmosphere, and concludes with a non-judged dessert course served during a live awards ceremony hosted by Thomas Miller, founder of The Treasure Coast Foodie.
Culinary Education in Action
A defining element of the Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition is our partnership with Indian River State College. Hospitality & Culinary Program students serve as the restaurant staff for the evening, gaining hands-on experience across every aspect of live service—from back-of-house support and plating assistance to front-of-house delivery and timing. This immersive, real-world experience places students in a true service environment alongside professional chefs and judges—an opportunity that cannot be replicated in a classroom setting. A portion of the event proceeds will go to support the IRSC Culinary Student Scholarship fund.
Presenting Sponsor Opportunity
The Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition is seeking a single Presenting Sponsor to support this one-night-only culinary finale. The Presenting Sponsor will provide all food ingredients required to produce the event, supporting a maximum attendance of up to 100 guests, including:
- Ingredients for each competing chef to prepare one plated signature dish for up to 100 guests
- A prepared dessert course provided for guests during the awards presentation
In return, the Presenting Sponsor will receive:
- Presenting Sponsor designation across all event marketing and promotions
- Logo placement at the top of all advertisements, digital promotions, and event materials
- Verbal recognition throughout the evening, including during the awards presentation
- One year of advertising and brand exposure on the Treasure Coast Foodie platform
- Association with one of the Treasure Coast’s most refined, ticketed culinary events
This partnership offers a clear value exchange—your brand supplies the culinary foundation of the event and receives premier visibility and extended promotional impact in return.
Interested in competing? Local chefs are invited to apply for consideration to compete in the Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition, a one-night-only culinary finale showcasing the region’s top talent. Applicants must live or work on the Treasure Coast and have a minimum of three years of real-world kitchen experience. All applications will be reviewed by an elite panel of judges, who will select the Top 4 chefs to compete in the final event. Due to the selective nature of the competition, participation is limited, and chosen chefs will be contacted directly with next steps.