2022 Chefs Gourmet Winners
3-Way Tie for People's Choice Bartender
Scott Hostetler Scot'tails Richard Nelson Red Hill Wine Nathan Yeargin Tustin Sunset
People's Choice Chef - Susan Hill, Grata Fine Dining Bolognese Lasagne
1st Place Amateur Chef - Tarkan Kardaslar Ratatouille
2nd Place Amateur Chef - Denise "Mo" Monahan Pina Colada Poke Cake
1st Place Professional Chef - Heather McLeod, Three Pub Bakery Dark Chocolate S'mores Cheesecake with Toasted Meringue and Marshmallows on a Cinnamon Graham Crust
2nd Place Professional Chef - Geoff Perea, Friends Cafe Dried Fruit Salad
Best Bartender - Nathan Yearin Tustin Sunset
2019 Best Bartender Competition Winners
1st Place Bartender - Geoff Perea, Friends Cafe Friends Aloha
2nd Place Bartender - Shelleyanne Rein The Secret Lei Martini
3rd Place Bartender – Anthony Games, Rock & Brews The Monkey’s Punch
2018 Chefs Gourmet Winners
People's Choice Award - Tarkan Kardaslar Sauteed Carrots with Spicy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Best Cocktail - Dr. Nathan Yeargin Voodoo Mai Tai
Best Appetizer - LaRyssa MacAloney Baked Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels with a Fresh Cranberry Relish
Best Entree - Jack Rein Coq au Vin
Best Side Dish - Tarkan Kardaslar Sauteed Carrots with Spicy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Best Dessert - Heather McLeod Double Dark Ganache Tart with Housemade Ice Cream & Salted Butterscotch
1st Place Professional Chef - Heather McLeod, Three Pug Bakery Double Dark Ganache Tart with Housemade Ice Cream & Salted Butterscotch
2nd Place Professional Chef - Trinh Hinson, Nothing Bundt Cakes White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake
3rd Place Professional Chef - Paul Ratkovich, OC Rescue Mission Cream of Wild Mushroom & King Crab Soup
1st Place Amateur Chef - Tarkan Kardaslar Sauteed Carrots with Spicy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
2nd Place Amateur Chef - Jack Rein Coq au Vin
3rd Place Amateur Chef - LaRyssa MacAloney Baked Spinach & Cheese Pinwheels with a Fresh Cranberry Relish
2017 Chefs Gourmet Winners
People's Choice Award - Chris Uribe & Lis Fortner Macaroni & Cheese
Best Appetizer - Emily Banks Stuffed Peppers
Best Entree - Mo Monahan Smoked Irish Chili
Best Side Dish - Mo Monihan Southern Style Collard Greens & Cornbread
Best Dessert - Heather McLeod Chocolate Cheesecake
1st Place Professional Chef - Heather McLeod, Three Pug Bakery Chocolate Cheesecake
2nd Place Professional Chef - Andrea Bartel, Snooze, an AM Eatery Vietnamese Coffee Cream Puffs
1st Place Amateur Chef - Mo Monahan Smoked Irish Chili
2nd Place Amateur Chef - Dr. Nathan Yeargin Gumbo
2016 Chefs Gourmet Winners
People's Choice Award - Jack Rein Paella a la Valenciana
Best Appetizer - Emily Banks Buffalo Bleu Cheese Wontons
Best Entree - Jack Rein Paella a la Valenciana
Best Side Dish - Suzay Cha Coleslaw with Coconut Dressing
Best Dessert - April Anderson Iced Shortbread Cookies
1st Place Professional Chef - Suzay Cha Coleslaw with Coconut Dressing
2nd Place Professional Chef - Andrea Bartel, Snooze, an AM Eatery Summer Peach Parfait
1st Place Amateur Chef - Jack Rein Paella a la Valenciana
2nd Place Amateur Chef - Busha Biviji Rice w/ Lentils and a Salad