The 2023 Treasure Coast MASTERCHEF Preliminary Competition

The 2023 Treasure Coast MasterChef Competition, presented by Kyle G’s Restaurants is back and better than ever, showcasing some of the best chefs on the Treasure Coast.

At this preliminary competition event, competing chefs will present a “signature” appetizer for event attendees to taste.  A panel of industry-leading judges will taste and select the Top 4 Best appetizers of the night. Those Top 4 chefs will then move on to compete in the finale competition on Wednesday, March 22nd.

The Treasure Coast MasterChef competition is excited to announce its partnership with Indian River State College for this 2023 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.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 | 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: IRSC Mueller Campus – 6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
The event will take place inside the Richardson Center building
Tickets: $75.00 per person and can be purchased online 
Business Casual Attire Recommended

The chefs competing in this event are as follows:
Chef Anthony Polito – Harbor Retirement Associates & Polito Catering
Chef Austin Diakoff – Citrus Grillhouse
Chef Damon Steffens – Riverwalk Cafe and Oyster Bar
Chef José Valines – Northrop Grumman
Chef Justin Hutson – Heaton’s Vero Beach
Chef Kaz Kidwell – The Kilted Mermaid
Chef Red Bellamy – Cork’d Wine Bar and Lounge
Chef Ted Faulkner – Indian River Club

A very special THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor this year, Kyle G’s Restaurants.

Refund Policy: No refunds are available. In the case of Force Majeure, an alternate date will be selected. If you are unable to attend on the alternate date, proceeds from your ticket purchase will be donated to the charity. Purchasing a ticket to this event means you agree to our Refund Policy. Thank you for your understanding.