Thank You for Supporting Tasty Bites 2024!
NACE New Orleans' Annual Fundraiser:
Tasty Bites of the South: A Culinary adventure
Tuesday, october 8TH
Join us for a DELICIOUS culinary adventure featuring local restaurants, caterers and bakeries where YOU get to help decide who wins the title of Best Tasty Bite!
Chefs from across the area will gather at Messina's at the Terminal, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 to vie for the titles of Best Tasty Bite.
In addition to local celebrity judges, guests will cast their vote for their favorites in the People's Choice competition.
Tickets include tasty bites from participating restaurants, an open bar, and LIVE entertainment by DAT BAND.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Link Stryjewski Foundation whose mission is to nourish, educate, and empower the youth of New Orleans. Founded by Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, the organization supports community partners working directly with at-risk youth, such as the Youth Empowerment Project, Son of a Saint, and Clover New Orleans. Learn more at linkstryjewski.org
This event is 21+
VIP Entry at 5:30pm with First Tasting access, Premium Spirits, Gifts, and more!
VIP Entry at 5:30pm
General Admission at 6:30pm
VIP Package: $177
General Admission: $102
(Walk-Ins will be taken as space allows)
Messina’s at The Terminal is located at the Lakefront Airport | 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd Ste 1, New Orleans, LA 70126
Program Flow
5:30 PM | Premier Access for VIP Ticket Holders
6:30 PM | General Admission. Tasting begins - remember to get your Passports stamped!
8:30 PM | Last call to cast your votes
9:00 PM | Winners will be announced
{People's Choice for Best Dessert and Best Bite | Judges Pick for Best Dessert and Bite}
9:30 PM | Event concludes with closing remarks
The Judges:
We're excited to welcome Chef Frank Brigtsen of Brigtsen's Restaurant, Chef Amy Sins of Langlois, Ian McNulty from NOLA.com & The Times-Picayune, and Karen Phan of Aint That Phancy.
The winners will be named as “Best Tasty Bite”, “Best Dessert” and “Best Presentation”. In addition to our panel of esteemed judges, YOU too can be a judge in the People's Choice Competition!
The Competitors:
12 Seasons Catering | Chef James Tolento
Bacchanal Catering | Chef Tony Henderson and Chef Racquel Anderson
Calcasieu Catering and Events by Link Restaurant Group
Clesi's Catering | Chef Tim Walbert
Common House | Chef Sean Rajo
Crawbabies LLC | Chef Bunny Young
House of Blues New Orleans Foundation Room | Chef James Tolin
J Lewis Ice Carvings | Chef Jason Lewis
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot | Executive Chef Samuel Peery and Pastry Chef Lanna Talley
Messina's Catering | Chef Mark Daniels + Chef Daryl Coleman
Pigéon Catering & Events | Chef Geoffrey Rhode
Poppa C's Catering & Fine Smoked Meats | Chef Clarence Robinson
St. James Cheese Company | Richard + Danielle Sutton
Shaya | Chef Fariz Choumali
The Batterina | Pastry Chef JoAnna Dorsey
The Cake Artistry | Pastry Chef Theresa Johnson
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering | Chef Raymond Signal
The Windsor Court | Banquet Chef Jan Tagaro
Toulouse Gourmet Catering | Chef Michael Reynolds
Check out the feast our competitors are preparing:
Thank you to our sponsors:
GLITTER BUFFET experience powered by Elektra Cosmetics
Taylored Hospitality Solutions
$2 from each ticket sale for this event will be donated to the Foundation of NACE to support their mission of advancing the catering and events industry through scholarships that help both future and current professionals.
