Chef's Area

Fête Rouge Chef's Competition

Competition Winners

2019 Winners

Best In Show

People's Choice Winner

2017 Winners

Best In Show

Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Yellowtail sashimi tacos thinly sliced yellowtail tossed in a citrus sesame soy and spicy aioli, habanero masago pico de gallo, wasabi guacamole, green onions, and micro cilantro with a crispy wonton taco shell.

People's Choice Winner

Collin Fontenot, Galatoire's Bistro
Pan-seared Scallops 

Soup Category:
Gold: Scott Varnadoe, Lava Cantina
Silver: Mary Fouchaux, MJ's Cafe
Bronze: Kade Ferache, Juban's Restaurant

Salad Category:
Gold: Jourdan Fulbright, Cocha
Silver: Chef Celeste Gill, Celeste Bistro
Bronze: Y'zell Williamson, Capitol City Grill

Seafood Category:
Gold: Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Silver: Collin Fontenot, Galatoire's Bistro
Bronze: Mark Reilly, Stroube's Steakhouse

Meat Category:
Gold: Caleb Meloncon, French Market Bistro
Silver: Danny Santana, Bin 77
Bronze:  Colt Patin, Louisiana Culinary Institute

Louisiana Flavor:
Gold: Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard
Silver: Jared Tees, 18 Steak
Bronze: Kelley McCann, Kalurah Street Grill

Dessert Category:
Gold: Allie Bookman, Cupcake Allie
Silver: Janel Rucker, French Market Bistro
Bronze: Kaila Kay, Kalurah Street Grill

2016 Winners

Best In Show

Scott Plauche, Velvet Cactus
Yuzu Marinated Ceviche: Bay Scallops, Arctic Char
Cucamelons and Summer Root Vegetables

People's Choice Winner

Cody & Sam Carroll, Hot Tails/Sac-a-lait
Frog in a Cornfield: Smoked Louisiana Bullfrog, Sweet Corn Mousse, Bell Pepper "Sriracha", Scalded Goat Milk Merengue

Seafood Category
Gold: Scott Plauche, Velvet Cactus
Silver: Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Bronze: Ryan Andre, City Pork 

Meat Category
Gold: Borivane Khemmanyvong, French Market
Silver: Colt Patin, Culinary Institute
Bronze: John Lundin & Dustin DiBenedetto, Bistro Byronz

Desserts Category
Gold: Don Bergeron, Bergeron's City Market
Silver: Janel Rucker, French Market Bistro
Bronze: Elizabeth McKinley, City Pork

Louisiana Lagniappe Category
Gold: Cody & Sam Carroll, Hot Tails / Sac a Lait
Silver: Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard
Bronze: Dane Barbara, Table Kitchen

2015 Winners

Best In Show

Chef Matthew Reed, Reed's Cakes & Catering
Jambalaya Sandwich: Chappapeela pork belly, shoulder and duck numbles stewed with double smoked Manda sausage, Abita battered peppers, and creole chutney on a fresh baked rice seed bun; served with Vidalia dijonnaise and green bean fries

People's Choice Winner

Chef Taylor Johnson, Tallulah
Oh Sweet Crustaceans! Sweet Potato and Crab Bisque with a Smoked Pecan Syrup

Seafood Category
Gold: Chef Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami Sushi
Silver: Chef Kelley McCann, Galatoire's Bistro
Bronze: Chef Celeste Gill, Chef Celeste's Louisiana Treasures

Meat Category
Gold: Chef Matthew Reed, Reed's Cakes & Catering 
Silver: Chef Leighton Carbo, Sullivan's Steakhouse 
Bronze: Chef Borivane Khemmanyvong, French Market Bistro  

Dessert Category
Gold: Chef Travis Stringer, Mansurs on the Boulevard  
Silver: Chef Allison Offner, Cupcake Allie
Bronze: Chef Kevin Ortego, Louisiana Lagniappe

Lousiaiana Lagniappe Category
Gold: Chef Jared Tees, 18 Steak 
Silver: Chef Taylor Johnson, Tallulah 
Bronze: Chef Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard

2014 Winners

Best In Show

Chef Matthew Reed, Reed's Catering
Twins Duet: Girls' Plate: Holden Strawberry Shortbread; Chambord and Mayhaw Milkshake
Boys' Plate: Guinness Vanilla Ice-Cream; House-Made Feaux Ore-eaux

People's Choice Winner

Chef Kevin Ortego, Louisiana Lagniappe
Fresh Fish en Papillotte: Jumbo Lump Crab & Shrimp Stuffing, Finished with Garlic Buerre Blanc

Seafood Category
Gold: Chef William Wells, Culinary Productions
Silver: Team Tsunami & Fred Nonato, Tsunami Sushi
Bronze: Chef Kevin Ortego, Louisiana Lagniappe

Meat Category
Gold: Chef Scott McCue, Cypress Bayou Casino
Silver: Chef David Dickensauge, Bin 77 Bistro & Wine Bar
Bronze: Chef Gino Sclafani, Ruffino's Restaurant

Dessert Category
Gold: Chef Matthew Reed, Reed's Catering
Silver: Chef Arlety Estevez, L’Auberge Hotel & Casino 
Bronze: Chef Allison Offner, Cupcake Allie

Louisiana Lagniappe Category
Gold: Chef Scott Dardenne, The Island Grill
Silver: Chef Mark Reilly, Stroube's Seafood & Steak
Bronze: Chef Leighton Carbo, Sullivan's Steakhouse