How many people attend the event?
Between 350-450 attendees.
Is there parking?
Yes, complimentary parking is available at Legacy Stables & Events. We will have golf cart shuttles available for those who need assistance.
Will there be seated options?
Yes, there are general seating tables on a first come, first served basis. We have plenty of cocktail-height tables for standing dining as well.
What are the Chef Awards?
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category.
- “Best of Men Who Cook” – Best-tasting dish as judged by panel of professional chefs.
- “Best Presentation” – Best-looking dish as judged by panel of professional chefs.
- “People’s Choice Award” – Teams who collect the most “tip chips” or cash throughout the evening. Pre-event tips do not count towards this.
- “Chef’s Hat Award” – Teams who received the most online “tips” through noon on the day of the event.
- “Chef’s Kiss Award” – Teams who received donations from the most individual donors prior to the night of the event.
- "Crowd Pleaser Award" – Teams who received the most participant-only chips throughout the evening. Each in-person guest receives 1 vote.
Who are the judges?
Professional chefs arranged by Michael Hastings, a Food Editor for the Winston Salem Journal. This year our judges include:
Mary Haglund, Restauranteur
Vivian Joiner, Restauranteur
Mark Thrower, Chef at Maple Chase Country Club
Stephanie Tyson, Restauranteur and Author
I have a food allergy or dietary restriction. What should I do?
Because Men Who Cook features food prepared by individual chef teams, we encourage guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions to ask the chef team directly about ingredients before sampling their dishes. Each chef team is responsible for knowing the ingredients in their dishes, including any last-minute changes or substitutions.
Chef teams may choose to provide their own ingredient lists or allergy signage at their stations. However, SECU Family House does not provide standardized ingredient or allergen lists for the event.
If you have a severe food allergy, please use your best judgment and speak directly with the chef before consuming any food.