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Local chefs will face-off at Iron Caterer Throwdown

The ninth-annual Iron Caterer Throwdown puts local chefs to the test as they create dishes with three secret ingredients.

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Every detail matters. | Photo by FamZing Photography

The ninth-annual Iron Caterer Throwdown — a local, “Chopped"- style cooking competition presented by Social Latitude— is back on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Events at Judson Mill.

Using three secret ingredients, four local chefs face off and create three dishes. This year, the ingredient clues are “sour, Asian, and a great topping.” They only have 20 minutes to concoct their culinary creations. Did we mention they’re doing this live in front of you?

Each of the chefs have the chance to win one of these awards, chosen by you:

  • Best Presentation
  • Most Creative
  • Best Taste
  • Most Entertaining

Bonus: The judges give out special awards, too.

The chef with the highest overall score will be named the Iron Caterer 2025.

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The competition was smoking. | Photo by FamZing Photography

Who’s competing?

Who’s judging?

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There’s no party like an ICT party. | Photo by FamZing Photography

What comes with my ticket?

Tickets are on sale now and include tastings of all 12 dishes, complimentary spirit pairings, and voting rights.

Each year, organizers choose a local non-profit to give a portion of ticket sales + silent auction proceeds to, and this year, they’ve chosen Loaves and Fishes, which distributes food to those in need.

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