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Top Chef Winners
2026
Overall Winner TIE!: Ruben Mendoza, Jerry
Lupita Salazar, Mars
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Medardo Esconde - Chef, The Well
“Shrimp croquette on scallop mouse with crab leg, inure, and nasturtium"
2nd Place Angeles Olivares, Chef, Phi Kappa Psi
“Cochinita pibil” (slow braised pork in banana leaf with tortilla, beans, and pickled red onion
3rd Place Ruben Mendoza - Chef, Jerry
“Japanese Fried Ice Cream with caramel sauce”
Chili
1st Place - Lupita Salazar, Chef, Mars
2nd Place - Roberto Perez, Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Ruben Mendoza, Chef, Jerry
3rd Place Tie - Alex Melgoza, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Salsa
1st Place - Ruben Mendoza, Chef, Jerry
2nd Place - Lupita Salazar, Chef, Mars
3rd Place - Alex Melgoza, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2019
Overall Winner : Bismarck Rosano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Matt MacLean - Executive Chef, Pi Beta Phi
“Flourless chocolat cake with caramel ganache"
2nd Place - Louis Leon - Chef, La Casa Italiana
“Fried Vegetarian Maki Roll"
3rd Place - Bismark Rosano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Gluten Free Shrimp Steamed Dumpling”
Salsa
1st Place - Minnie Jordan, Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Tie - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
2nd Place Tie - Magdalena Sagrero, Chef’s Assistant, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place Lupita Salazar/Maricela Huelgas, Chef and Assistant, Mars House
Chili
1st Place - Minnie Jordan, Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place - Cluaida Espinosa, Commis Chef, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2018
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Elijah Gentry - Executive Chef, Narnia
“BLAT: Bacon Lettuce Avo Tomato, Gruyere, Homemade bread"
2nd Place - Billy Padilla - Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Aisan Affogato" (Amuse - Asian Affogato - Vietnamese Coffee version of an Affogato - housemate ice cream with Saigon cinnamon, condensed milk and cream with a French roast reduction)
3rd Place - Matthew MacLean, Executive Chef, Roth
“Frozen corn custard with grilled peach, red pepper jam, and nasturtium flower!!!!"
Salsa
1st Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Juan Jose Pujol/Griselda Garduna/Claudia Espinosa, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place Tie - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place Tie - Guadalupe Salazar and Maria Elena Villanueva, Chef/Asst, Mars
3rd Place Tie - Sonia Garcia and Regina Florian Chef/Asst, Xanadu
Chili
1st Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place - Bismark Rosana and Minnie Jordan, Chef/Asst, Kappa Alpha Theta
3rd Place - Ana Maria Melgoza, Chef Theta Delta Chi
2017
Overall Winner : Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Salvador Cruz, Executive Chef, Delta Delta Delta
“Poblano and Parmesan Stuffed Tempura Squash Blossom"
2nd Place - Fabiola Cruz, Executive Chef, Pi Beta Phi
“Quesadilla with sautéed squash blossom and trio of salsas"
3rd Place - Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
“Pearled Watermelon Gazpacho with Pearled Balsamic Reduction"
Salsa/Dip
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Griselda Garduna, Chef/Commsi Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Miriam Ahumada, Commis Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval, Marisol Lopez, Chef/Commis Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk and Mars
Risotto
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Griselda Garduna, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Miriam Ahumada, Commis Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval, Marisol Lopez, Chef/Commis Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk and Mars
2016
Overall Winner : Elijah Gentry and Billy Padilla, Chef, Narnia and Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
"Candy cap mushroom caramel over chocolate soil with meringue and micro greens"
2nd Place - Elijah Gentry Executive Chef, Narnia
3rd Place Tie- Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd place Tie - Fabiola Cruz and Salvador Cruz, Executive Chefs, Pi Beta Phi/Delta Delta Delta
Salsa/Dip
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Commsi Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place Tie - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Tie - Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
3rd Place - Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
Risotto
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place Tie - Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
3rd Place Tie - Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
2015
Overall Winner : Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Scott Tomelloso, Executive Chef, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“Salted Butter and Caramel with Candied Bacon
2nd Prize Tie – Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
3rd Prize – Rafael De la Paz, Executiev Chef, Sigma Nu
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place – Sonia Garcia, Chef, Xanadu
3rd Place – Angeles Olivares, Chef’s Assistant, Xanadu
Risotto
1st Place- Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place – Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Risotto – 3rd Place – Kevin Madrigal, resident, Storey House
2014
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Tie - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Kolbi Beef Filet with Pineapple Jicama Salad and Caramelized Macadamia Nut and Sea Salt Dust”
1st Prize Tie - Scott Tomelloso, Chef, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“Smoked Pork Belly with Peach and Peach Sabayon”
2nd Prize Tie – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slavianskii Dom
“Smoked Salmon Canape with Chili Garlic Cream Cheese over a juice of cucumber, tomatoe, basil, mint, and kale”
2nd Prize Tie – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
“Caramelized Pancetta with Shallot and Truffle infused goat cheese puff with roatsed red bell pepper oregano sauce”
3rd Prize – YungLe Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
“Asian Spiced Beef wrapped with Beetlenut Leaf served in lemongrass broth”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
Risotto
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
2013
Overall Winner : Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680Lomita
“Smoked Salmon over Caramelized Bacon Bite”
2nd Prize – Anthony Lemos/Aidee Lopez, Chef/Assistant, Slavianski Dom
“Pumpkin Seed and Pecan Crusted Prawns with Frangelico Mole Sauce”
3rd Prize – Tim Dang, KM, Storey
“Vietnamese Lettuce Cups”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Rosa Sandoval, Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk/Mars
2nd Place – Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
3rd Place – Anthony Lemos/Aidee Lopez, Chef/Assistant, Slavianski Dom
Risotto
1st Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
2nd Place – Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
3rd Place Tie – Rafael De La Paz, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place Tie – Tim Dang, KM, Storey
2012
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Swagu (Bruchetta with Bacon Kumquat Marmalade)”
2nd Prize - Craig Cerda, Chef, Storey
“Cayenne Goatcheese stuffed Kumquat with Pine Nuts”
3rd Prize – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
“Seared Scallop on Marscapone Risotto Cake with Kumquat Glaze”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Aidee Lopez, Assistant, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Irma Melgoza, Assistant, Storey
Risotto
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
2011
Overall Winner : Casey Miller, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Casey Miller, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Chilled Organic Asparagus with Sauve Ravigote”
2nd Prize – Fabiola Rincon, Chef, Phi Beta Phi
“Butter and Cream Poached Pacific Salmon with Asparagus”
3rd Prize – Troy Carter, KM at 717 Dolores, Class of 2011
“Ricotta pepper crackers with honey and sorrel/asparagus spread (using ingredients grown at 717’s Garden)”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Genaro Velazquez, Chef, 680 Lomita
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
Risotto
1st Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
2022
2025
Overall Winner TIE!: Bismarck Romano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Ruben Mendoza, Chef, Jerry
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Medardo Esconde - Chef, The Well
“Smoked lobster roll with minced celery salad in spring roll/ seaweed wrapper /Vegan tomato concasse stuffed with herbed bechamel and mushrooms in balsamic glaze”
2nd Place Ruben Mendoza - Chef, Jerry
"Thai mango sticky rice with rose petals home made ice cream/nieve"
3rd Place Bismark Rosana - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
"Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs (Filipino Bola -Bola)/Salmon and Shrimps Tartare in Crispy Wonton Cups with mousse avocado”
Salsa
1st Place - Lupita Salazar, Mars
2nd Place - Ruben Mendoza, Jerry
3rd Place - Bismark Rosano, Kappa Alpha Theta
Chili
1st Place - Bismark Rosano, Kappa Alpha Theta
2nd Place - Alex Melgoza, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Ruben Mendoza, Jerry
2024
Overall Winner : Bismarck Romano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Medardo Esconde - Chef, The Well
“Asian Shrimp on Crab and Avocado tower"
2nd Place Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Ceviche with Leche de Tigre”
3rd Place Alex Melgoza - Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Bruschetta with sun-dried tomato cream cheese and salmon with basil"
Salsa
1st Place - Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
2nd Place - Alex Melgoza, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Ruben Mendoza, Jerry
Chili
1st Place TIE Alex Melgoza, Kappa Alpha
1st Place TIE Ruben Mendoza, Jerry
2nd Place - Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
3rd Place - Minnie Jordan - Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
2023
Overall Winner : Bismarck Romano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize TIE Edwin Ramirez - Chef, 620 Mayfield
“Pesacado Loco Mini Bagel Stack”
1st Prize TIE Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Monkey Brain” - fried avocado, crab, ahi
2nd Place TIE- Airlyn Lawson - Chef, Roth House
“Meatball on Parmesan Crisp with Hot Honey, Orange Marscapone”
2nd Place TIE - Maria de Los Angeles Olivares - Chef, Phi Kappa Psi
“Bibimbap on sushi rice with pickle"
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval - Chef, Muwekam-tah-ruk
“Shrimp Ceviche”
Salsa
1st Place TIE- Maria de Los Angeles Olivares - Chef, Phi Kappa Psi
1st Place TIE - Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
2nd Place - Lupita Salazar, Chef, Mars
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval - Chef, Muwekam-tah-ruk
Chili
1st Place - Bismark Rosano - Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
2nd Place - Lupita Salazar, Chef, Mars
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval - Chef, Muwekam-tah-ruk
2022
Overall Winner : Alex Melgoza, Chef, Jerry
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Edwin Ramirez - Chef, 620 Mayfield
“Pesacado Loco Castle"
2nd Place - Alex, Nate, Joe - Synergy Students
“Mezcal Flan with Nasturtium and Guava Reduction"
3rd Place - Bismark Rosano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Chocolate Bon Bons with Gold Leaf”
Salsa
1st Place - Alex Melgoza, Chef, Jerry
2nd Place Tie - Bismark Rosano, Chef, KAT
3rd Place - Minnie Jordan, 675 Lomita
Chili
1st Place - Alex Megoza, Chef Jerry
2nd Place - Minnie Jordan, Chef’s Assistant, 675 Lomita
3rd Place Tie - Edwin Ramirez, Chef, 620 Mayfield and Bismark Rosano, Chef, KAT
2019
Overall Winner : Bismarck Rosano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Matt MacLean - Executive Chef, Pi Beta Phi
“Flourless chocolat cake with caramel ganache"
2nd Place - Louis Leon - Chef, La Casa Italiana
“Fried Vegetarian Maki Roll"
3rd Place - Bismark Rosano, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Gluten Free Shrimp Steamed Dumpling”
Salsa
1st Place - Minnie Jordan, Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Tie - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
2nd Place Tie - Magdalena Sagrero, Chef’s Assistant, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place Lupita Salazar/Maricela Huelgas, Chef and Assistant, Mars House
Chili
1st Place - Minnie Jordan, Chef’s Assistant, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place - Cluaida Espinosa, Commis Chef, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2018
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Elijah Gentry - Executive Chef, Narnia
“BLAT: Bacon Lettuce Avo Tomato, Gruyere, Homemade bread"
2nd Place - Billy Padilla - Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Aisan Affogato" (Amuse - Asian Affogato - Vietnamese Coffee version of an Affogato - housemate ice cream with Saigon cinnamon, condensed milk and cream with a French roast reduction)
3rd Place - Matthew MacLean, Executive Chef, Roth
“Frozen corn custard with grilled peach, red pepper jam, and nasturtium flower!!!!"
Salsa
1st Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Juan Jose Pujol/Griselda Garduna/Claudia Espinosa, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place Tie - Yolanda Huizar, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place Tie - Guadalupe Salazar and Maria Elena Villanueva, Chef/Asst, Mars
3rd Place Tie - Sonia Garcia and Regina Florian Chef/Asst, Xanadu
Chili
1st Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place - Bismark Rosana and Minnie Jordan, Chef/Asst, Kappa Alpha Theta
3rd Place - Ana Maria Melgoza, Chef Theta Delta Chi
2017
Overall Winner : Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Salvador Cruz, Executive Chef, Delta Delta Delta
“Poblano and Parmesan Stuffed Tempura Squash Blossom"
2nd Place - Fabiola Cruz, Executive Chef, Pi Beta Phi
“Quesadilla with sautéed squash blossom and trio of salsas"
3rd Place - Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
“Pearled Watermelon Gazpacho with Pearled Balsamic Reduction"
Salsa/Dip
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Griselda Garduna, Chef/Commsi Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Miriam Ahumada, Commis Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval, Marisol Lopez, Chef/Commis Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk and Mars
Risotto
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Griselda Garduna, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Miriam Ahumada, Commis Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place - Rosa Sandoval, Marisol Lopez, Chef/Commis Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk and Mars
2016
Overall Winner : Elijah Gentry and Billy Padilla, Chef, Narnia and Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Place - Matthew MacLean, Chef, Roth
"Candy cap mushroom caramel over chocolate soil with meringue and micro greens"
2nd Place - Elijah Gentry Executive Chef, Narnia
3rd Place Tie- Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd place Tie - Fabiola Cruz and Salvador Cruz, Executive Chefs, Pi Beta Phi/Delta Delta Delta
Salsa/Dip
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Commsi Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place Tie - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place Tie - Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
3rd Place - Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
Risotto
1st Place - Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Commis Chef/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
3rd Place Tie - Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
3rd Place Tie - Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
2015
Overall Winner : Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Scott Tomelloso, Executive Chef, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“Salted Butter and Caramel with Candied Bacon
2nd Prize Tie – Elijah Gentry, Executive Chef, Narnia
3rd Prize – Rafael De la Paz, Executiev Chef, Sigma Nu
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place – Sonia Garcia, Chef, Xanadu
3rd Place – Angeles Olivares, Chef’s Assistant, Xanadu
Risotto
1st Place- Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
2nd Place – Reiji Ohmine, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Risotto – 3rd Place – Kevin Madrigal, resident, Storey House
2014
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize Tie - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Kolbi Beef Filet with Pineapple Jicama Salad and Caramelized Macadamia Nut and Sea Salt Dust”
1st Prize Tie - Scott Tomelloso, Chef, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
“Smoked Pork Belly with Peach and Peach Sabayon”
2nd Prize Tie – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slavianskii Dom
“Smoked Salmon Canape with Chili Garlic Cream Cheese over a juice of cucumber, tomatoe, basil, mint, and kale”
2nd Prize Tie – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
“Caramelized Pancetta with Shallot and Truffle infused goat cheese puff with roatsed red bell pepper oregano sauce”
3rd Prize – YungLe Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
“Asian Spiced Beef wrapped with Beetlenut Leaf served in lemongrass broth”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
Risotto
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Juan Jose Pujol/Lupita Salazar/Concepcion Retana, Chef/Asst/Asst, La Maison Française and Phi Kappa Psi
3rd Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
Overall Winner : Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680Lomita
“Smoked Salmon over Caramelized Bacon Bite”
2nd Prize – Anthony Lemos/Aidee Lopez, Chef/Assistant, Slavianski Dom
“Pumpkin Seed and Pecan Crusted Prawns with Frangelico Mole Sauce”
3rd Prize – Tim Dang, KM, Storey
“Vietnamese Lettuce Cups”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Rosa Sandoval, Chef, Muwekma-tah-ruk/Mars
2nd Place – Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
3rd Place – Anthony Lemos/Aidee Lopez, Chef/Assistant, Slavianski Dom
Risotto
1st Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
2nd Place – Yung Le Kaechele, Chef, 680 Lomita
3rd Place Tie – Rafael De La Paz, Chef, Sigma Nu
3rd Place Tie – Tim Dang, KM, Storey
2013
2012
2012
Overall Winner : Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
“Swagu (Bruchetta with Bacon Kumquat Marmalade)”
2nd Prize - Craig Cerda, Chef, Storey
“Cayenne Goatcheese stuffed Kumquat with Pine Nuts”
3rd Prize – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
“Seared Scallop on Marscapone Risotto Cake with Kumquat Glaze”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Aidee Lopez, Assistant, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Irma Melgoza, Assistant, Storey
Risotto
1st Place – Billy Padilla, Chef, Kappa Alpha
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
2011
Overall Winner : Casey Miller, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
Amuse Bouche
1st Prize - Casey Miller, Chef, Kappa Alpha Theta
“Chilled Organic Asparagus with Sauve Ravigote”
2nd Prize – Fabiola Rincon, Chef, Phi Beta Phi
“Butter and Cream Poached Pacific Salmon with Asparagus”
3rd Prize – Troy Carter, KM at 717 Dolores, Class of 2011
“Ricotta pepper crackers with honey and sorrel/asparagus spread (using ingredients grown at 717’s Garden)”
Salsa/Dip
1st Place – Genaro Velazquez, Chef, 680 Lomita
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu
Risotto
1st Place – Elijah Gentry, Chef, Narnia
2nd Place – Anthony Lemos, Chef, Slav Dom
3rd Place – Francisco Villa, Chef, Sigma Nu