2012 Ronald McDonald House Chef's Challenge

SOLD OUT! Seat tickets are sold out but donations are still being accepted!

Based on the popular TV series, Iron Chef, the RMHC Chef Challenge is a competition where two of Morgantown's finest chefs have 60 minutes to create a specialty dish. Using the same point system and timeframe as the Food Network's Iron Chef America, the dishes are judged by a group of celebrity panelists and the winner is awarded the coveted "RMHC Chef Jacket".

The two hour event will highlight Morgantown's culinary talent with all proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, WV. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple and include admission, a tour of the Ronald McDonald House and a Sampling Reception, where attendees can taste each masterpiece.

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This year's challengers are:

Chef Brian Bruner - Executive Chef at Waterfront Place Hotel

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Chef Chris McDonald - Executive Chef at Stefano's Restaurant

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This year's celebrity judges are:

  • Candace Nelson - WVU Student & Food Blogger

    Candace Nelson is a student at West Virginia University, pursuing a master's of journalism. She has bachelors' degrees in journalism and English from WVU. In her free time, Nelson operates a blog about local Morgantown food culture. From restaurant reviews to food festivals, she enjoys combining her passions for writing and local food to share with the community

  • Cheryl Jones - WVU Children's Hospital Director
  • Jeff Hostetler - Former NFL Quarterback & Founder of the Hoss Foundation
  • Nikki Bowman - Editor in Chief of WV Living magazine

    Nikki Bowman, a West Virginia native, is the owner and editor of the critically acclaimed WV LIVING, WV WEDDINGS and Morgantown Magazines and co-owner of WV LIVING Marketplace, which has two locations-the Seneca Center in Morgantown and the village at Snowshoe Mountain. She graduated from West Virginia University and received her master's degree in Writing from DePaul University in Chicago

  • Steve De Jesus - Executive Director & CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Morgantown, WV

SOLD OUT! Seat tickets are sold out but donations are still being accepted!