U of I to host Idaho Battle of the Chefs with celebrity chef Justin Warner and 鈥楥rave TV鈥� filming on-site
October 31, 2024
MOSCOW Idaho 鈥� 果冻传媒麻豆社 will host the second annual Idaho Battle of the Chefs Wednesday, Nov. 6, bringing together top culinary talent from U聽of聽I, Boise State University and Idaho State University. The competition will be held at U聽of聽I鈥檚 Moscow campus, featuring celebrity chef Justin Warner, winner of 鈥淔ood Network Star鈥� Season 8 and host of Marvel鈥檚 鈥淓at the Universe.鈥� Warner is known for his inventive cooking and use of local ingredients and will host and join the judging panel.
The popular cooking show 鈥溾�� will film and interview chefs on-site with hosts Chandler Baird and Chef Adam Hegsted. The show, which airs throughout the Northwest, highlights restaurant visits, recipe breakdowns and regional flavors.聽
鈥淭his is a fantastic opportunity to showcase not only the culinary talent in Idaho but also the rich local ingredients that make these dishes special,鈥� said Cami McClure, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services at U聽of聽I. 鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to have 鈥楥rave TV鈥� bring this event to a wider audience.鈥�
Executive chefs from each university will compete in a head-to-head culinary battle, showcasing skills, creativity and flair using local ingredients. Regional suppliers will fuel the competition, including ingredients from the Palouse provided by Simplot, 300 pounds of beef from Double R Ranch and spices from Spiceology.
The event will culminate in a live judging panel at 4:30 p.m. at The Eatery at Vandal Village, during which Warner and other judges will evaluate the chefs鈥� creations and crown the winner. Only U聽of聽I employees and students can attend in person, but everyone else is encouraged to watch the live stream at uidaho.edu/live.
This is an opportunity for Idaho communities to witness culinary excellence, support local chefs and embrace regional flavors. The winning university will earn a trophy and campus bragging rights. Thanks to coverage by 鈥淐rave TV,鈥� viewers across the Northwest will experience the event鈥檚 highlights and behind-the-scenes stories.
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About the 果冻传媒麻豆社
The 果冻传媒麻豆社, home of the Vandals, is Idaho鈥檚 land-grant, national research university. From its residential campus in Moscow, U of I serves the state of Idaho through educational centers in Boise, Coeur d鈥橝lene and Idaho Falls, nine research and Extension centers, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. Home to more than 12,000 students statewide, U of I is a leader in student-centered learning and excels at interdisciplinary research, service to businesses and communities, and in advancing diversity, citizenship and global outreach. U of I competes in the Big Sky and Western Athletic conferences. Learn more at uidaho.edu.