Men Who Cook

A local favorite, this one-of-a-kind fundraiser competition showcases the culinary talents of non-professional male chefs as they prepare everything from appetizers to desserts, attracting crowds of over 400 guests in its first 10 years! THIS YEAR, we've moved venues to accommodate even MORE guests! Showing Pace Girls that men can be positive, supportive figures in their lives, 30 non-professional male chef teams from our community will compete to impress several local Professional female chefs who will select winners from each category. The overall “Top Chef” is chosen from these, as well as a “People’s Choice Award,” which event guests vote for! NEW for 2024, we’re adding a Professional Chef category as well! With all this tasty food for a great cause, you’re sure to leave fulfilled! Guests will also enjoy beer and wine, a wine pull, live auctions, AND have the opportunity to raise a paddle to support a Pace girl! This fundraiser supports Pace Center for Girls Escambia – Santa Rosa’s mission of providing girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy. Thank you to our generous sponsors!