{"id":2016333,"date":"2025-09-12T09:54:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2016333"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:54:05","slug":"top-chef-winner-will-host-celebrity-chef-bbq-takeover-at-prize-fest-in-shreveport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/top-chef-winner-will-host-celebrity-chef-bbq-takeover-at-prize-fest-in-shreveport\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Chef Winner will host Celebrity Chef BBQ takeover at Prize Fest in Shreveport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Have you ever watched <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/did-miss-showdown-between-two-185606927.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Top Chef;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Top Chef<\/a> and wondered what the food tastes like? Well, Shreveport is receiving an exclusive opportunity to do just that this October.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/check-top-20-films-filmmakers-030043310.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prize Fest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Prize Fest<\/a> is bringing Top Chef Champion Tristen Epps and fellow celebrity chefs to host the inaugural Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover. This event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the heart of downtown Shreveport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Tristen Epps, the reigning Top Chef champion, alongside our incredible celebrity and local chefs, for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience,\u201d said Gregory Kallenberg, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/prize-foundation-announces-partnership-benefit-182635658.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:founder and executive director of the Prize Foundation;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">founder and executive director of the Prize Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps Hosts Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover at Prize Fest.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This is the first-ever Prize Fest Celebrity Chef BBQ Takeover, and Prize Foundation is inviting all to eat, meet and mingle with Top Chef celebrities as they team up with local culinary stars to serve an epic BBQ lunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tickets for this event are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. Each ticket includes a selection of smoked meats (chicken, beef or pork), paired with a side and a dessert.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Chef Tristan Epps prepares to serve the main course, Zuzui Summer Solstice Dinner Event, Monday, June 24th, 2024, in Shreveport, LA.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"768\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xxRlWIuUM8uEY.MvXDzNXw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc2ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/shreveport-times-the-times\/c8ba07af94ae46aae61f8bdb423ed2b2\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Chef Tristan Epps prepares to serve the main course, Zuzui Summer Solstice Dinner Event, Monday, June 24th, 2024, in Shreveport, LA.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">All food will be crafted by celebrity and local chefs including Niema DiGrazia, Cindy Johnson, Stu Dyson and Hardette Harris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cDon\u2019t miss this amazing culinary experience,\u201d said Kallenberg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tickets are limited to 200 and once they are gone, they are gone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to Prize Foundation, Prize Fest 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event with even more to enjoy, including Film Prize, Food Prize, Comedy Prize and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To learn more about Prize Fest 2025, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prizefest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:www.prizefest.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">www.prizefest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/check-top-20-films-filmmakers-030043310.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Check out the Top 20 films and filmmakers for Louisiana Film Prize 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Check out the Top 20 films and filmmakers for Louisiana Film Prize 2025<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shreveporttimes.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/09\/12\/top-chef-winner-will-host-celebrity-chef-bbq-takeover-at-prize-fest-in-shreveport\/86095953007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Top Chef Winner will host Celebrity Chef BBQ takeover at Prize Fest in Shreveport;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Top Chef Winner will host Celebrity Chef BBQ takeover at Prize Fest in Shreveport<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever watched Top Chef and wondered what the food tastes like? 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