While we're hard at work on the 2026 lineup, you can still view the events from the 2025 show.
Interested in competing?
Eight chefs will participate in the Rapid-Fire Competition, with two competing simultaneously on the Center Stage.
- The stage will be set with:
- Two cooktops with Single Burners
- Selection of pans
- Convection Oven
- Cooking Utensils
- Serving Dishes
- Side Table for preparation
- Chefs will have access to a working kitchen behind the stage starting at 1:00 pm to prepare your dish.
- Each group of contestants will be given 15 minutes on stage to cook, present their dishes, and provide a sampling to the judges.
- There will be 10 minutes between each group to clean up and set up.
- The Culinary Innovation Theater MC Brian Connors will be asking questions about the dish you are preparing.
Congratulations to the 2025 Winner:
Tumara Arnett
Joselito's Tujunga
Celebrating the state’s long history of producing some of the country’s finest cheese, the CPC will feature 4 culinary events to showcase California cheese, as well as 4 Pizza Athletic categories demonstrating the dexterity and agility needed in the kitchen on a busy night.
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING ONE OF OUR COMPETITIONS?
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