Chef Kyle Teears from Craften Wins Fifth Annual Cooking for the Kids Chef Competition
Raleigh, NC - March 17, 2023 - Rocky Top Catering announces Chef Kyle Teears from Craften as the fifth annual Cooking for the Kids winner. After three rounds of extensive cooking and extraordinary dishes, Teears was voted to take home the grand prize of $10,000, awarded by Overflowing Hands. Teears competed against and cooked alongside Chef Josiah Halbohm from Young Hearts Distilling as they both utilized Wilders Farm Wagyu Beef, Sunny Creek Farm Sweet Fingerling Potatoes, and Cloister Honey, which were the three secret ingredients of the evening. The curveball ingredient of the evening was Cheerwine. Although Teears went home as the winner, Halbohm brought home the second place prize of $3,000. Chef Kyle Fletcher from Bodega Tapas was awarded third place in the chef competition, taking home $1,500. Chef James R. Patterson from McConnell Golf was awarded fourth place in the chef competition, taking home $500.
Cooking for the Kids raised over $115,000 for Overflowing Hands, a volunteer-led organization serving the most vulnerable children in our neighborhoods and around the world, fighting food insecurity and providing clothing, shelter and healthcare.
Photo Credit: Magdalena Stefanek Photography
Chef Kyle Teears Dishes
First Round
Appetizer: Rocket's Robiola and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Main Course: Yuzu and Ginger Braised Brisket
Dessert: Lemon and Ginger Donut
Second Round
Appetizer: Embered Tomato, Red Curry and Cheese Pizza Bisque
Main Course: Smoked Pecan and Red Curry Crusted Catfish
Dessert: Turmeric Tres Leches
Finale
Appetizer: Grilled, Baked and Cloister Honey Glazed Sweet Potato
Main Course: Chargrilled Wagyu Sirloin
Dessert: Sweet Potato Crust Cheerwine Chess Pie
Cooking for the Kids thanks this year’s sponsors as 100% net proceeds benefit Overflowing Hands. These sponsors include Rocky Top Catering, US Foods, 360 Elite Entertainment, Alsco Uniforms, Curated Events, Tito’s Vodka, Trophy Brewing, Jen Rhoton Co., Fresh Affairs, Pernod Ricard, Tabletop Media Group, Fancy This Photography and Magdalena Stefanek Photography.
Photos available for download: Google Drive