Cajun Cook-Off

Talented amateur chefs from across the area face off, preparing their best dishes for a panel of hungry and highly discerning judges.

Admission to the event includes:

• Authentic Cajun Lunch prepared by Sugarfire Smokehouse 
• Open bar of Bud Light and Southern Comfort Hurricanes 
• Live Music from Sean Canan's Voodoo Players
• Two cocktail demos from Master Mixologist Jason Neely - with samples! 
• US Foods cooking demonstrations – with samples! – from some of Mike Johnson's culinary friends:  
  • Kernis Louviere, ten-time winner of the World Champion Gumbo Festival 
  • Lydia Gwin, of Kitchen Conservatory and Co-host of Chew in the Lou - Blackened Shrimp and Grits with Pepper Cream Sauce
  • Jeff Fitter, Owner and Head Pit Master of Super Smokers BBQ in Eureka, MO - Shrimp and Hot Link Étouffée
  • Melvin Carpenter, Chef of Lumiere Place Casino + Hotel (Soon to be: Horseshoe Casino) - Cajun Pasta 

Think you have the Cajun cooking chops to take home a prize? Apply to be one of 5 teams that competes in this long-standing tradition. Simply apply and send it to Jason@mardigrasinc.com.

*In accordance with the City of St. Louis Health Department, food prepared by the amateur chefs in the competition is not available for public consumption.

*Please note that this event is indoors and guests will be required to follow our indoor COVID-19 policies which include providing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.