It's Tantalizing! It's Appetizing! It's Back!
4th Annual CASA Chef Cook-Off
It’s time to get your taste buds ready! There will be delicious food, local brews, and a great time all in support of CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties, the voice that empowers foster youth.
Central Valley chefs will be preparing their best dishes, which you can sample and vote for the winner!
By purchasing a ticket, you directly benefit CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties. CASA trains and supports advocates who speak on behalf of abused or neglected foster youth, helping them to get the justice, love, and support they deserve.
This Year’s Chefs
Wade Loucks
Savory oxtail carrot beignet with paprikash sauce
Ellena Mendez (Chef T)
Mini carnitas tostada with poblano pineapple salsa, pickled onions, jalapeno, and a cilantro lime crema
Dwayne McFann
Seared ahi tuna or poke ahi with a chili mango compote, wasabi creme fraise, dried mango, and microgreens on a crostini
Theresia and Ahlden Maroney
Birria tostada with avocado crema and toasted cheese
Eduardo Sixayratransy
Philly cheesesteak style sandwich with a southeastern twist
Micah Howerton
Asian shrimp lettuce cups with a honey miso sauce, pickled onions, almond slaw, and microgreens
Be the Voice of Change and Become a Sponsor
Join CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties in helping give a voice to the over 3000 children in foster care by becoming a sponsor/donor for our 4th Annual CASA’s Chef Cook-off. By partnering with CASA for our event, you join over 500 community members who, like you, value the critical work we do for youth in foster care. Your support of this event will make a significant difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children. On their behalf, please accept our deepest appreciation and you can find our Sponsorship Application below.
Reliving the magic of our 3rd Annual Chef Cook-Off!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to make this event a success.
2024 CASA Chef Cookoff Recap Video
Thank You To Our 2025 Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors, CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties is able to help give a voice to the over 3,000 children in foster care. By partnering with CASA for our event, you joined over 500 community members who, like you, value the critical work we do for youth in foster care. Your support of this event has made a significant difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children. On their behalf, please accept our deepest appreciation.
Head Chef
Sous Chef
Chef de Partie
Past Winners
Chef Jonathan - 2024
Chef Sergio - 2023
