Chef Edward Nowakowski Chef Edward Nowakowski came to the U.S. from France with three years of Culinary School, a Master Chef Diploma and numerous awards for Garde-Manger work under his belt. He has since opened several hotels including the Holiday Inn at The University of Memphis. Though trained in the classical components of French and South-Eastern European cuisine, he adapts his cooking to the local area where he works, and prepares superb ethnic dishes. See Chef Edward in action on the Celebrity Cooking Stage!
Chef Miles Chef Miles, President of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter) and Senior Executive Chef for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, grew up hunting and fishing in Louisiana, where he learned the essentials of Louisiana’s rich culinary tradition at a very early age. Since then, he has graduated from Le Maison Meridian Culinary Academy, opened famed restaurant, Timbeaux’s in northern Mississippi, and appeared on Channel 3’s Mid South Living and the Food Network. He is also a two time gold medal winner in national American Culinary Federation competitions. Don’t miss this award winning chef on our Celebrity Cooking Stage!
Chef William D Ridley Memphis Country Club’s finest, Chef William D. Ridley, will be joining us on the Celebrity Cooking Stage. Chef Ridley is a Chef de Cuisine, Vice President of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter), and a graduate of Southwest Tennessee Community College. Chef Ridley will be tempting your taste buds, so don’t miss this Chef Extraordinaire in action!
Chef Kirk A. Martin Chef Instructor of Culinary Arts at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Food Service Director of Hutchison Private School and active member of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter), Kirk A. Martin, will be preparing your favorite dishes at the show. Don’t miss Chef Martin on the Celebrity Cooking Stage!
Chef Austin Sterling Senior at Southwest Tennessee Community College, lead line cook at the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club, and member of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter), Chef Sterling, will be turning up the heat on the Celebrity Cooking Stage!
Chef Necia Usrey Freshman at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Chef Usrey, will be bringing her Garde’Manger enthusiast to the Celebrity Cooking Stage. Make sure you have a front row seat!
Tammy Williams Chef Tammy T. Williams has been an Executive Sous Chef at the Harrah’s Casino & Hotel Tunica for 3 ½ years, currently overseeing daily operations of the Paula Dean Buffet and supporting outlets. She has been an active member of the American Culinary Federation since 1996 and currently serves as the Secretary for the Greater Memphis Chapter. Don’t miss Chef Tammy on the Celebrity Cooking Stage!
Chef Willie Singleton, JR Chef Willie Singleton, Jr., the esteemed Executive Chef and General Manager of Soul Café in Southeast Memphis, has more than 20 years experience in the Food and Beverage industry and exhibits excellence in culinary management and operations. This Georgia native is an active member of the American Culinary Federation (Memphis Chapter) and has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his prestigious career. Don’t miss Chef Willie on the Celebrity Cooking Stage as he brings five star appeal to Southern-inspired dishes!
Chef Jeremy Burnett As Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, Chef Burnett integrates technology into the culinary workplace. Burnett specializes in presentation work, ice carving, fruit and vegetable carving, and large display pieces. Come see Burnett’s fruit and vegetable carving in action at the show!
Chef Kevin Shockency Executive Chef at the Memphis Hunt & Polo Club, Kevin Shockency is a Graduate of Northwood Institute, Hotel Management School and the Culinary Institute Of America. Shockency will be mixing up his famous dishes on the Celebrity Cooking Stage!
