February 15, 2016

Dear Chefs and Restaurateurs,

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is inviting chefs to participate in the9thAnnual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off at the New Orleans Wine Food Experience in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This premier cooking competition,presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board in partnership with the Louisiana Restaurant Association,will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28.

Ten chefs will compete for the title of King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood. Past winners include Borgne chefBrian Landry (2008);Commander’s Palace chef Tory McPhail (2009);Restaurant R’evolution chef Chris Lusk (2010); Cotton chef Cory Bahr (2011); Lola chef Keith Fentz (2012);Hot Tails and Sac-a-Lait chefsCody and Samantha Carroll(2013);Patois chef Aaron Burgau (2014), and reigning King chef Michael Brewer of Mannings.

The winner will have the prestigious opportunity to represent Louisiana in a variety of events in the coming year.

Please see enclosed Entry Form.

We look forward to meeting you at the 9thAnnual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off!

Karen J. Profita

Executive Director, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Stan Harris

President and CEO, Louisiana Restaurant Association

ENTRY FORM

  • Entrants must be an executive chef for an acclaimed free standing Louisiana restaurant. Restaurants associated with a luxury country club, resort or hotel are also eligible.
  • Restaurants must be a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.
  • Institutional chefs (i.e., food service distributors, hospitals, culinary school instructors, caterers or corporate chefs for chains having 10 or more restaurants) are not eligible.
  • Each chef will be responsible for plating up to fiveentrées for judges with Louisiana seafood as the main protein.
  • Each chef is responsible for his or her own travel and ingredients costs. Those traveling from more than 100 miles away may be eligible for a $100 travel stipend.
  • There are 10 spots available and entry forms will be accepted until Friday, March 25, 2016.
  • Entries are considered in the order which they are received until all 10 spots are filled by eligible participants.
  • Contestants will be notified of their eligibility by Friday, April1, 2016.

Chef’s Name
Title
Restaurant Name
City
Work Phone
Cell Phone
E-Mail Address

Do you currently have Louisiana or gulf seafood on your menu:□ Yes□ No

Are you a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association:□ Yes□ No

What do you love about cooking with Louisiana seafood?

Please return form to Jordan Burasat the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board via by March 25, 2016.