Kendal Chefs Face-off in Culinary Cook Off at Gathering at Sysco Headquarters in Houston

Kendal chefs from nine Kendal communities across the Kendal System gathered at Sysco Headquarters in Houston for a dynamic culinary showcase and cook-off, highlighting their exceptional culinary talents and fostering camaraderie within the organization.

On Thursday, October 10, four teams of two chefs were randomly paired to compete in the Cook-off. Each duo was presented with a market basket filled with premium ingredients, including strip steak, sustainably caught gulf snapper, lion’s mane mushrooms, fennel, and spreadable salami. Over the course of an hour and a half, they crafted four plates consisting of one appetizer and one entrée. 

The winning dish, recognized for its flavor, presentation, and creativity, resulted from a collaboration between the team of Executive Chef Eddy Dias from Kendal on Hudson and Director of Culinary Lisa Wilken from Kendal at Oberlin.