The Event
Iron Chef Oregon is the premier culinary competition featuring some of Oregon’s finest chefs. Each chef will have an identical kitchen, tools and pantry. Each chef will have thirty minutes to plan, prepare and plate a delectable entrée for the 3-judge panel of experts. Each chef will have no idea what the “secret ingredient” is until it is unveiled at the beginning of the competition for all to see. The secret ingredient must be used in preparing the dish. The chefs will race the clock and each other to create a masterpiece on stage in front of the audience, commentators and judges. Our emcee for the competition will interview the chefs, judges and commentators while the food flies with the action on stage. Oregon grown and raised specialties will be featured in identical pantries the chefs will have available for their use during the competition. At the end of the thirty minute competition, the chefs will present their creations to each judge.

Friday – August 12, 2011

Preliminary I: 5:45 PM - Chef Chandra Corwin - Cucina Biazzi in Ashland vs.Chef Heidi Tunnell - Tunnell Catering, Eugene

Preliminary II: 7:30 PM - Chef Timothy Garling - Jackalope Grill in Bend vs. Sgt. Justin Moore - Oregon Army National Guard

Saturday – August 13, 2011

Semi-Final: 4:00 PM - Preliminary I Winner vs. Preliminary II Winner

Final: 7:30 PM - Semi-Final Winner vs.David Anderson winner of Iron Chef Oregon, 2009

The Award:
A Shun Cleaver crafted in Japan from 16 layers of high carbon steel will be awarded to the winner of Iron Chef Oregon. Virtually indestructible, the Shun Cleaver will be a lifetime tool as well as a cherished award.

How it works:
Each chef has identical pantries and 30 minutes to prepare & plate an entrée for our judges using a
secret ingredient unveiled at the beginning. They will race the clock and each other in front of audience,
commentators and judges while the food flies with the action on stage.