Chef Luke Hawke

Rocket Chef is based on popular and contemporary food television challenges, and will showcase local chefs from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Their cooking ability will be tested in a time-pressured environment using “mystery” ingredients, and oh by the way … all of this will take place on a stage in front of a live audience of nearly 300 people and four well respected culinary judges!  Before the Rocket Chef competition, food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from each chef’s restaurant during our tasting reception. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank of North Alabama and Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, both 501(c)(3) organizations.