2026 Chef lineup

Le Bon Appétit brings some of the nation’s most celebrated talent together in Memphis, all working to continue the mission of raising funds for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Event Host Chefs

Chef Kelly English smiling for the camera

Restaurant

iris, second line, swamp bar, fino’s italian deli, rocket greens & things

Location

Memphis, Tn

Chefs Sarah Cai with her right arm in the air and Chef Arturo Leighton smiling for the camera in front of a large foldable paper fan decoration

Chefs Sarah Cai & Arturo Leighton

Restaurant

Good Fortune Co.

Location

Memphis, Tn

Local Chefs

Chef Andrew Adams

Restaurant

Location

Memphis, TN

Chefs Andy Ticer & Mike Hudman

Restaurant

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Hog &  Hominy,  Catherine & Mary’s

Location

Memphis, TN

chef Jimmy Gentry

Restaurant

Paradox Catering & Consulting, Paradox Underground Experience, To Go by Paradox, Charcuterie by Paradox

Location

Memphis, Tn

chef Bala Tounkara

Restaurant

Bala’s Bistro

Location

Memphis, Tn

chef Jason Severs

Restaurant

Bari Ristorante e Enoteca

Location

Memphis, Tn

chef Joshua Mutchnick

Restaurant

JEM

Location

Memphis, Tn

chef Kat Gordon

Restaurant

Muddy’s Bake Shop

Location

Memphis, Tn

Chef Theresa Schuenke

Restaurant

Fawn/Cameo

Location

Memphis, Tn

Guest Chefs

chef Vinnie Cimino

Restaurant

Cordelia

Location

Cleveland, OH

chef Ryan Prewitt

Restaurant

Peche

Location

New Orleans, LA

chef Hunter Evans

Restaurant

Elvie’s

Location

Jackson, MS

chef Rebecca Masson

Restaurant

Fluff Bake Bar

Location

Houston, TX

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On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your consideration and support of Le Bon Appétit!