Chef's & Culinary team
From Texas
Jon Bonnell - Fort Worth
Bonnell's, Waters, Jon's Grille
Dexter Huewitt - Mansfield
The Vault
Juan Rodriguez - Fort Worth
Magdalenas
From Nashville
Star Maze
From Los Angeles
Brian Reimer
From Tahoe
Sonney's BBQ, Bill Vandenburg, Marc Fabbri, Cody Dorris
From Sacramento
Scott Litteral, Localis Restaurant Chris Barnum-Dann, Hawk's Restaurant Mike Fagnoni, NixTaco Cantina Bedregal Patricio Wise, Back Bistro Jeff Back, Becki Tyner The Chocolate Architect, Jeana Pecha Omakasa Por Favor, Shari Fitzpatrick "Berried in Chocolate"
From Oregon
DJ McIntyre Willamette Valley Vineyards
From Seattle
Canlis Aisha
From Monterey / Carmel
Pamela Burns - Wild Plum Cafe
From Sonoma
Thomas Bellec Charlie Palmer, Pt. Reyes Cheese, Jill Giacomini, Basch, Jennifer Carson Sonoma Sauces & Cake Creations
From California
Dean Hiatt - Poor Reds from Placerville
From Nevada
Smokin' Joes from Reno