May The Best Chef – and Gender – Win!Boulder International Film Festival Announces CineCHEF Culinary Competition Theme:
“Battle of the Sexes: Men vs. Women Chefs”
Front Range Culinary Stars Prep for Popular Film Festival Foodie Event, Thursday, March 5, Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center, Boulder Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (February 7, 2020) – Boulder and Denver’s best chefs are back in this culinary showdown – with a twist! Four MEN and four WOMEN chefs will face off to create film-inspired dishes for a fun and friendly competition. “Badass Women Chefs” were the sold-out feature of last year’s CineCHEF, so we’ll see how the men stack up against the women for BIFF 2020. Attendees will taste and vote on the star chefs’ cinema-based masterpieces, while also enjoying live music, wine, beer and dessert. May the best chef – and gender – win!
New This Year
The Boulder International Film Festival is pleased to announce a special CineCHEF “Amuse Bouche Champagne Preview” ticket for those who want the ultimate foodie experience. The “Amuse Bouche” ticket allows attendees to enter 30 minutes early (at 5pm) and includes a welcome glass of Coppola sparkling wine, plus a special gift. This VIP ticket provides the opportunity to taste all of the scrumptious chef delights before anyone else. Purchase tickets HERE.
Now in its 6th year, CineCHEF has become a sold out event each year and is a unique foodie favorite for the entire community leading up to the festival.
All-Star Lineup
This year’s culinary competition features powerhouse chefs from acclaimed restaurants in Boulder and Denver.
Women:
- Carrie Baird, Executive Chef, Partner, Bar Dough, Denver
- Linda Hampsten Fox, Chef/Owner, The Bindery, Denver, (2019 CineCHEF Winner)
- Becca Henry, Executive Chef, ChoLon Modern Asian, (Denver) Stapleton Location
- Natascha Hess, Chef/Owner, The Ginger Pig, Boulder
Men:
- Chef Roy Benningfield, Culinary Director, SALT, Boulder
- Laurent Mechin, Executive Chef/Culinary Director, St Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder
- John Platt, Chef/Proprietor, Riffs Urban Fare, Boulder
- Chris Royster, Executive Chef & Partner, Flagstaff House, Boulder
CineCHEF Event Details
Thursday, March 5
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (5:00 pm entry for Amuse Bouche tickets)
Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center
1301 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302
General Ticket Details
General Admission tickets to CineCHEF are available for purchase for$100 each. The General Admission ticket includes small plates, desserts, wine pairings, local craft beer and live music. Purchase General Admission tickets for CineCHEF HERE.
CineCHEF 2020 Sponsors
Sprouts Farmers Market, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery and Event Center, Upslope Brewing Company, LIV Sotheby’s, 5280 Magazine, Shamane’s Bake Shoppe, Savory Spice, and Eco-Products
About the Boulder International Film Festival
The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder, Colorado, for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema. BIFF attracts close to 25,000 film enthusiasts, media, and industry members annually and takes place from March 5 – March 8, 2020, in downtown Boulder, Colorado. For tickets and more information, go to biff1.com. Follow BIFF on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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