2025 Chef Lineup

Chef José Acevedo in a white jacket, posing with a serious expression against a restaurant backdrop.

Chef Erik Ackley preparing food in a bright kitchen, with text reading “Fishing with Dynamite, Manhattan Beach.”

Chefs Cathy and Vanda Asapahu smiling in aprons, with Michelin Bib Gourmand and Ayara Thai Westchester text

Chef Hugo Bolanos presenting food in a kitchen, with Four Seasons Westlake Village branding.

Chef Noah Clark smiling in a white shirt, with “Box Chicken Los Angeles” text over a leafy green background

Chef Brendan Collins standing with arms crossed outside Boa Steakhouse in Manhattan Beach

Chef Chris Cosentino in a white shirt and striped apron, arms crossed, on a Koast Maui magazine cover.

Chef Shaun Dry in a white coat, smiling in a restaurant setting, with Brewco Social and Rock'N Fish Manhattan Beach text.

Chef Chris Feldmeier in blue shirt and black cap, smiling for Love & Salt Manhattan Beach portrait

Cover featuring chef Susan Feniger in glasses and a floral apron, with restaurant accolades and locations listed.

Chef Neal Fraser in white shirt and striped apron, featured on a Redbird + Vibiana Los Angeles cover.

Chef Steven Fretz portrait in a kitchen, with “Featured on Hell’s Kitchen” and “Coast Range Solvang” text

Chef Jason Fullilove smiling in a white chef coat, standing in a restaurant bar with text for Saint & Second Manhattan Beach

Chef Ray Garcia in a gray apron, standing outdoors with a slight smile; text reads “Los Angeles.”

Chef Jeffray Gardner smiling in a white chef coat and hat, with “Marsatta Chocolate Torrance” text

Chef Anthony Greco in a white shirt and blue apron at Porto’s Bakery Los Angeles, with Culinary Careers Program Alumni text

Chef Joel Hammond portrait, black-and-white, with arm tattoos, seated at Uchi West Hollywood.

Dennis Horton smiling in a light gray polo, with California Surf Club BeachLife Festival BeachLife Groto Redondo Beach text.

Chef Stephanie Izard in apron, smiling with folded arms; text: Girl & the Goat, Chicago + Los Angeles

Chef Jackson Kalb in a white apron, featured on Top Chef, with restaurant names listed below.

Chef Surya Kumar stands with arms crossed in a white jacket against a dark green backdrop.

Chef David Lefevre smiling in a black jacket on a magazine cover with article titles

Chef Matt Leonard holding a pizza peel, with “The Pizza Prof Los Angeles” text.

Chef Antonia Lofaso smiling in black jacket, with text listing featured TV appearances and cities.

Chef Raphael Lunetta smiling in glasses and apron, with text “Featured on Top Chef Beat Bobby Flay.”

Chef Alice Mai stands smiling in a white uniform against a coral wall, with “AttaGirl Hermosa Beach” text.

Chef Mary Sue Milliken smiling on a magazine cover, with restaurant list and feature text.

Chef Chris Park holding a basket of vegetables at The Strand House, Manhattan Beach

Chef Armando Quiroz in white chef coat, standing with arms crossed against a city skyline

Chef Michael Reed standing with arms crossed in a kitchen setting, with text about food shows and restaurants.

Chef Ligia Rossi smiling in a black chef coat and green apron, standing before a leafy green wall.

Chef Steve Samson smiling in a gray apron, with restaurant text and warm bokeh lights in the background

Chef Frank Ryan Saporito smiling in a black apron, standing in a wine cellar with “Wife and the Somm” text.

Portrait of Chef Warren Schwartz in glasses, smiling against a brick wall, with “Magnolia Software Los Angeles” text

Chef Alex Seidel smiling in a poster for Mercantile Dining & Provision, Denver, with award text.

Chef Jimmy Shaw smiling in a black chef coat for Loteria Grill, Los Angeles

Chef Bijan Shokatfard in a black coat, arms crossed, in a warm restaurant setting; text reads “Porterhouse El Segundo.”

Chef Rudy Suazo holding a plated dish, wearing a pink shirt and black apron, with

Chef Gina Sungkamee in a red-trimmed black jacket holding spoons, with Emmy/Thai Los Angeles text.

Chef Bret Thompson smiling with arms crossed, in front of teal arches

Chef Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb at Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery in Pasadena

Chef Dustin Trani in a gray apron at Trani’s Dockside Station, San Pedro, with “Culinary Careers Program Alumni” text

Chef Sherry Yard smiling and holding a pink rolling pin, with text promoting Bakery by the Yard in Manhattan Beach

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