The 2021 competing chefs

MEET THE CHEFS


30 chefs will participate in the 2023 Leading Men Who Cook COMMUNITY CELEBRATION.  They are creating delicious appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts for you! Their goal is to raise money for LEAD Inc. and the charity of their choice. They will be competing for the title of Champion Chef, awarded to the chef raising the most tips for their charity.


Our chefs are leaders in the community in big ways and small--whether in a public role or behind the scenes leading by example.  Most OF OUR CHEFS actually enjoy cooking and make incredible food, as you will soon taste! Others lend their name and have friends and family help make their tasty dish.  Each chef is donating their time and ingredients. All chefs have an online tip jar Open through November 4th.  The community is encouraged to help each chef fill their tip jar. All funds are passed directly to the charity by LEAD Inc.

When tipping online or by text, simply choose “Leading Men Who Cook Tip Jars” then a drop down box will appear. Select your choice and enter the tip amount. To tip more than one chef just click “Add Donation” and you can support as many as you like.

2023 Competing CheFS

  • Brian Conwell*

    Raising funds for:

    Grant County 4-H


    The Trinity

    (pasta, smoked sausage and chicken Cajun style)


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

    *winner of 2022 favorite entrée

  • charlie myers*

    Raising funds for:

    Grant County Family YMCA


    Charlie's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


    *past winner past Favorite Dish Award

  • David Miiller

    Raising funds for:

    Kiwanis Club of Grant County


    Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • Joe Wallace

    Raising funds for:

    King's Academy


    Green Beans and Smoked Sausage


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • Lauren Belcher*

    Raising funds for:

    Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation


    Maple Caramel Bonbons


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR



    *winner of past Teen Choice Award and favorite dish award

  • Michael Belcher*

    Raising funds for:

    CASA of Grant County


    Doc Ford's Yucatan Shrimp Appetizer


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


    *winner of past Favorite Dish Award

  • NICk mckinley

    Raising funds for:

    Junior Achievement of Grant County


    Lasagna soup


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • Rachel creech

    Raising funds for:

    The Training Center


    Caramel Pumpkin Applesauce


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • Shane Laubach*

    Raising funds for:

    Hostess House


    Butterscotch Pie with Disaronno Whipped Cream and Disaronno Meringue Cookies


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

    *winner of 2020-2022 Champion Chef title

  • Tim Harris*

    Raising funds for:

    LEAD Inc.


    Mom's Three Bean Hot Dish


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

    *winner of 2022 best dessert award

  • Tom Gearhart*

    Raising funds for:

    Radiant Health


    Italian Beef


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


    *winner of past Favorite Dish Award

  • paul krcmarik*

    Raising funds for:

    Hadleigh's Halo


    Rueben Pickle Bites


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


    *winner of past Favorite Dish Award

  • GABrielle CARREON

    Raising funds for:

    Tri Kappa


    Cheeseball Bites


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


  • Tino MITCHENER*

    Raising funds for:

    Tim Eckstein Scholarship Fund


    Chicken Taquitos


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

    *winner of past Favorite Dish Award

  • OLIVIA KAPLAN WITH LISA

    Raising funds for:

    Carey Services


    Lisa's Peanut Butter Fudge


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • carol murphy

    Raising funds for:

    Thompson-Ray House


    Award Winning Baked Potato Soup


    donate to their tip jar

  • TODD PARKS

    Raising funds for:

    LEAD Inc.


    Pea Salad


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • MICHAEL SEYBOLD

    Raising funds for:

    Boys & Girls Club of Grant County


    Knockout Tacos


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • CJ Anstead

    Raising funds for:

    Grant County Family YMCA


    Chicken Alfredo


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • CAM TAYLOR

    Raising funds for:

    Grant County Family YMCA


    Southwest-style salsa!


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • jeff richardson

    Raising funds for:

    Cancer Services of Grant County


    Honey Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • jeremy mcmillan

    Raising funds for:

    The Thompson-Ray House


    Variety of Mini Cheesecakes


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • LIBBY ROOT

    Raising funds for:

    Thriving Grant County, Thriving Mill Township


    Bread Pudding with Homemade Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • BRAd terhune

    Raising funds for:

    Grant County Rescue Mission


    Gourmet Deviled Egg Assortment

    (including "EGGstravagent Pickled Poultry", "Before they were wings" buffalo eggs and classic deviled eggs)


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • TEEN CHEF: TAYLOR HOLIDAY

    Raising funds for:

    Help the Hopeful


    Chicken Enchiladas


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR


  • TEEN CHEF: CEDRIC WOOD

    Raising funds for:

    Habitat for Humanity


    Spicy Beef Vindaloo


    DONATE TO THEIR TIP JAR

  • FAVORITES FROM OUR FRIENDS

    Special friends also contributed recipes from their kitchen.  Be sure to sample:

     - Focaccia Bread

     - Cranberry Almond Chicken Cups

     - White Bean Chili