Seven Rounds. Two Chefs. One Secret Ingredient.

Select Sundays • May–October 2026 • 3:00–5:30 PM

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Hosted by Dan Hoppen

Battle of the Chefs is a 7-event chef tournament hosted on the farm: four head-to-head battles, two semifinals, and one final championship to crown the 2026 champion. Each event is built around seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers!

Thank you to our producer partners

What's Included

Your ticket gets you access to a live, head-to-head chef battle on the farm—complete with a full multi-course tasting, behind-the-scenes chef + producer interviews, and a real say in who advances in the tournament. Each ticket is valid for one specific event date/time, so pick the battle you want to attend.

  • A 7-course, ~2.5-hour farm dining experience (grazing table, chef courses, greens/salad, dessert).

  • A secret ingredient reveal—both chefs must use it in at least one dish.

  • A local-first menu built from seasonal produce and protein

  • Live emceeing and interviews with chefs, farm partners, and attendees.

  • You vote—the crowd vote plus a blind judge and a guest judge decide the winner.

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Round 1

May 17 • 3 - 6pm (Gates open at 2:40pm)

"Drew made his name for himself working at some of Omaha’s fine dining restaurants, where he learned lessons in excellence + lessons in discipline. Taking what he had learned, Drew wanted to open a neighborhood restaurant that operates under a simple rule; take care of our guests through good food, good service + good wine. To do this, Drew made a commitment to work with local farmers by purchasing directly from them + respecting the product the best our team can, a commitment to taking care of his staff by paying a livable wage + a healthcare reimbursement to all team members + a commitment to our community by promoting, supporting + elevating all of Fremont."
Chef Drew Statz
Semo Pasta + Wine
"Chef Andrew Novak brings over 16 years of culinary experience, deep expertise, and a genuine passion for food to the heart of All in Thyme. At All in Thyme, his menu is centered around fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, hand crafted artisanal bread, and a whole lot of heart. The result is a space that feels both intentional and inviting—more than just a café, it’s a reflection of Andrew’s commitment to honest food, done well."
Chef Andrew Novak
All in Thyme
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Round 2

May 31 • 3 - 6pm (Gates open at 2:40pm)

Chef Abraham "Abe" Vidaurre
Cattle Call
Chef Djamil Bah-Traore
House of Bah One
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Season Rounds

Your ticket gets you access to a live, head-to-head chef battle on the farm—complete with a full multi-course tasting, behind-the-scenes chef + producer interviews, and a real say in who advances in the tournament.

‍Each ticket is valid for one specific event date/time, so pick the battle you want to attend.

  • Round 1: May 17 • Backup: May 24 Chef Drew Statz from Semo VS Chef Andrew Novak from All In Thyme

  • Round 2: May 31 • Backup: June 7
    Chef Abraham "Abe" Vidaurre from Cattle Call VS Chef Djamil Bah-Traore from House of Bah

  • Round 3: June 14 • Backup: June 21
    Chef Carlos Cuevas from Masa Luna VS Chef Brady Hess from Lazy Buffalo BBQ

  • Round 4: June 28 • Backup: July 12
    Chef Will Birge from Mealbox VS Chef Joel Hassanali from Salted Edge and Pivot

  • 🏅 Semi-final 1: September 13 • Backup: September 20

  • 🏅 Semi-final 2: October 4 • Backup: October 11

  • 🏆 Championship Final: October 18 • Backup: October 25

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Taste. Vote. Crown the Winner.

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