Forget everything you think you know about culinary competitions. This unscripted, unsifted challenge will grill three local chefs as they face off in the Sprout Kitchen Stadium. You'll watch as unique and bizarre ingredients foil the plans of contestants as they serve up a dish to impress.
WHO WILL RISE FROM THE FLAMES TO CLAIM THE MASTER CHEF TITLE?
Join for dinner and drinks, available for purchase from local producers.
WHO WILL RISE FROM THE FLAMES TO CLAIM THE MASTER CHEF TITLE?
Join for dinner and drinks, available for purchase from local producers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies & organizations who want to be involved with this exciting new event, promoting culinary art, local foods, cultural connections, and live entertainment.
2019 Highlights
Competing Chefs:
- Thomas Kavanaugh: Pillager High School ProStart Program
- Jenna Brower Von Siebolds: Prairie Bay Grill - MINCED 2019 People's Choice
- Matéo Mackbee: Model Citizen the Restaurant - MINCED 2019 Master Chef
- Thomas Kavanaugh: Pillager High School ProStart Program
- Jenna Brower Von Siebolds: Prairie Bay Grill - MINCED 2019 People's Choice
- Matéo Mackbee: Model Citizen the Restaurant - MINCED 2019 Master Chef
Judged by:
- Habso J. Mohamud: Author of "It Only Takes One Yes!"
- Kara Carlisle: McKnight Foundation
- Meadow Roberts: Food Network Kids Baking Championship
- Tomas Zimmerman: A.T. The Black & White Restaurant
- Habso J. Mohamud: Author of "It Only Takes One Yes!"
- Kara Carlisle: McKnight Foundation
- Meadow Roberts: Food Network Kids Baking Championship
- Tomas Zimmerman: A.T. The Black & White Restaurant

We enjoyed the sneak peak of Common Ground's episode on the Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace at MINCED. The episode premiered on May 16th, 2019 on Lakeland PBS.
Common Ground explores the unique people, places and events that are an important part of our region, taking viewers on a journey of exploration into the subjects that help shape and define our diverse communities. Whether it’s visiting with watercolor and pottery artists, viewing priceless collections of historical significance, or observing live performances, there is a story to be shared everywhere you look.
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.
Common Ground explores the unique people, places and events that are an important part of our region, taking viewers on a journey of exploration into the subjects that help shape and define our diverse communities. Whether it’s visiting with watercolor and pottery artists, viewing priceless collections of historical significance, or observing live performances, there is a story to be shared everywhere you look.
This program is made possible by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment and members of Lakeland PBS.