What an amazing night!
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A culinary experience
The Senior Chef Showdown: A Charitable Event in Central Florida
2025 Date to be announced soon
The Venue on Lake Lily, Maitland
All 2024 proceeds benefit Brain Fitness Academy
Get ready for the ultimate cooking battle at Senior Chef Showdown 2025 – it’s going to be a sizzling event you won’t want to miss!
2024 Ticket Sales Charitable Impact
The Venue on Lake Lily
Since 1965, the Venue on Lake Lily has been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a place where our community can gather and enjoy public, private and secular events, conveniently located in the heart of Central Florida.
Our Mission
We raise funds for a charity that directly impacts Central Florida seniors through a culinary competition among Chefs at local senior living communities.
Our 2024 event benefited the Brain Fitness Academy.
The People behind the scene
Meet our team
A collective of innovative minds and spirited individuals, committed to bringing their best in a dynamic, collaborative effort to make a difference.
Beau Herman
President & CEO
Committee Chair: Registration
Beau is the owner of Assisted Living Locators and a Certified Senior Advisor®. He is a dedicated community partner for all professionals who serve older adults in our community.
Tee Rogers
Secretary
Committee Chair: Volunteers & Event Logistics
Tee, a Certified Senior Advisor®, serves families as a pre-planning advisor in the deathcare industry and is the author of the Identity Affirming Deathcare Directives.
Mercer Herman
Board Member at Large
Committee Co-Chair: Décor, Setup, and Swag
Mercer is a lifelong resident of Winter Park and co-owner of Assisted Living Locators of Northeast Orlando while also working for OCPS. Mercer’s passion for helping seniors find the right senior community began when her own family struggled to find a community in Winter Park that could meet her Grandmother’s needs.
Nicole Sanchez
Vice President
Committee Co-Chair: Décor, Setup, and Swag
brief Bio
Jarod Carter
Treasurer
Committee Chair: Auction
Jarod is owner of Family Home Care of Central Florida, where our goal is to help seniors maintain their independence by aging in their residence.
Our Next Board Members
We’re looking for professionals in our community interested in serving on our volunteer board & making a difference with us. Contact us for more information.
It’s an experience.
A dining experience like no other.
What if you could make a difference by enjoying a meal?
What a phenomenal idea!
Maria Hewitt
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Financial Coach
Sponsorships and Donations
We have multiple sponsorship opportunities, including a silent auction, table sponsorships. vendor opportunities, and more.
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If you missed last year’s Senior Chef Showdown then you missed out. It was a great way to connect with other professionals that work in the senior market while at the same time enjoying amazing food prepared by some of the best chefs in Central Florida. Don’t make the mistake again of missing this year’s Senior Chef Showdown.
Ron Sommers
Financial Advisor, WMDA, LLC
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The Senior Chef Showdown far exceeded my expectations. The event was enormous. The gourmet food was delicious and super plentiful. I highly recommend the Chef Showdown for a fun evening of superb networking and delicious dining.
Nancy Ludin
CEO, Jewish Pavilion Senior Services
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We’re excited to take part again in the Senior Chef Showdown. As the reigning champions, we know the competition will be tough but we are prepared to defend our title and take part in a charitable cause.
Elvis Burrows
Director of Dining Services / Certified Sommelier
The Mayflower at Winter Park
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We are honored to be a returning sponsor for this amazing event! It is a joy to partner with other businesses that serve seniors, as we battle Alzheimer and dementia.
Shea Sen
Chief Service Officer
Silver Lining Home Services
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The Senior Chef showdown was such a wonderful community event! What better way to bring people together than with amazing dishes from talented chefs across the senior living industry? My team and I had such a fun time coming together to create a wonderful representation of our community, and it was so neat seeing the ideas that others had as well. I can not wait to attend this years event!
Danielle Zivo
AdventHealth Hospice Care Central Florida
Hospice Specialist | Business Development
