What if you could make a difference by enjoying a meal?
Ticket sales open August 1st
This is a special year – we’re celebrating the 60th birthday of Seniors First!
All Proceeds from this event benefit Seniors First, Inc., enhancing the quality of life for seniors in Florida since 1966 through programs that promote nutrition, community engagement, and independence.
— Unforgettable event, unimaginable impact
Mark your calendar now for the evening of October 7th – Tickets and sponsorship opportunities will be available soon. Check back with us or reach out to [email protected].
A culinary experience
The Senior Chef Showdown: A Charitable Event in Central Florida
October 7, 2026
8:00 – 8:00 PM
5:00
All proceeds benefit Seniors First
Get ready for the ultimate cooking battle at Senior Chef Showdown –
it’s going to be a sizzling event you won’t want to miss!
UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center
A designated parking garage and golf cart shuttle to the venue will be provided.
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 proceeds benefit Seniors First.
Making a difference for seniors in our community
About Our Beneficiary
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
Comment on LinkedIn
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
