2026 Challenge Ingredient:
Honey
The Senior Chef Showdown heroes
Meet the Chefs!
The 2026 Senior Chef Showdown Competitors are (shown in alphabetical order):
Gentry Park
Returning Competitor
Grand Living Park at Lake Mary
2025 Winner: Chef’s Cup
HarborChase at Dr. Phillips
Returning Competitor
HearthStone
First Time Competitor
Legacy Pointe at UCF
2024 Winner: Chef’s Cup
Mayflower Winter Park
2023 Winner: Chef’s Cup
Mission Grove at Stoney Brook
First Time Competitor
Sonata Lake Mary
Returning Competitor
Strive Senior Living
Returning Competitor
The Blake at Hamlin
First Time Competitor
The Grove at Trelago
2024 Winner: Judges’ Award
Village On The Green
2025 Winner: Judges’ Award
Congratulations our past champion chefs!
2025 – Chef’s Cup to Grand Living Park at lake Mary and Judges’ Award to Village on the Green
2024 – Chef’s Cup to Legacy Pointe and Judges’ Award to The Grove at Trelago
2023 – Mayflower at Winter Park
The Senior Chef Showdown is a charitable event in Central Florida where chefs from senior living communities compete for a “best in show” trophy.
“Amazing Food”
Chef Show down for 2023 was one of the best networking events I have been to. Everyone had an opportunity to come together, raise money for a good cause, and enjoy some of the best food from high end communities. It was a great way for others that may not be intertwined with communities an opportunity to experience all the amazing food they have to offer. No one left hungry that I can guarantee!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Aubrie Depkin, MHA
Executive Director
Senior Helpers
“A Must-Attend Event“
The Senior Chef Showdown is a must-attend event for anyone in Central Florida. The chefs’ creativity and talent are truly impressive. The food is not only delicious but also beautifully presented. And it supports a great cause.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Tee Rogers
Board member
Senior Chef Showdown