• When: Friday, September 16, 2022 from 7 to 10 p.m.
• Where: The Navy Yard, Urban Outfitters Headquarters, 5000 S. Broad Street, Building 543, Philadelphia, PA 19112

Wear your best Gatsby attire and join us for a 1920s cocktail party! Enjoy small bites, Evil Genius beer, and a signature Giggle Water cocktail featuring Stateside Vodka; connect with event attendees; and get a front-row seat to the Bee’s Knees Culinary Competition emceed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and starring local chefs and media personalities!

Proceeds benefit Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, education, and watershed restoration.

Who’s Participating in The Bee’s Knees Culinary Competition?

At the judging table will “BEE”:

Kevin “Steek” Cooper

@chefsteek

Chef Kevin “Steek” Cooper is a cookbook author, executive chef of Succulent Imagination, and army veteran who has been featured on Food Network many times, including as the winner of “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime.”

Jessica DeLuise

@thewellnesskitchenista

Jessica DeLuise, PA, CCMS, is a certified culinary medicine specialist, Emmy-award TV host and media guest expert, and founder of The Wellness Kitchenista.

Tony Luke Jr.

@tonylukejr

Tony Luke Jr. is a chef, restauranteur, musician, and CEO of the well-known, Philly-loving brand Tony Luke’s.

Competing will “BEE”:

Reuben Asaram

@chefreubenphilly

Chef Reuben is a fine-dining chef, having worked most of his career at Michelin-star restaurants. He hosts pop-up culinary experiences around Philadelphia, boasting unique and unexpected flavor pairings.

Jessica Byers

@j.erinbyers

Le Cordon Bleu-trained, private chef, and avid philanthropist, Chef Jessica is passionate about supporting her community through various non-profits. She is also an athletic coach and is ready to run circles around her competition!

Cheryl Hayden

@capponair

Cheryl “Cappuchino” Hayden is an upbeat, energetic iHeartRadio host who has been on Philly’s Power99 for more than 10 years. She rediscovered her love for home cooking during the recent 2020 events.

Chetna Macwan

@cmspiceculture

Chef Chetna is a TV host and passionate home chef who loves to share Indian cuisine on social media and through cooking classes. She is a fierce competitor, and is looking forward to spicing things up in the competition!

Jeff Newman

@hilotaco

Chef Jeff is a Michelin-trained chef who has honed his culinary chops all around the world. He is currently developing Hi-Lo Taco, a Philly restaurant focused on BBQ and handmade flour tortillas. He is ready to flatten the competition like a good tortilla!

Jamie Pagliei

@thephillysportsguy

Jamie “The Philly Sports Guy” Pagliei is the official Philadelphia sports fan, boasting more than 100K social followers and Philly Phans. His energy is loud, his face is painted, and he is ready to cook!

Thank you to the many sponsors and in-kind donors of this event!

Cat’s Pajamas Sponsor

Soirée Sponsors

The Bee’s Knees Culinary Competition Sponsors