Chefs and Mixologist now have a chance to compete and see who can create the best bite and sip at the Flava Faceoff of Memphis, a premier three-day cooking competition presented by Sam’s Club during the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
This head-to-head battle will feature the top chefs and mixologists from Memphis’ vibrant hospitality industry as they compete to create their best dish or cocktail for a panel of judges, and contestants must prepare 50 bite/sips for the public to taste.
There will be a total of seven contests for chefs and mixologists to compete in, and each contest will feature two chefs or mixologists.
Flava Faceoff of Memphis
May 15 – 17
Thursday, May 15
3:00 pm Bacon
5:00 pm Cocktail
Friday, May 16
3:00 pm Cocktail
5:00 pm Chef Choice
Saturday, May 17
12:00 p.m. Vegetarian
2:00 pm Sandwich
4:00 p.m. Blind basket
Registration for the competition closes at midnight on April 18th.
Participants will be notified of their selection by April 30th. Once selected, a competitor packet with competition details will follow.
