Tucson native Charleen Badman is the chef and co-owner of a veggie-focused F&B restaurant and the 2019 Best Chef in the Southwest James Beard Award winner.
Having been mentored by notable chefs like Christopher Goss and Thomas Keller, chef Matt Carter has gone on to open Zinc Bistro, The Mission, The House Brasserie and Fat Ox in the Scottsdale area.
Chopped champion Simona Lauren is a triple threat, acting as a private chef, event planner and nutrition coach. Her Insta is full of beautifully plated dishes and tablescapes that serve serious inspiration.
Chef Beau MacMillan is the executive chef at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain and co-owns CALA. He’s been featured on a number of Food Network shows, including Iron Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, which he won.