March 26 All day

Let’s Bake!
VooDoo Chef Baking & Pastry Challenge




Step up to the challenge and showcase your baking skills in this exciting competition! From quick breads and cookies to choux pastry and a custom-composed dessert, students will put their creativity and technique to the test—all for the love of the art and the chance to earn a scholarship to continue their education in Baking & Pastry.
Judged by industry professionals, this event is a chance for students to showcase talent, gain recognition, and win a scholarship.
📅 Date: March 26, 2025
📍 Location: TBD
⏰ Time: TBD
This competition is inspired by Naomi Tidwell, a passionate young baker whose love for the culinary arts was nurtured at the Culinary Operations Academy under Chef Erik Youngs. Naomi’s enthusiasm and dedication continue to inspire future generations through this challenge.
This isn’t just a baking competition—it’s a celebration of passion, skill, and legacy. Register now and take your place among the best!
Join us for the 7th Annual VooDoo Bash Burger Competition, presented by Euro-Bake USA and tailored by Tweeds! The VooDoo Bash is a fun celebration with a friendly competition, delicious food, and great music; all to raise money and support of an amazing cause. This event is hosted in support of The VooDoo Chef Foundation and their mission of providing culinary scholarships to students aspiring to grow in the Foodservice & Hospitality Industry.
Gather around to taste a variety of unique burgers that are prepared by competing Chefs and Cooks across the Greater Tampa Bay area. Help us determine which culinary competitor should be crowned the champion for “Best Burger in Tampa”. We will be crowning winners for the following categories: Fan Favorite #VooDie Food Fight Winner, Best Use of Bacon, Best Use of VooDoo, and the #VooDie Food Fight Champion! In addition, there will be a raffle and silent auction to help raise money for culinary scholarships. So, get ready to for a feast of flavors and a rockin’ #VooDie night!
This is a rain or shine event.
Your VooDoo Burger Bash Tasting Ticket includes the above plus:
Your VooDoo Burger Bash VIP Ticket includes the above plus:
Participating Competitors*
Music Line Up*
*Music and Burger Competitor Line Up subject to change.
The Foundation was created by VooDoo Chef Erik to inspire our community with food and to promote education for students who aspire to have careers in the Foodservice & Hospitality Industry.
VooDoo Chef Foundation
Foundation@VooDooChef.com
Tampa Bay, FL
VooDoo Chef
Chef@VooDooChef.com
VooDooChef.com
@VooDooChef13