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Professional Food Competition

Mark your calendar for the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Grand Tasting, Saturday, October 14th!  The Harvest Fair Professional Food Competition is an opportunity for culinary creators and local makers to showcase and promote their products.

Awards will be advertised through the website, media releases and at the Awards Night Dinner, Sunday, October 1.

The Professional Food Competition Results are in!

2023 Professional Food Competition Results
Professional Food Competition Handbook
2023 Olive Oil Competition Results
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Introducing our 2023 Professional Food Judges

Appetizers

  • Jim May, Chef, Santa Rosa
  • Kathie King, Owner, Kathie King Catering
  • Donna Parsons, Chef, Wilson Artisan Wineries

Bread

  • Steve Hartz, Bakery Consultant, Guerneville
  • Ron Misasi, Bakery Consultant, Santa Rosa
  • John Vrattos, Bakery Consultant, Petaluma

Deli/Charcuterie & Pantry

  • Tim Bodell, Executive Chef, Rustic, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Geyserville
  • Jorge Flores, Chef, Costeaux Bakery
  • Cass Nall, Catering Manager, Big John’s Market, Healdsburg
  • Donna Parsons, Chef, Wilson Artisan Wineries
  • Patti Robarts, Chef/Owner, Catered by Patti and Friends, Cloverdale
  • Teri Rolleri, Director of DTC, Merriam Vineyards
  • Joe Schneider, Culinary/Marketplace Director, V Sattui Winery
  • Casey Stone, Sous Chef, River Vine Kitchen

Olive Oil

  • Maria Farr, Carmichael
  • Louis Gonzales, El Sobrante
  • Julie Menge, Sacramento

Cakes & Pastries

  • Desiree Blanc, Pastry Chef Vintner’s Resort
  • Timothy Go, Food Tech, Galaxy Desserts
  • Tracy Mattson, Owner, “Cookie…Take a Bite”, Santa Rosa

Desserts & Ice Cream

  • Anthony Bonviso, Owner, Fiorello’s Gelato, San Rafael
  • Cathy Burgett, Pastry Chef/Instructor, Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Doug Cavaliere, Pastry Chef/Instructor, Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Jean-Yves Charon, Co-Founder & Pastry Chef, Galaxy Desserts
  • Steve Garner, Radio Host, Good Food Hour, Santa Rosa
  • Bruce Johnstone, Pastry Chef, Insalata Restaurant, San Anselmo
  • Shelly Kaldunski, Pastry Chef/Instructor, Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Rhonda Lyon, Pastry Chef, Montage Resort, Healdsburg
  • Karah Williams, Pastry Chef, Dry Creek Kitchen, Healdsburg

Past Professional Food Award Winners

The Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board has created Digital Medals that you can download and use to promote your award winners on your website and social media!

Click Below for a link to the Digital Medals. 

Digital Medal Download
2022 PRO FOOD RESULTS 2022 OLIVE OIL RESULTS 2021 RESULTS 2021 OLIVE OIL RESULTS 2020 RESULTS 2020 OLIVE OIL RESULTS 2019 RESULTS 2019 OLIVE OIL RESULTS 2018 RESULTS 2017 RESULTS 2016 RESULTS 2015 RESULTS 2014 RESULTS

Testimonials

“We have entered the Harvest Fair Professional Food Competition for several years now and are fortunate enough to display our Gold Medals and Best of Category Award s proudly in our restaurant.”

Olarn TonverapongsiriThai Time Asian Bistro

“The Harvest Fair has promoted the bounty of Sonoma County for decades. We are honored to participate in this annual event that recognizes the outstanding wines and specialty foods from our region, since our initial entry earning the only gold medal and Sweepstakes award for our classic sour deli roll in 1981.”

Wlliam K. Seppi, CEOCosteaux French Bakery

“I entered the Harvest Fair Professional Food Competition for the first time in 2014 and medaled with every one of my entries, even earning a double gold for my Lemon Cheesecake. It gave me the confidence I needed to take the next step and open my own restaurant!”

Emily NaganEmily’s Kitchen
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