City of 10,000 Flavors - A Culinary Competition

Come hungry and experience the flavors of the Twin Cities!

Join us Thursday, December 10, at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the inaugural City of 10,000 Flavors – A Culinary Competition, a celebration of great food, friendly competition and local culinary talent.

Watch professional chefs and passionate amateur cooks compete within their respective divisions, putting their creativity and culinary skills to the test. Each competitor will prepare an entrée, with dishes judged on complexity, presentation, flavor and how well the dish represents the individual cook. One winner from each division will take home a $5,000 grand prize.

YOU GET TO BE PART OF THE ACTION!

This isn’t just a competition to watch—you get to taste, vote and help choose a winner!

Samples of the competitors’ entrée dishes will be available for purchase for just $1 per sample ticket. Sample your way through the competition, discover your favorites and cast your vote. The competitor who collects the most sample tickets will take home the Joe Kelber People’s Choice Award and a $500 prize. A cash bar will also be available.

Reserve Your Complimentary Tickets

Admission is complimentary, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today to secure your spot!

Want to Compete?

City of 10,000 Flavors features separate Professional and Amateur divisions. Professional cooks and chefs, including current or former culinary professionals, and amateurs who have never cooked professionally are encouraged to register by October 15, 2026. Participants must be 18 or older.

For competition registration information, visit Kelber Catering’s City of 10,000 Flavors registration page or call 612-335-6157.

Interested in Sponsoring City of 10,000 Flavors?

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Linwood Campbell, CEO of Kelber Catering, at 612-335-6157 or Nick Bellestri at 734-625-2513 for more information.

About Kelber Catering

City of 10,000 Flavors is presented by Kelber Catering, the local, family-owned exclusive caterer for the Minneapolis Convention Center. Known for exceptional food and personalized service, Kelber creates memorable culinary experiences for events of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to major sporting events and large-scale conventions. At Kelber Catering, every detail counts—from the first menu selection to the final guest served. Learn more at kelber.com.