Lake Havasu City’s chefs and mixologists gathered Thursday to compete in Havasu Top Chef 2024, at London Bridge Resort Convention Center.
The event was hosted by the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association. Awards were presented in three categories following judging. Judges were Kevin Barko, Ben Groeger and Alan Zeman.
There were eight teams competing for People’s Choice: Summer Ray Winery; Boat House Grill; The Nautical Beachfront; Stoney’s Grill; Havasu Regional Medical Center; Harleyz and Hot Rodz; and Sweet Breeze Crepes.
Four competed in Mixology: Cha Bones; Angelina’s Italian Kitchen; Boat House Grill; and The Foundry.
10 competed for the title of Top Chef: Boat House Grill; Summer Ray Winery; The Nautical Beachfront Resort; Majik Bistro; The Chair; Harleyz and Hot Rodz; Havasu Regional Medical Center; Benchmark; College Street Brewhouse; and The Foundry.
The winners of the 2024 Havasu Top Chef awards are:
People’s Choice: Boat House Grill
Top Chef: Nautical Beachfront Resort
Top Mixologist: The Foundry
Here are photos from the event.
Attendees look at all the auctions items at The Top Chef event Thursday. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
An attendee at Top Chef Thursday afternoon admires an oversized wine glass. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef Corey Riley with The Nautical and his Wave student helper prepare their dish during semi finals at The Top Chef Thursday afternoon. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef David Hankins with Boat House Grill getting things fired up during the semi finals at The Top Chef event Thursday afternoon. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
One of the dishes prepared during the semi finals at The Top Chef Event Thursday afternoon. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Attendees at the Top Chef event on Thursday having a good time watching as the chefs battle it out for the title of Top Chef 2024. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Top Chef 2024 marquee sign. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Attendees waiting for the results of the silent auction on Thursday at the Top Chef event. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
One of the dishes served to the judges during semi finals on Thursday afternoon at the Top Chef event. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef Shawn Haynes from Benchmark gets things steamed up the final round of the Top Chef event on Thursday. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
One of the dishes served to the judges during semi finals on Thursday afternoon at the Top Chef event. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Top Chef 2024 Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Last year’s mixologist winner Thomas Ramsden from Cha Bones, competes at the 2024 Top Chef event Thursday night. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
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The winning cocktail made by Arlen Finkle from the Foundry. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Lew Jabro, Jackie Stotler and friends having a blast at the Top Chef event on Thursday. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef Lopez from Harleyz and Hot Rodz cooking up some flames during the finals at the Top Chef event on Thursday. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
One of the final dishes served to the judges at the Top Chef event on Thursday evening. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef Alan Zeman patiently waiting to try the dishes during the finals event at Top Chef Thursday evening. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Chef Kevin Barko giving his critique during the finals at the Top Chef event Thursday evening. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Arlen Finkle from the Foundry is the 2024 Top Chef Mixologist winner. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Boat House Grill is named the 2024 Top Chef People’s Choice winner. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
2024 Top Chef winner is Corey Riley from the Nautical. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
Top Chef winner Corey Riley excited to share his win Thursday evening at the Top Chef event. Danette Christine/RiverScene Magazine
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