Iron Chef Goes Coastal

Iron Chef Goes Coastal United Way of Clatsop County presents: Iron Chef Goes Coastal.

05/22/2026

🚨Attention all local restaurants and chefs‼️

⏰Time is running out! Spots for the savory competition are nearly half full and going fast!🏎️ 💨

Sign up 📋 to compete in United Way’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal 🧑‍🍳🔪 below 👇 before they fill up!

https://forms.gle/YSwKSXtFxrxPrrc5A

🥘 Now accepting submissions from restaurants and chefs to compete! 🧑‍🍳🔪 https://forms.gle/YSwKSXtFxrxPrrc5A United Way’s...
04/18/2026

🥘 Now accepting submissions from restaurants and chefs to compete! 🧑‍🍳🔪 https://forms.gle/YSwKSXtFxrxPrrc5A

United Way’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal 2026
Tuesday, November 17th
at the Seaside Convention Center

✨ 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓸 to all the amazing hearts who made the 16th Annual Iron Chef Goes Coastal a huge success! ✨What a night of culin...
11/12/2025

✨ 𝓑𝓻𝓪𝓿𝓸 to all the amazing hearts who made the 16th Annual Iron Chef Goes Coastal a huge success! ✨

What a night of culinary sensations and community spirit! The dishes were stunning, the creativity unmatched, and the impact—immeasurable. Because of YOU, United Way of Clatsop County raised over $90,000 to support 12 local nonprofits serving children, families, and seniors across our community. 💛

🏆 Winners Circle:
🥇 Iron Chef Champion (2 years running!) — Chef Johanna, Stephanie Inn
🍽️ People’s Choice Savory — Columbia Memorial Hospital & Battery 245 Brewing (see you in 2026 on the big stage!)
🎨 Best Table Presentation — Sea Breeze Roadhouse
🍰 Best Dessert & Golden Whisk Award — Sea Star Gelato

From the chefs to the sponsors, volunteers, and guests—thank you for showing up with your hearts, your generosity, and your appetite! 🧡

Together, we Live United.

11/11/2025

Get your reserved seating now!

🍽️🔥 Meet the 2025 Iron Chef Goes Coastal Judges! 🔥🍽️We’re honored to welcome this incredible lineup of culinary and comm...
11/09/2025

🍽️🔥 Meet the 2025 Iron Chef Goes Coastal Judges! 🔥🍽️

We’re honored to welcome this incredible lineup of culinary and community leaders to our judges’ panel for this year’s Iron Chef competition — each bringing their own flavor, experience, and passion to the table! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

👨‍🍳 Chef Maximilian Metzger — Executive Chef at Hawk Creek Café in Neskowin, Max brings over a decade of experience and a true passion for farm-to-table cuisine inspired by Oregon’s coast.

🍷 Chef Christopher Pauls — A culinary master with experience at Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, Christopher now leads as Executive Chef at Ilani Casino in Ridgefield, WA.

🍯 Mayor Henry Balensifer — Mayor of Warrenton and President of the Oregon Mayors Association, Henry is a global traveler and devoted foodie who believes every great place is remembered by its food!

🥐 Chef Jake Mickelson — A Le Cordon Bleu graduate and Director of Operations at Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria, Jake blends artistry and leadership to create unforgettable dining experiences across the Northwest.

✨ YOU Be the Judge!
Want to join our judges’ panel for the ultimate culinary adventure? Bid in our Live Auction at 6:30 p.m. for your chance to take a seat at the Iron Chef Judges’ Table!

🙏 A huge thank you to our judges for lending your expertise and being part of this impactful night supporting 12 local nonprofits! ❤️

The United Way crew and our amazing partners at U.S. Foods teamed up today to get the U-Haul loaded with everything we n...
11/09/2025

The United Way crew and our amazing partners at U.S. Foods teamed up today to get the U-Haul loaded with everything we need for Iron Chef Goes Coastal 2025! 👨‍🍳🍽️

We’ll be setting up Monday for the main event Tuesday, November 11th — and we cannot WAIT to come together, Live United, and make a huge impact for the 12 local nonprofits this fundraiser supports. ❤️

A massive THANK YOU to our participants, volunteers, and partners who make this incredible night possible. Your time, heart, and hustle mean the world to us! 🌟

Here’s to great food, great people, and great purpose. 🙌

🎉 Throwback Thursday: Iron Chef Goes Coastal Style! 🔪✨Looking back at 16 years of Iron Chef Goes Coastal has the plannin...
11/07/2025

🎉 Throwback Thursday: Iron Chef Goes Coastal Style! 🔪✨

Looking back at 16 years of Iron Chef Goes Coastal has the planning committee, participants, & volunteers feeling all the feels….. the food, the fun, the passion, the laughter, and most of all…the IMPACT! 💙 Every bite and every bid helps raise vital funds for 12 incredible nonprofits right here in Clatsop County.

Join US Tuesday, November 11th at the Seaside Convention Center! 🍽️

🎟️ Only 40 general admission tickets left‼️

🍷 Reserved seating still available

🔥 Buy One ticket, Get One Half Off (limited supply!)

Grab your tickets now and be part of something truly special. 👇

https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/1g9g763y98

🎉🔥🍽️ BOGO IS BACK! 🍽️🔥🎉Only 7 days left for the tastiest night of the year! 🤩Iron Chef Goes Coastal returns Tuesday, Nov...
11/05/2025

🎉🔥🍽️ BOGO IS BACK! 🍽️🔥🎉
Only 7 days left for the tastiest night of the year! 🤩

Iron Chef Goes Coastal returns Tuesday, November 11th at the Seaside Convention Center — featuring creative bites from 10+ local restaurants while chefs battle live on stage for the title of 2025 Iron Chef! 👨‍🍳🏆

Guests will enjoy delicious tastings and vote for the People’s Choice winner, who will go on to compete against next year’s Iron Chef champion! 🙌🍴

💥 Buy One Ticket, Get One Half Off!
Just enter code UNITED (all caps) at checkout.

🎟️ limited quantities, so don’t wait!

Join us in supporting 12 local nonprofits making a difference right here in Clatsop County. 💙

Click the link, snag your seats, and help make this an unforgettable night of food, fun, and community impact!

🎟️ https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/1g9g763y98

🍰 Restaurant Spotlight: The Nest Bakery! 🥄Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth at this year’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🎉...
11/02/2025

🍰 Restaurant Spotlight: The Nest Bakery! 🥄

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth at this year’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome back Chef Jonathan Hoffman of The Nest Bakery- last year’s Best Dessert Winner and proud holder of the coveted Whisk Award! 🏆✨
He’s bringing his signature creativity and flavor magic once again to wow your taste buds in this year’s dessert category.

We’re less than two weeks away from the most delicious night of the year raising vital funds for 12 local nonprofits:
Camp Kiwanilong, CCA, The Harbor, Libraries ROCC, Helping Hands, Scouting America, The Healing Circle, SMART Reading, First Steps Center for Autism, Astoria Visual Arts, North Coast Food Web, and Copeland Commons. 💙

📅 Tuesday, November 11th
📍 Seaside Convention Center

This event will sell out so don’t wait!
🎟️ Grab your tickets now and support 12 incredible local nonprofits:
👉 https://clatsopunitedway.org/the-16th-annual-iron-chef-goes-coastal/

Thank you, The Nest Bakery, for bringing your award-winning desserts and community spirit to the 16th Annual Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🍽️💫

🍨 🍨 Restaurant Spotlight: Sea Star Gelato! 🍧Get ready to taste the magic at this year’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🎉We’re s...
11/02/2025

🍨 🍨 Restaurant Spotlight: Sea Star Gelato! 🍧

Get ready to taste the magic at this year’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🎉

We’re so excited to welcome Sea Star Gelato, serving up their legendary handcrafted gelato in this year’s Dessert Competition! With flavors that capture the Oregon Coast in every scoop, Sea Star Gelato is sure to be a crowd favorite as guests vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award and the Golden Whisk for Best Dessert of Clatsop County! 🏆✨

We’re less than two weeks away from the most delicious night of the year — raising vital funds for 12 incredible local nonprofits:
Camp Kiwanilong, CCA, The Harbor, Libraries ROCC, Helping Hands, Scouting America, The Healing Circle, SMART Reading, First Steps Center for Autism, Astoria Visual Arts, North Coast Food Web, and Copeland Commons. 💙

📅 Tuesday, November 11th
📍 Seaside Convention Center

This event will sell out — don’t wait!
🎟️ Grab your tickets and support local nonprofits here:
👉 https://clatsopunitedway.org/the-16th-annual-iron-chef-goes-coastal/

Thank you, Sea Star Gelato, for bringing your sweet creativity and community spirit to the 16th Annual Iron Chef Goes Coastal! 🍽️💫

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