05/06/2026
Congratulations to our award winners for the ACF Central Arkansas Chefs Association chapter, recognized last night at the Delta Diamond Chef gala held at Saracen Casino's new event center! It was a great night celebrating the culinary community and competition!
Student Chef of the Year- Alyssa Frisby, UA-PTC
Student Pastry Chef of the Year- Cathy Melvin, UA-PTC
Pastry Chef of the Year- Chef Catherine McCormack, UA-PTC
Chef of the Year- Chef Payne Harding, Cache Restaurant
Educator of the Year- Kenneth Lipsmeyer, UA-PTC