Food Fight NOLA

Food Fight NOLA 40 Restaurants & 30 spirits compete to see who can make the Top Dish and Top Cocktail in New Orleans.

Unlimited food and drinks, live local music, burlesque performances, DJs, Silent Disc, and creative lounges. 21+ Event.

When I accepted a position at Messina's Catering & Events, I knew it would be nearly impossible to continue to produce F...
02/23/2026

When I accepted a position at Messina's Catering & Events, I knew it would be nearly impossible to continue to produce Food Fight and Top Taco. Massive declines in alcohol consumption and marketing dollars put the nail in the coffin. The risk/reward for putting on high-budget events in New Orleans became too much for me. I was hoping someone would step up to the plate and take the reigns and continue to produce these amazing events, but no one was interested in inheriting such a risky venture.

While I absolutely loved putting on these events, the stress can be unbearable and the formula for success is not guaranteed. One bad weather event could have bankrupted us. Maybe one day, the tides will turn and we can do it again, but for now, we are officially announcing the end of Yeah You Right Events.

Congratulations and thanks to all the restaurants, spirits, sponsors, and staff that participated in Top Taco and Food Fight. We couldn't have done it without you. And thank you to our charity partners and for running such amazing organizations and doing what you do for the children of New Orleans.

Until next time, New Orleans, party on!!!

As Food Fight NOLA comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the incredible sponsors and spirit partners...
05/01/2025

As Food Fight NOLA comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the incredible sponsors and spirit partners who made this unforgettable night possible. Your support helped us bring together amazing food, drinks, and community for a cause that truly matters.

A special shoutout to , , , , , , Republic Wines, , Big Daddy Ci**rs, and —we truly could not have done it without you!

From all of us at Food Fight NOLA, thank you for being a part of something special!🥂🤩

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As we wrap up another unforgettable Food Fight NOLA, we want to give a huge shoutout to the rest of our incredible vendo...
04/30/2025

As we wrap up another unforgettable Food Fight NOLA, we want to give a huge shoutout to the rest of our incredible vendors who helped make this event so special.

Thank you to , .nola , , , , , , , , and for showing up with creativity, flavor, and passion. 🥂🍽️💓

Your dishes brought joy, your teams brought energy, and your presence helped make this one of our best years yet. We’re so grateful to have had each of you as part of the Food Fight NOLA family!

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A big thank you to and for joining us at Food Fight NOLA for the first time! Your bites and sips were an absolute deli...
04/29/2025

A big thank you to and for joining us at Food Fight NOLA for the first time! Your bites and sips were an absolute delight, and we’re so glad to have had you be part of the experience. 🥂💓

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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to with Casamigos , with Kettle One, and with Baileys for making the VIP expe...
04/29/2025

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to with Casamigos , with Kettle One, and with Baileys for making the VIP experience at Food Fight NOLA truly unforgettable. From creative cocktails to unforgettable bites, you brought the flavor and the flair! We are also grateful for those addictive carrot cake cupcakes provided by 🧁🧁🧁

We’re especially saddened to hear about the closing of Maypop and MOPHO—two beloved staples of the New Orleans food scene. Your dishes have left a lasting impression on our palates and our hearts. You will be deeply missed. 💔

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Big thanks to for bringing the flavor to Food Fight NOLA!We loved their Pineapple Zydeco Sandwich — a mouthwatering com...
04/28/2025

Big thanks to for bringing the flavor to Food Fight NOLA!
We loved their Pineapple Zydeco Sandwich — a mouthwatering combo of sliced BBQ chicken, grilled pineapple, red onion, peppers, pepper jack cheese, and guacamole.
It was the perfect bite of sweet, savory, and spicy, and we’re so glad they were part of this year’s event!

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Big thanks to and for bringing the flavor to Food Fight NOLA!Mahoney’s wowed the crowd with their Sexzechuan Beef Pobo...
04/25/2025

Big thanks to and for bringing the flavor to Food Fight NOLA!

Mahoney’s wowed the crowd with their Sexzechuan Beef Poboy—Chef Josh’s pulled Szechuan beef dressed with bok choy and daikon radish slaw, tossed in miso-sesame, topped with candied Thai chilies, all served on classic Leidenheimer bread.

The Will and the Way teamed up with to serve the “Sad Boy Club”—a bold cocktail with tequila, gochujang-marinated honey, apricot liqueur, lime, and a dusting of house-made Korean spice tajín.

Y’all brought the heat—literally and figuratively!

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A huge thank you to .otisfoods for joining us at Food Fight NOLA for the very first time! Their Golden Curry Chicken Ban...
04/25/2025

A huge thank you to .otisfoods for joining us at Food Fight NOLA for the very first time! Their Golden Curry Chicken Banh Mi Bites were a knockout—bursting with flavor from the perfectly seasoned curry chicken and topped with crisp pickled carrot and daikon, cucumber, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.

We’re so glad you came out and brought something truly special to the table!

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Big thanks to for always showing up and showing out at Food Fight NOLA!Their Carnitas Tacos had us absolutely blown awa...
04/24/2025

Big thanks to for always showing up and showing out at Food Fight NOLA!

Their Carnitas Tacos had us absolutely blown away — tender carnitas on a blue corn tortilla, topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime perfection.

And let’s talk about that Tamarind Margarita — made with , a bright citrus mix, and finished with a spicy rim. Straight-up unforgettable.

We’re always grateful to have y’all in the mix!

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Big thanks to and for showing out at Food Fight NOLA!Ralph’s on the Park blew us away with their vibrant Tuna Crudo—a ...
04/23/2025

Big thanks to and for showing out at Food Fight NOLA!

Ralph’s on the Park blew us away with their vibrant Tuna Crudo—a stunning plate layered with compressed Louisiana strawberries, preserved local Meyer lemon, basil-jalapeño gel, and pistachio crumble. Pure flavor perfection!

And Brennan’s brought the party with the “Bayou Bird”—a fabulous cocktail made with , Crème de Noyeaux, pineapple juice, lime juice, and rhubarb bitters. Bright, bold, and beautiful.

We’re grateful for your creativity and can’t wait to do it again!

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