For three years running, Colossal has supported the James Beard Foundation through its Favorite Chef competition.
Carla Hall with 2024 Favorite Chef Keyana Jadali
Colossal's Favorite Chef competition invites chefs to compete for $25,000, an appearance in Taste of Home, and an exclusive cooking experience with celebrity chef Carla Hall. To date, Favorite Chef has raised over $12.2 million to support our mission to celebrate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
Join us in congratulating the 2025 Favorite Chef, Derek Astorino!