Ahead of the 2020 Diamond Chef Arkansas culinary showdown in April, UA Pulaski Tech held its preliminary cocktail party to decide who would compete in the final event. After sipping and snacking their way through the evening, guests voted on their favorite dishes. The top chefs facing off this spring are Bonner Cameron, Matias de Matthaeis, Joseph Salguiero, Brian Townley, David Utley, Geovanny Villagran and 2019 champion Jordan Davis.
Todd Gold, Mary Beth Ringgold, Rob Best
Frank Cox III, Lindsey Wyerick
Jinnings Burruss, Ken Lipsmeyer, Mandie Smith
David McClellan, Leslie Harmon, Dr. Rhys Branman
Tawana Sanders, Jennifer Martin
Shannon Boshears, Robert Klein, Cindy Westcott, Neill Linebarier
Christy Oberste, David Glover
Julie C. Robbins, Tim Jones
Lee Welfel, Lori Hambuchen, Darren Adams, Chris Haynes