The Celebrity Chef Challenge

Taste of Ladera will be “totally” rockin’ out at The Celebrity Chef Challenge! The two day celebration kicks off on Saturday, May 1st at Founder's Park featuring The English Beat with special guest, Annabella Lwin from Bow Wow Wow, Lit and many more.

On Sunday, The Motels, featuring front woman Martha Davis, will take the stage with hits such as “Only the Lonely.” Also taking the stage are When In Rome (“The Promise”), Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow (“I Want Candy”) and legendary radio personality, Richard Blade hosting the ultimate ‘80s party. The weekend will be jam packed with two stages of amazing entertainment.

The Celebrity Chef Challenge takes place on Saturday, May 1st at 1 pm. Arrive early! This is one high-end culinary event that you wont want to miss!

PROUDLY INTRODUCING;
OUR ALL STAR CELEBRITY CHEF JUDGING PANEL...

Chef Jamie Gwen
http://www.chefjamie.com/about

Chef Amar Santana
http://www.amarsantana.com/bio.html

Bruno Serato
http://www.anaheimwhitehouse.com/about/bruno.php

Bravo's Top Chef Richard Sweeney
http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/bio/richard-sweeney

Chef Craig Strong
http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/press/2009-05-19/montage-hotels-resorts-names-craig-strong-executive-chef-of-studio-at-montage-laguna-beach

CHALLENGERS...

Executive Chef Juan Manuel “Ken” Cruz, Riptide Rockin' Sushi & Teppan Grill
http://www.riptidesushi.com

Chef Anahita Naderi
http://www.chefanahita.com/biography-and-press.html

Chef Susan Irby
www.susanirby.com

Chef Rochelle Taylor
http://www.surlatable.com/

OUR CELEBRITY EMCEES...

Tamra Barney
The Real Housewives of OC
http://www.octamra.com

Daniel DiCriscio
a.k.a. "The Messiah of Makeover"

Star of: "Bruno" (Da Ali G Show), Vh1's "Home James" & "Greenhouse", "Baywatch Hawaiian Wedding" (worked with Pamela Anderson), and the upcoming movie "Bettie Page Reveals All". Celeb clients include Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, etc. http://www.myspace.com/danieldicriscio

Chef Paul McCullough
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1hygd/RageNov09OCLA/resources/52.htm