Baton Rouge chef chosen to compete in 2024 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board announced Wednesday the selection of chefs across the state to represent their areas in the 17th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.

According to a news release, the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off will be held on Friday, May 31 in Monroe. Attendees will get the chance to taste a variety of flavors, textures and culinary delights with each participating restaurant.

“In Louisiana, good food is just part of what connects us to our diverse heritage and seafood is a big part of that in all corners of the state,” said Nungesser. “From recipes passed down through generations to the culinary creations of our state’s chefs, seafood has created a culinary identity for Louisiana unlike any other state.”

Frederic Terluin, the chef of Rouj Creole in Baton Rouge, was one of the chefs to be selected to compete in this year’s competition.

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Check out the rest of the Louisiana chefs that were selected to compete in this year’s competition:

• Katy Aker, JAC’s Craft Smokehouse: West Monroe.

• Muggsy Beals, Desi Vega’s Steakhouse: New Orleans.

• Mac Casteel, Warehouse No. 1 Restaurant: Monroe.

• Brent Daigle, Grady V’s: Thibodaux.

• Ben Fidelak, Mariner’s Restaurant: Natchitoches.

• Kaala Lawla, Boswell’s Jamaican Grill: New Orleans.

• Brandon Naquin, Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant: Thibodaux.

• Trenton Oliphant: The Depeaux: Independence.

• Chase Raley, Parish Restaurant & Bar: Monroe.

• Tony Rodrigue, Acme Oyster House: New Orleans.

• Sullivan Zant, Vestal Restaurant: Lafayette.

Tickets for this year’s Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off is $60. Click here to purchase tickets. According to a news release, a ticket will offer you entry into the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off and the Up Yonder Food & Wine Festival.

The winner of the competition will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on Saturday, Aug. 3.

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