The crowd gets ready to watch the fast-paced competition.
Thanks to "Tunes Are Us" for providing the sound system and fun music.
The chefs had access to a pantry of 50 items to help them complete their dishes.
AL!VE Executive Director Patrick Sustrich was the competition's emcee.
Elijah Evans, 14, looks over the list of ingredients in the pantry.
And their off! The chefs and their assistants rush to the pantry.
The mystery ingredients were shallots, mango and turkey from Otto's Turkey Farm.
Judges: Chef Justin Straube, Larry Adams and guest judge, Mark Wagner.
Chef Doreen Ackerson gets started on her dish.
Elijah Evans is assisted by his 12-year-old brother Isaac.
Chef Rodger DeLoach is the chef at Eaton Place.
The chefs work hard and fast to get their dishes done in only 30 minutes.
Audience members try to "Guess that Herb!"
Kids were welcome to make their own dishes at the children's activity area.
Samantha and Jessica hurry to finish in time.
Brothers Elijah and Isaac work well together as they watch the clock.
Rodger and his assistant are tasting and testing.
Chef Richard Taylor consults with his assistant David Wilson.
Last year's Chef's Challenge winner, Larry Adams, checks out the progress.
Guest judge Mark Wagner checks out Chef Richard Taylor's table.
Audience members were encouraged to walk around and watch the chefs in action.
While they are waiting more kids visit the children's area.
Chef Rodger adds the finishing touches to his dish.
Samantha Pennington gets ready to present her dishes.
Chef Richard's dishes look delicious as well!
Chef Richard explains his dish to the judges.
Chef Rodger presents his dish.
audience members had a chance to taste some foods and guess what they are.
Another audience member gets to taste and guess a food item for AL!VE bucks.
The judges deliberate over the dishes and the scores.
Chef Doreen learns she is the winner!
Congratulations to Chef Doreen Ackerson, this year's Chef's Challenge winner!