Ninth annual Tampa Bay Food Fight to benefit Metropolitan Ministries
The Tampa Bay Food Fight is Metropolitan Ministries’ signature culinary fundraising event where chefs from restaurants in Tampa and St. Peterburg face off in a friendly rivalry to showcase their culinary skills.
Metropolitan Ministries, in partnership with meal site partners across Tampa Bay, distributes hot, balanced and nutritious meals to neighbors facing hunger and hardship.
The ninth annual Tampa Bay Food Fight, taking place Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Coliseum, includes food samplings from 30 St. Pete and Tampa restaurants, an open bar with craft cocktails, a dessert deck on the second level, DJ entertainment, a live auction and premium raffles.
This year’s team captains are Nick Ocando, chef at St. Petersburg’s Allelo restaurant and Taro Larrea, from The Sapphire Tampa.
Visit the Tampa Bay Food Fight’s website for more information about the teams, participating restaurants and how to purchase tickets.
