Acworth Chef Competing in National Farm-to-Table Challenge

Acworth, GA -- Chef Henry Chandler of Henry’s Louisiana Grill has been chosen as one of 10 participants in the National Chef’s Taste Challenge 2016, part of the Farm to Table Experience (F2Te) event.

The competition will take place August 19 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The goal of the competition is to showcase the significance of the farm-to-table philosophy, a cooking movement that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients. Locavores, those that prefer locally grown or produced food, tend to be especially interested in food and eating trends, so the event enables chefs at the forefront of the farm-to-table approach to share their favorite dishes with enthusiastic judges and diners.

Chandler was selected by the Farm to Table Chef’s Challenge Committee, who chose finalists from geographical regions across the United States to compete in creating the very best dish using farm-fresh ingredients donated by state agricultural departments. All profits will support the Farm to Table Experience and the National Farm to Table Alliance.

“Growing up in Louisiana, my Nanny Castell taught me all about cooking with the fresh foods gathered on my family’s farm. It’s a gift that I’ve made a mission to share with others,” Chandler said. “That’s why we use local farm-to-table ingredients in our dishes at the restaurant. There’s so much flavor and freshness to be had right here, from Georgia growers.”

Candidates for the competition had to solicit online votes to support their application, via likes and shares. Chandler generated more than any other chef, with over 4,000 likes and 3,000 shares from his group of Facebook followers. Henry’s Louisiana Grill currently has over 25,000 Facebook likes.

“This event is going to be electric and offer an exciting way to spread the farm-to-table message of local eating,” Chandler said. “I hope to see some familiar faces in the crowd and look forward to meeting new chefs, making new friends and sharing my love of Georgia-grown ingredients!”

If you would like to support Chandler and be a part of the Farm to Table Experience, you can purchase tickets here.

Henry’s Louisiana Grill is located at 4835 N. Main Street in Acworth.