They’re Coming Back! The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra’s popular Several Men Who Can Cook event returns to Bridge View Center on Saturday, August 3 celebrating its 13th Anniversary. Billed as the “Tastiest 2 Hours in Ottumwa", the event typically draws attendees who savor the culinary delights the chefs have prepared and are given the opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice award balloting. The culinary abilities demonstrated by these men is amazing!
Tickets are $25 Advance | $25 Day of Event and on sale at the BVC Box Office M-F 8:30-5:00 or online via the ticketing link on this page.
Celebrity chefs this year include*:
✦ Ashley Abongwa (IHCC Culinary Arts Club)
✦ Wilbert Boudreaux (sponsored by Fareway)
✦ Ellis Codjoe (Ottumwa Radio)
✦ Jose Espinoza (Tortaco Mexican Restaurant)
✦ Taylor Grimm (Hy-Vee South)
✦ TJ Harris (IHCC Culinary Arts Club)
✦ Derek Hedgecock (DRH Services)
✦ Austin Jones (John Deere)
✦ Randall Lien (Trail Life)
✦ Nate Miller (Indian Hills Community College)
✦ Alex Morley (Edward Jones)
✦ Eric Morley (Edward Jones)
✦ Brian Quinn (Mercy Medical Clinic)
✦ John Richards (Retired educator)
✦ Thomas Roberson (Soul Punch)
✦ Shizu Zhou (Shiki Hibachi Sushi)
A crowd favorite is the Silent Auction featuring food-related items; check out the ever-evolving list below!
(Sponsors are noted in parentheses.)
✦ Chocolate and vanilla mixes with cocktail mixer, disposable cake pans and recipe cards (Dessert Mixologists)
✦ Chefs Table for 8 (Bridge View Center)
✦ Soup for Six Months, from September through February for 4 adults, to be delivered (Symphony Guild)
✦ Dining Experience of Your Choice: Murder Mystery Experience; Pool Party BBQ; or Outdoor Dining Experience (Symphony Guild)
✦ Meat Bundle (Fareway)
✦ Golf Package for Two, includes green fees and cart (The Club)
✦ Symphony Ball Package, includes tux rental from My Chic Boutique and 2 tickets to the annual holiday ball
