2026 Chefs to Watch Dinner - Louisiana Cookin'

Louisiana Cookin’ launched Chefs to Watch in 2002 to celebrate rising culinary talent across the Bayou State—chefs who honor Louisiana’s rich food traditions while bringing bold, fresh ideas to the table. The 2026 celebration returns to Covington, Louisiana, on Thursday, October 8, with a cocktail hour and seated dinner at The Greenwood featuring this year’s standout chefs. Presented by Visit The Northshore and Tony Chachere’s, the event celebrates Louisiana’s next generation of culinary talent. A portion of proceeds will benefit Northshore Food Bank.

Schedule

Thursday, October 8

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Seated Dinner

Location: The Greenwood, A Southern Hotel Property

2026 Chefs to Watch Dinner - Louisiana Cookin' Louisiana Cookin' launched Chefs to Watch in 2002 to celebrate rising culinary talent across the Bayou State—chefs who honor Louisiana's rich food traditions while bringing bold, fresh ideas to the table. The 2026 celebration returns to Covington, Louisiana, on Thursday, October 8, with a cocktail hour and seated dinner at The Greenwood featuring this year's

The Greenwood

This year’s Chefs to Watch dinner will be held a short drive north of the French Quarter in the charming town of Covington, Louisiana, at The Greenwood, the newest property from the Southern Hotel. Call the Southern Hotel to book a room at a special discounted rate for Chefs to Watch guests.