‘Gourmet Guys Give Back’: Good food, friendly competition, funds raised for Leadership Prince William

On Sunday, residents from Prince William gathered to watch the face-off in the ‘Gourmet Guys Give Back’ Challenge.

Coordinated in part by the Benedictine Sisters and held on behalf of Leadership Prince William and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the event was held at the Linton Hall School in Bristow.

A group of novice chefs made up of businessmen, county supervisors, school board members, first responders, and many more faced off to see who could be named the best in several categories, including entrees, appetizers, and desserts.

Winners for the event, as follows:

People’s Choice

Best Grilled Item – Bennett Whitlock, Whitlock Wealth Management

Best Appetizer – Jason Parsons, Keep Prince William Beautiful

Best Side Dish – Ken Krick, ECU Communications

Best Soup/Stew – Rob Sturm, Scott & Stringfellow

Best Dessert – Dallas Ostergaard

Best Main Dish – Collin Davenport, Congressman Gerry Connolly’s Office

Fan Favorite – Harry Horning, Harry Horning Financial Services

Judge’s Choice

Best Grilled Item – Jason Hickman, Compton & Duling

Best Appetizer – Jason Parson, Keep Prince William Beautiful

Best Side Dish – Mike Howard, TelNet

Best Soup/Stew – Rob Sturm, Scott & Stringfellow

Best Main Dish – Mike Howard, TelNet

Best Dessert – Dallas Ostergaard

The proceeds from the event will be used for Leadership Prince William’s leadership programs for youth and adults.