Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition Crowns Its 2026 Grand Finale Champion

The regional chef competition that's been heating up Lake Park all month reaches its boiling point on October 26, 2026. Culinary Clash: Palm Beach Edition - Grand Finale brings together the winning chefs from Rounds 1, 2, and 3 for one last head-to-head showdown, with a title, bragging rights, and a favorite local charity all on the line.

A Four-Part Season Comes Down to One Night

Culinary Studio in Lake Park has spent September and October running three qualifying rounds of Culinary Clash, each pitting regional chefs against each other in a fast-paced, three-course format. The Grand Finale is where it all pays off: the finalists who came out on top return to the same kitchen for a winner-take-all rematch, cooking live in front of a room of tasting guests and expert judges.

What to Expect

Just like the qualifying rounds, the Grand Finale unfolds over three fast-paced courses — appetizer, main, and dessert — with each chef racing the clock to impress the judging panel. Roughly 50 tasting guests get a vote of their own for the People's Choice award, so the audience has real skin in the game. Every competing chef is paired with a local charity, meaning the night's bragging rights come with a bit of community giving built in.

Good to Know

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Culinary Studio, 1301 10th Street (2nd Floor), Lake Park, FL 33403
Admission: Ticketed tasting event; see the organizer's website for availability
Website: culinary-studio.com/culinary-clash