Get ready to sizzle at the Carolina Cooker Stage during the NC Seafood Festival! Join us as talented faculty chefs and students from Carteret Community College whip up mouthwatering dishes, showcasing the best of local seafood.
From culinary demos to tasty treats, this stage is a foodie's paradise. Don't miss out on the flavorful fun!
Friday, October 6
Noon – Chef Charles Park
Culinary Instructor at Carteret Community College and Owner of Beaufort Grocery CO
Rock Fish Tacos
1:30 – Chef Jon Mcgregor
Executive Chef of Aqua and Clawson’s
Shrimp and Grits Provencal
3:00 – Chef Michelle Somogy
Culinary/Baking Instructor at CCC
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
4:30 – Chef Jessica Lewis
Culinary Instructor at West Carteret High School
Carolina Oyster Fritter with a Cajun Style Corn and a Sweet with a Little Heat Aioli
Saturday, October 7
11:00 – Chef Karran Millis
Culinary Instructor East Carteret
Clams with Hot pepper, Saffron, and Tomato Confit
Noon – Oyster Shucking Contest
1:00 – Chef James Clarkson
Culinary Instructor at Carteret Community College
Clam Chowder
2:00 – Oyster Shucking Contest
3:00 – Chef Charles Park
Culinary Instructor at Carteret Community College and Owner of Beaufort Grocery Co
Rock Fish Tacos
4:00 – Oyster Shucking Contest
5:00 – Chef Rochelle Wert
Baking Instructor at Carteret Community College and Owner of Crystal Coast Dessert
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie for two
Sunday, October 8
Noon – Chef Caroline Juba
Chef at Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant
Pan seared Grouper w/ Stewed Cannellini Beans and Gremolata
1:00 – Chef James Clarkson
Culinary Instructor at Carteret Community College
Clam Chowder
2:00 – Chef Rochelle Wert
Baking and Pastry Instructor and Owner of Crystal Coast Desserts
Olde Fashioned Apple Crisp