Talented Chefs Compete for a Golden Ticket at Premier Chef NWA in Rogers
The chefs behind your plate are in the room, talking with guests. That is the setup at Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas.
The Deets
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕡 6:30 to 10 PM
📍 Rogers Convention Center, 3303 S Pinnacle Hills Pkwy, Rogers, AR 72758
🎟️ $100 for General Admission and $125 for VIP
🔗 More info
Five Chefs, One Title
Premier Chef Northwest Arkansas was formerly known as Top Chef NWA. This year, five chefs are competing for the 2026 title. Each dish is prepared with meticulous care and features complex flavors and textures along with color combinations. The chefs also demonstrate their culinary skills.
A Ticket Worth Chasing
This is an Official Qualifying Event for the World Food Championships, so one standout chef earns a Golden Ticket to advance to the world stage. A panel of judges picks the winner.
Cast a Vote, Place a Bid
You get a say too. People’s Choice voting lets you pick a crowd favorite. There is also a silent auction.
Plates and Pours
General Admission ticket holders get:
- A minimum of four dishes prepared by the competing chefs
- Grilling stations
- Pass dishes
- Signature cocktails
- Appetizers
- Desserts
- An open bar
VIP ticket holders get everything in General Admission along with specialty drink pairings, gifts, and giveaways.
Proceeds That Turn the Page
Proceeds benefit the Rogers Public Library Foundation, which supports programs and resources at the Rogers Public Library along with educational opportunities in the community.
The Rogers Public Library fuels a bright future for the community, and the Foundation invites you to come taste the competition in support of it. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
