Iron Chef Detroit III
June 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
IRON CHEF DETROIT IS BACK!
Detroit nonprofit Cass Community Social Services will once again transform Eastern Market – Shed 5 into a kitchen stadium for Iron Chef Detroit III.
This year, reigning Iron Chef Detroit Champion Andy Hollyday (Selden Standard) will be challenged by John Vermiglio (Grey Ghost, Basan, Second Best, Little Ghost).
The annual three-round cooking competition offers guests a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience as two of Detroit’s most noteworthy chefs have a culinary clash right in front of your eyes.
Returning for Iron Chef Detroit III will be co-host Carlos Parisi (Host, Influencer, Entrepreneur), who will be joined by newcomer Jon Kung (Chef, Author of KUNG FOOD).
Both chefs will be tasked with utilizing a secret ingredient that’s unveiled live and the winner will be determined by a panel of judges that includes award-winning chefs Mamba Hamissi (Baobab Fare) and Anthony Lombardo (SheWolf, Medusa), as well as author, director, activist and Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore.
Iron Chef Detroit III
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
📍 Eastern Market – Shed 5
🕕 6PM – 9PM
General Admission Tickets to Iron Chef Detroit III are $50 in advance
Get your tickets today! 🔗 ironchefdetroit.com
Tickets include food and beverages from over 20 tasting tables featuring some of metro Detroit’s favorite dining establishments. $60 tickets will be available at the door.
Iron Chef Detroit directly supports Cass Community Social Services in its mission to provide comprehensive support to Detroit’s most vulnerable citizens. Cass addresses a broad spectrum of needs with a holistic approach including emergency food distribution, affordable housing initiatives, health care services, and job training programs. The organization’s work goes beyond temporary relief to foster long-term community development, offering sustainable support that empowers individuals to build a stable future.
Learn more about the incredible work being done by Cass Community Social Services at casscommunity.org.