Join host Thaddeus Bullard, also known as WWE Legend Titus O’Neil, and Anji Corley, multimedia personality and brand ambassador, for the 2026 Tampa Bay Food Fight on September 15, 2026, at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg!
An Evening of Food, Fun, and Giving with Tampa Bay Food Fight
This premier culinary competition brings together Tampa Bay’s top chefs and restaurants while supporting Metropolitan Ministries’ Hunger Relief Network.
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Tickets are $135.23 per person and include all food and drinks at the event!
The evening will feature exciting entertainment and special guest judge Geoffrey Zakarian, Iron Chef and Food Network Chopped judge, and proceeds help provide meals and assistance to individuals and families facing hunger throughout the region.
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Guests will enjoy signature dishes from 30 leading restaurants across Tampa and St. Petersburg as Team Captains Nick Ocando, from Alello and Juno & The Peacock, and Taro Larrea, from The Sapphire, lead a friendly culinary showdown.

Sample exceptional cuisine, enjoy craft cocktails, connect with local chefs, and watch Tampa Bay’s best compete for top honors.
Tampa Bay Food Fight is about making a difference, so every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and donation made helps fund Metropolitan Ministries’ hunger relief programs in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
