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VIP Chef Experience

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There is an exciting update to the GOLDEN BUCKLE experience this year! Outlaw Partners and local Chef Emily Hahn, owner of Mountain Provisions, are partnering to bring VIP ticket holders a five-star culinary roundup featuring her castmates from Bravo’s TOP CHEF Season 14! These 12 Chefs will highlight the bounty of local Montana ingredients to create fun, unique, and elevated Rodeo Fare!


MEET THE CHEFS

Emily Hahn

Former Bravo Top Chef Contestant and Food Network’s Chopped competitor, Chef Emily Hahn has over 20 years of professional culinary experience.


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BJ Smith

Chef BJ Smith is a prominent figure in the Pacific Northwest culinary scene, renowned for his expertise in barbecue and smoked meats.


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Silvia Barban

Silvia Barban was born and raised in Northern Italy. She grew up cooking with her grandmother, Delia, and always admired her ability to bring people together through her cooking.


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Casey Thompson

Chef Casey Thompson is one of America’s most forward-thinking and innovative chefs and is executive director of culinary development for Sonoma’s Best Hospitality Group.


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Sheldon Simeon

Born in Hilo, on the Big Island, Sheldon acquired his love for cooking from his parents. His path led from Hilo High to the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, onto an internship at Walt Disney World.


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Jamie Lynch

Jamie Lynch is an acclaimed chef and culinary innovator, celebrated for his bold flavors, meticulous craftsmanship, and sustainable approach to cuisine.


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Jim Smith

Chef Jim Smith is the Executive Chef and Owner of The Hummingbird Way Oyster Bar in Mobile, AL. Smith served as Executive Chef of the State of Alabama for 8 years.


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Annie Pettry

Award-winning restaurateur, Top Chef alum, and James Beard Foundation Best Chef semifinalist from Asheville, NC.


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Gerald Sombright

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Chef Gerald fell in love with the process of cooking at a young age. In 2022, Chef Gerald became the first Black man to earn a Michelin Star.


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Katsuji Tanabe

Chef Katsuji Tanabe is a renowned chef, dynamic television personality, and culinary expert known for his exceptional skills and unique approach to cooking.


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Sam Talbot

Sam Talbot is a renowned chef, celebrated author, philanthropist, and dynamic television personality based in Los Angeles, CA.


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