Karen Putman Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition 2026
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On behalf of the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association, we would like to invite you to attend the annual KAREN PUTMAN Smoking & Grilling Small Plates BBQ Competition. This will take place on SEPTEMBER 15th, 2026, at the Culinary Arts Center at Johnson County Community College.
Local chefs will be competing in a small plates competition featuring Summer Grilling & Smoking Menus in memory of our friend and colleague, Karen Putman.
We are asking you to lend us a hand by donating items of merchandise, gift baskets, gift certificates/cards, etc. All money raised will be used towards the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund here in Kansas City to support a Student Chef at JCCC. Your tax-deductible gift would greatly be appreciated. You can find out more about the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association by visiting our website: acf.kcchefs.org.
Please join us for the next Greater Kansas City Chefs Association Meeting for "The Flower of the Flames" Karen Putman Memorial Grilling & Smoking Small Plates Competition 2026!
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Wylie Hospitality & Culinary Academy, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
REGISTER: https://acf.kcchefs.org/event/karen-putman-smoking-grilling-small-plates-bbq-competition-2026/
DINNER FEE PAID AT THE DOOR (Cash or Venmo): Chefs & Others $15 | Students $5
Vendors who are interested in donating, please fill out this form and email Robert Honeychurch: https://acf.kcchefs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KP.2026.pdf
Chefs that would like to compete, please contact Russ Muehlberger at (913) 375-3913.
Proceeds of the event go to the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund to support a Student Chef at JCCC.
Local chefs will be competing in a small plates competition featuring Summer Grilling & Smoking Menus in memory of our friend and colleague, Karen Putman.
We are asking you to lend us a hand by donating items of merchandise, gift baskets, gift certificates/cards, etc. All money raised will be used towards the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund here in Kansas City to support a Student Chef at JCCC. Your tax-deductible gift would greatly be appreciated. You can find out more about the Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association by visiting our website: acf.kcchefs.org.
Please join us for the next Greater Kansas City Chefs Association Meeting for "The Flower of the Flames" Karen Putman Memorial Grilling & Smoking Small Plates Competition 2026!
DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LOCATION: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Wylie Hospitality & Culinary Academy, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210
REGISTER: https://acf.kcchefs.org/event/karen-putman-smoking-grilling-small-plates-bbq-competition-2026/
DINNER FEE PAID AT THE DOOR (Cash or Venmo): Chefs & Others $15 | Students $5
Vendors who are interested in donating, please fill out this form and email Robert Honeychurch: https://acf.kcchefs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KP.2026.pdf
Chefs that would like to compete, please contact Russ Muehlberger at (913) 375-3913.
Proceeds of the event go to the Karen Putman Memorial Scholarship Fund to support a Student Chef at JCCC.
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