The 23rd Annual Gentlemen's Cooking Classic! Hosted by Southern University at Shreveport Foundation.

Southern University at Shreveport Foundation (SUSF) presents its 23rd Annual #GentlemensCookingClassic! Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Shreveport Convention Center, 400 Caddo Street in #Shreveport.
This year’s theme is simply “What’s Cooking?!”
Chefs to be honored are Chef Chris Hayes (Food Network Star, Culinary Consultant and Entrepreneur), Chef Monique Armand (Executive Director, Southern University at Shreveport’s MS KICK, Private Chef and Culinary Entrepreneur), and Chef Tee (Toya S. Milton, Professional/Private Chef, owner of Exquisite Catering Service).
KSLA-CBS News Anchor Domonique Benn will return as the event’s host.
GCC is Shreveport’s biggest foodie's paradise event and is by far the Foundation's most successful fundraising event. The GCC showcases a variety of dishes prepared and served by regional business leaders, lady chefs, kid chefs, politicians, and civic and community leaders. Each participant will be on public display, preparing and sharing their culinary talents. For one day, these talented individuals will exchange their regular everyday duties for an apron, chef hat, and spatula to support worthy causes. The fundraiser benefits students experiencing financial challenges who are seeking higher education in Shreveport/Caddo, Bossier, Desoto, and other surrounding parishes.
Food booth reservations are now open, AT NO CHARGE, to chefs and chefs-at-heart who want to show off their skills and share the food samples with attendees!
Non-food vendors are also invited to participate for a nominal fee.
For tickets, sponsorships, or FREE cooking booths, call 318-219-2811 or email [email protected].