Coastal Bend Chefs TCA

Coastal Bend Chefs TCA The Coastal Bend Chefs are a chapter of the Texas Chefs Association.

06/07/2026

📢 Chefs of the Coastal Bend Chapter Update

Please note that we will not be holding our chapter meeting this Monday as we prepare for the upcoming Grow Local Farm-to-Table Event on Sunday, June 14.

This year’s event will feature brunch-style stations, and we’re looking forward to showcasing the incredible talent of our members while supporting local growers, producers, and our community.

Chef Dean will begin product pickup on Wednesday, with additional products arriving Thursday and Friday. Members are welcome to prep at the hotel or pick up product to prepare in their own kitchens.

👨‍🍳 Interested in participating? Let us know! We’d love to have more members involved. We can coordinate product pickup, station assignments, and menu planning as needed.

We will schedule our next chapter meeting for the following week, where we’ll discuss:
✅ Results from the Lazy Beach Beer Pairing Dinner
✅ Highlights from the Grow Local Farm-to-Table Event
✅ Registration and planning for State Convention

Thank you to everyone who continues to volunteer their time, talent, and passion to support our chapter and the culinary community of the Coastal Bend.

Many hands make light work—we hope to see you at the event!

What a night at Flavors of the Coastal Bend at Port Royal in Port Aransas!The Texas Restaurant Association – Coastal Ben...
05/13/2026

What a night at Flavors of the Coastal Bend at Port Royal in Port Aransas!

The Texas Restaurant Association – Coastal Bend Chapter partnered with local high school culinary programs for an incredible Mystery Basket Challenge, where chefs from the Chefs of the Coastal Bend TCA Chapter mentored student teams through creativity, teamwork, pressure, and ex*****on.

Chef Rodney Livas had the honor of mentoring the talented students from WB Ray High School — and we couldn’t be prouder to say they brought home 🥇 the win in the high school division

The mystery basket ingredients included:
• Chicken breast
• Rice Krispies
• Dried cranberries
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Bacon
• Hot honey compound butter

The Ray team created a beautifully executed chicken roulade stuffed with cream cheese, spinach, and a savory stuffing made from the hot honey butter and Rice Krispies. The dish was paired with a cranberry gastrique, sautéed green beans with bacon and onion, topped with a bacon-cranberry jam, and finished with toasted Rice Krispies brittle for texture and crunch.

These students showed composure, creativity, professionalism, and heart throughout the competition. Watching young culinarians think on their feet and execute under pressure is exactly what events like this are all about.

Huge thank you to the Texas Restaurant Association Coastal Bend Chapter, Port Royal, the mentors, volunteers, schools, and everyone who came out to support the future of our culinary industry.

And most importantly — congratulations to the WB Ray culinary team. You earned this victory. 🔥👨‍🍳🏆

05/09/2026

🍻📣 Upcoming Chapter Meeting – Chefs of the Coastal Bend (TCA) 📣🍻

Chefs, we’ve got an important meeting coming up!

Join us on Monday, 5/11/26 at 6:00 PM at Lazy Beach Brewery
📍 7522 Bichon Dr.

We’ll be covering a few key items as we continue building momentum for the year:

🔹 Finalizing details for our upcoming Beer Pairing Event
🔹 Discussing Chapter Chef Award Nominations
🔹 General chapter updates and planning

As always, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue strengthening our culinary community here in the Coastal Bend.

We look forward to seeing everyone there — bring your ideas and your energy!

— Chefs of the Coastal Bend – TCA

Coastal Bend Chefs TCA and Lazy Beach Brewing's Southside location have joined forces to present a unique culinary exper...
04/14/2026

Coastal Bend Chefs TCA and Lazy Beach Brewing's Southside location have joined forces to present a unique culinary experience featuring the Coastal Bend's finest talent. Please click the link and select the Southside location to buy tickets. Coastal Bend Chefs Tca Lazy Beach Brewing

https://lazybeach.square.site/

04/11/2026

🍻📣 Upcoming Chapter Meeting – Chefs of the Coastal Bend (TCA) 📣🍻

Chefs, we’ve got an important meeting coming up!

Join us on Monday, 4/13/26 at 6:00 PM at Lazy Beach Brewery
📍 7522 Bichon Dr.

We’ll be covering a few key items as we continue building momentum for the year:

🔹 Finalizing details for our upcoming Beer Pairing Event
🔹 Discussing Chapter Chef Award Nominations
🔹 General chapter updates and planning

As always, this is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and continue strengthening our culinary community here in the Coastal Bend.

We look forward to seeing everyone there — bring your ideas and your energy!

— Chefs of the Coastal Bend – TCA

02/06/2026

Join us Monday, February 9 at 6:00 PM at the Omni Hotel – Switchgrass Landing Restaurant for our next chapter meeting!

We’ve got a lot to cover, including:
• Recap and discussion of the Winter Board Meeting minutes
• Updates on upcoming events
• Plans for what’s ahead for our chapter

This is an important one—your input and voice matter as we shape the next few months for Chefs of the Coastal Bend. Come hungry for good food, good conversation, and good planning. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

📍 Omni Hotel – Switchgrass Landing
🕕 Monday, February 9 | 6:00 PM

See y’all there! 💪🔥

01/11/2026

Chefs, we’re kicking off 2026 with a night you won’t want to miss!

Join us at Nueces Brewery on Tuesday, January 13th at 6:00 PM for our January Chapter Holiday Social.

We’ll start with a very quick business update, and then the rest of the evening is all about relaxing, reconnecting, and celebrating everything we accomplished together this past year.

What to Expect:
✨ Great food
🎁 Fun giveaways
🤝 Plenty of camaraderie
🎶 And hopefully… another music jam session!

This is the perfect opportunity to welcome new members, catch up with familiar faces, and set a positive tone for the year ahead.

📣 Please comment or message if you’re attending — and let us know if you’re bringing a plus one so we can plan food accordingly!

We can’t wait to see everyone there.
— Chefs of the Coastal Bend – TCA

🎄💛 Chefs of the Coastal Bend at Ronald McDonald House 💛🎄Yesterday our chapter had the privilege of spending time with th...
12/24/2025

🎄💛 Chefs of the Coastal Bend at Ronald McDonald House 💛🎄
Yesterday our chapter had the privilege of spending time with the amazing families and young patients at the Ronald McDonald House for a special gingerbread man cookie-decorating day!

Moments like these remind us why our culinary community matters not just in the kitchen, but out in the community, sharing warmth, comfort, and a little holiday magic with those who need it most.

A huge thank-you to the volunteers, the staff at RMH, and all the families who allowed us to be part of their day. ❤️🍪
We look forward to continuing to support and uplift our community, one plate and one decorated cookie at a time.

Chefs of the Coastal Bend – Texas Chef Association

12/08/2025

🎄December Meeting Update – Chefs of the Coastal Bend 🎄

Chefs,
With the holiday season in full swing and many of our members booked with private parties and special events, we will not be holding a chapter meeting in December.
We’ll take this time to let everyone focus on their kitchens, teams, families, and well-earned holiday business.

✨ We will reconvene in January for our next official meeting — which will also double as our “Holiday After the Holidays” Gathering!
A perfect way to kick off the new year together once the rush slows down.

Thank you all for your continued support and dedication to our chapter.
Wishing every one of you a successful and joyful holiday season. ❤️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

— Chefs of the Coastal Bend

This Thanksgiving, Chefs of the Coastal Bend had the privilege of giving back by serving our local firefighters at the f...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, Chefs of the Coastal Bend had the privilege of giving back by serving our local firefighters at the firehouse. 🦃🔥

While many of us are home with family, these men and women stay ready—always prepared to answer the call. Today was our small way of saying: we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving. ❤️

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