Iron Chef Tucson 2026

06/12/2026

🔥 IRON CHEF TUCSON RETURNS! 🔥

Blue Moon presents Iron Chef Tucson 2026!

Join us Saturday, July 18th at the Desert Diamond Casino Diamond Center as two of Tucson’s top chefs compete for the coveted Iron Chef Tucson title:

👨‍🍳 Chef Anthony Dromgoole of OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

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🧑‍🍳 Chef AJ Mortazavi of The Barnyard Craft House & Eatery

Experience an unforgettable afternoon and evening featuring culinary creativity, exceptional flavors, live competition, and a celebration of Southern Arizona’s vibrant food scene—all while supporting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Brought to you in part by Whiskey Del Bac.

🎟️ Tickets and event information available now at IronChefTucson.com

Who will be crowned Iron Chef Tucson 2026? Join us and find out!

06/10/2026

🔥 IRON CHEF TUCSON RETURNS! 🔥

Blue Moon presents Iron Chef Tucson 2026!

Join us Saturday, July 18th at the Desert Diamond Casino Diamond Center as two of Tucson’s top chefs compete for the coveted Iron Chef Tucson title:

👨‍🍳 Two Time Defending Champion Chef Anthony Dromgoole of OBON Sushi Bar Ramen

🆚

🧑‍🍳 Chef AJ Mortazavi of The Barnyard Craft House & Eatery

Experience an unforgettable afternoon and evening featuring culinary creativity, exceptional flavors, live competition, and a celebration of Southern Arizona’s vibrant food scene—all while supporting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Brought to you in part by Whiskey Del Bac.

🎟️ Tickets and event information available now at IronChefTucson.com

Who will be crowned Iron Chef Tucson 2026? Join us and find out!

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

The plates prepared by the chefs at today’s Competition. The judges said they all leveled up this year. MEET THE CHEFS 2026 ……….And the winning dish Baja Fish Tacos by Chef AJ of the Barnyard! Join us on July 18th for the competition!

05/18/2026

🔥 We have our challenger! 🔥

Congratulations to Chef AJ Mortazavi of The Barnyard Crafthouse & Eatery — winner of the 18th Annual Meet The Chefs! 👏🍽️

Chef AJ will now take on 2-time reigning Iron Chef Tucson Champion Chef Anthony Dromgoole of Obon Sushi + Ramen in the battle for the title of Iron Chef Tucson 2026! 🏆🔥

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita for an incredible afternoon celebrating Tucson’s amazing culinary scene, local chefs, food, drinks, and community! ❤️

Now the countdown begins to the main event on Saturday, July 18th! Don’t miss the battle for the title of Iron Chef Tucson 2026!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at IronChefTucson.com

05/17/2026

🔥 Tucson Foodies — You Don’t Want To Miss This! 🔥

Blue Moon presents the 18th Annual Meet The Chefs — happening TODAY at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita! 🍴🍺

Sample incredible dishes from 13 Tucson chefs and more, plus beer & spirit tastings, as chefs battle for the chance to take on 2-time reigning Iron Chef Tucson Champion Chef Anthony Dromgoole for the Iron Chef Tucson 2026 title! 🔥

🗓 TODAY • 3–5PM
📍 Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita – Diamond Center
🎟 Tickets still available at www.IronChefTucson.com and at the DDC Box Office!

21+ Event • Partial proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

05/16/2026

🍴 THIS SUNDAY! 🍺

Blue Moon presents the 18th Annual Meet The Chefs at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita Diamond Center!

Join us Sunday, May 17th from 3–5PM and taste your way through Tucson’s top kitchens with incredible food and beer samplings prepared fresh that day by the chefs competing for the Iron Chef Tucson 2026 title! 🔥👨‍🍳

Featuring incredible bites from:
Nex on 4th, Sonoran House, The Grill at Arizona National Golf Club, Dante’s Tavern/Hacienda Solana, Bunny Ciao, Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen, RA Sushi, Diamond Café, The Barnyard Crafthouse and Eatery, Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, El Corral, and Pin + Flour.

PLUS even more samples from:
Blue Moon, Redd’s Wicked, Simply Spirits, Peroni, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Carbliss, Surfside, Ray Ray’s, and Whiskey Del Bac! 🍻

🎟️ Tickets available NOW at www.IronChefTucson.com and at the door!
⚠️ 21+ event

Partial proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona ❤️

05/16/2026

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

🍺 Blue Moon presents the 18th Annual Meet The Chefs 👨‍🍳📍 THIS SUNDAY at Desert Diamond Casino – Sahuarita Diamond Center🕒 3pm–5pm

🍽️ Enjoy incredible food samples, meet some of Tucson’s top chefs, and get a sneak taste of what’s coming at Iron Chef Tucson!

❤️ Partial proceeds benefit The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

🔥 Get details and tickets now at IronChefTucson.com

🥃 Brought to you in part by Whiskey Del