Second Annual West Palm Beach GreenMarket Master Chef Showcase Finale
Published on April 10, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2025
Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com
Contact: Larry Ganns, Interim Director of Communications
City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: lganns@wpb.org
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Second Annual West Palm Beach GreenMarket Master Chef Showcase Finale
On Saturday, April 12, five esteemed local chefs will face off in the Master Chef Showcase finale
Who: City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James and community leaders as Showcase judges
Participating chefs:
Chef Peter Bartalini, Laura Ashley Catering & Events
Chef/Owner Joey Leuze, Palm Beach Catering
Chef/Owner Brett Portier, Pepe’s Hey Babe!
Chef/Owner Rasheed, Olive Oil of the World
Chef/Owner Boris Seymore, Georgia Mae’s and BDS Catering & Productions
Residents and visitors of all ages as spectators
What: The City of West Palm Beach invites locals and visitors to cheer on their favorite chef during the West Palm Beach GreenMarket’s second-ever Master Chef Showcase Finale. The finale will feature five semi-finalists: Chef Peter Bartalini from Laura Ashley Catering & Events, Chef Joey Leuze from Palm Beach Catering, Chef Brett Portier from Pepe’s Hey Babe!, Chef Rasheed from Olive Oil of the World, Chef Boris Seymore from Georgia Mae’s and BDS Catering & Productions – as they chop, sauté and serve their dishes to a panel of judges comprised of community leaders, including Mayor Keith A. James. New this season, the finale will include a mystery box challenge where each chef must create dishes using secret ingredients revealed on the spot. Judges will pick the winning dish based on presentation, flavor and originality, crowning one chef the “West Palm Beach GreenMarket Master Chef” title.
Before or after the competition, spectators are encouraged to shop at the GreenMarket’s 130+ vendors, featuring a variety of fresh products, including fruits and vegetables, coffees and teas, flowers and plants, homemade specialty items, desserts and treats, and so much more. Celebrating its 30th anniversary season, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is “Seasoned to Perfection” and will conclude on April 26, 2025.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025
GreenMarket is from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Master Chef Showcase is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Great Lawn 100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Details: The GreenMarket is held every Saturday through April 26, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Admission to the GreenMarket is free. Dogs on short leashes are allowed. Parking is available in the City’s public garages: Clematis, Banyan, City Center, Sapodilla, and Evernia. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to the event and are subject to the City’s all-day weekend flat rate of $5. The City Center, Clematis, and Sapodilla garages are free during market hours, with current parking rates in effect afterward. Those interested in arriving by boat can also take advantage of the City’s free public docks. The Clematis Street Dock is the closest dock to the market.
For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, visit wpb.org/events or call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Photo / Video: GreenMarket attendees and vendors, Master Chef Showcase culinary showdown, and more!
Media Contact: Meredith Westheimer, reachable at meredithw@themooreagency.com or (561) 213-8192.
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Sponsors of the current season include: West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Land Rover Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Florida Blue, Nordic Tree Water, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, AYR Florida, Spa Wellness Services, SUNNY 107.9, NEW COUNTRY 103.1, WPB Magazine, West Palm Beach Food Tours, The Palm Beach Post, Downtown West Palm Beach, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan, and WPBF 25.
About the City of West Palm Beach:
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant and dynamic City located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. With a rich history, a thriving arts and cultural scene, and a commitment to sustainability, the City of West Palm Beach is an ideal place to live, work, and play. As one of the three largest cities making up the South Florida region, and the central City of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that seamlessly blends the business advantages available in the region with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working, making it an exceptional destination for both residents and professionals alike. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and/or LinkedIn. To keep up with the City’s event news, follow @eventswpb on Instagram and Facebook.