STL's Pot Chef

05/14/2025

🔥 The heat is coming...

Our Munchie Market vendor lineup is locked, loaded, and LEGENDARY—and we’re dropping names in just a few weeks. 👀

From infused eats to wild treats, you already know it’s gonna be a whole vibe.

Until then, stay tuned for updates on our next move:
Blazed & Infused BBQ Royale—because summer needs smoke. ☀️🍗💨

05/14/2025

🔥🍽️ The Champ is Back… and He’s Bringing the Heat to the Table! 🍽️🔥

2X Pot Chef Winner Chef Bailey is servin’ up something ELEVATED on Friday, May 16 — and this ain’t your average dinner party. 👨🏽‍🍳💨

Get ready for Elevated Eats, a private canna dining experience where flavor meets fire, and every bite takes you higher. 🌿🔥

Seats are limited and the vibes are premium —

📩 DM Chef Bailey now to book your spot before it’s sold out (because you already know it will be 👀)

05/10/2025

Snack Like a Star — Go VIP
Skip the lines, spark up a complimentary pre-roll, and get your hands on exclusive goodies?
Say less.

🎟️ Early Bird VIP Tickets include:
⏰ Early Entry (1 PM)
🌿 A Complimentary Pre-Roll
🧁 3 Infused Samples
🥤 Free Soft Drinks + Water
🎁 A Sponsor-Loaded VIP Gift Bag

This is Munchie Market: Deluxe Edition.
Snag your early bird VIP ticket now before they vanish!

05/09/2025

And just like that... WE’RE BOOKED! 🔥💨

Munchie Market vendor slots are officially SOLD OUT. Y’all showed up and showed out—this lineup is gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

But don’t trip… the next wave is already cookin’.
Danksgiving is coming, and vendor + competitor spots are opening SOON.

👀 Wanna get in early?
DM us for first dibs before we go public.

Let’s keep the munchies rollin’.

05/08/2025

🌟🔥 BIG SAUCE ENERGY! 🔥🌟

Our 2025 Ultimate Infused Showdown WINNER for Most Innovative Infusion, Gateway Grub , is getting the shine she deserves—featured in Sauce Magazine ! 👑💨

From her unforgettable Peanut Butter Time Wings to her fearless fusion of bold flavors, cultural roots, and cannabis creativity, Chef Terri Jayne is redefining what it means to cook with soul and innovation. 🍗🥜✨

📖 Dive into her feature and see why she’s setting the bar for infused cuisine in STL:
👉🏽 Read the article

Tag your foodie fam—because Gateway Grub isn’t just cooking… she’s creating a movement. 💚🔥

Terri Jayne is the driving force behind Gateway Grub

04/28/2025

🔥🏅 LET’S SHOW LOVE TO OUR 2025 RUNNER-UPS! 🏅🔥

The flavor was FIERCE, and these chefs gave the winners a serious run for the crown! Say hello to our incredible 2nd place winners at this year’s Ultimate Infused Showdown 💨🍽️

🍽️ Best Infused Entrée – “The 314 Flavor Award”
🥈 The Happy Chef STL – Infused BBQ Pork Steaks

🌿 Best Vegan Dish – “The Plant Life Award”
🥈 Mama T's Infusionz – Vegan Tamales

🍰 Best Infused Dessert – “The Sweet Lou Award”
🥈 – Anytime Almond Cake

🌟 Most Creative Infusion – “The Show-Me State Innovation Award”
🥈 Dragon Biscuits – Bonbon drizzled with infused sauce

These incredible chefs brought bold flavors, unique twists, and unforgettable bites to the table—we’re talkin’ next-level! 🍴🔥

👏🏽 Help us show them some love in the comments and tag your favorites!

04/25/2025

📸✨ SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO OUR PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR — Photos & Production ! ✨📸

They captured the magic, the munchies, and all the high-vibe memories at the Ultimate Infused Showdown 2025 like pros! From goofy pics to glam shots, the 420 photo booth was LIT all day long! 💨🔥

If you smiled, posed, or got caught mid-bite… thank them for keeping the memories crisp and the vibes unforgettable. 💚

Tap in with Beam for your next event — where the photos always hit!

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04/25/2025

🏆 YOUR 2025 ULTIMATE INFUSED SHOWDOWN CHAMPIONS! 🏆

The flavor was bold, the energy was high, and the votes are IN!
Let’s give it up for your official STL’s Pot Chef 2025 Winners and their winning dishes:

🍽️ Best Infused Entrée – “The 314 Flavor Award”
🏆 Chef Bailey & Co – Braised Beef Cheek with Parmesan Polenta & Smoky Parmesan Cheese Foam

🌿 Best Vegan Dish – “The Plant Life Award”
🏆 Higher Clouds -Premium Smoke Supplies – Botanical Gardens Salad

🍰 Best Infused Dessert – “The Sweet Lou Award”
🏆 Homegrown Family – Southern Pecan Pie

🌟 Most Creative Infusion – “The Show-Me State Innovation Award”
🏆 Gateway Grub – Peanut Butter Time Wings

🙌🏽 Huge thank you to every chef, brand, vendor, sponsor, and foodie who made this our biggest and best event yet! STL, you showed UP and showed OUT! 💚💨

🎟️ Early bird tickets are ON SALE NOW for:
📅 Munchie Market – August 31st @ Little Bevo
🍂 Danksgiving – November 23rd @ Little Bevo

🔥 And yes... Blazed & Infused BBQ Royale is coming soon. Stay tuned for the official details!

👇🏽Tell us in the comments: What was YOUR favorite dish of the night?! 👀🍴

04/23/2025

🔥💨 WE MADE THE AIRWAVES, Y’ALL! 💨🔥

The Ultimate Infused Showdown 2025 just got a major shoutout on NPR’s St. Louis on the Air! 🎙️🍽️

In a powerful feature on Missouri’s booming cannabis scene, they highlighted the flavor, culture, and energy we brought to STL this past weekend—and we’re still buzzing! 💚

From infused bites to bold competition and a vibe like no other—our community showed up and showed OUT. 🙌🏽

We’re proud to be part of the movement that’s pushing cannabis culture and culinary creativity forward.

🎧 Check out the full article + interview here:
https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-04-22/missouri-cannabis-industry-booms-despite-recalls-struggles

Let’s keep the momentum rolling, fam. 🌍💨

After voters legalized recreational cannabis for sale to adults in 2023, the industry generated nearly $1.5 billion in sales and $250 million in sales tax — but it hasn't come without its challenges.

04/23/2025

👩🏽‍⚖️👨🏽‍⚖️ A HUGE THANK YOU to Our First-Ever Panel of Judges! 👨🏽‍⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️

Y’all didn’t just taste—you judged with style, flavor, and real foodie precision! 💨🍽️
From presentation to creativity to that “one bite wonder,” you brought the heat right along with the chefs. 🔥

Thank you for setting the bar high and helping make the Ultimate Infused Showdown 2025 one to remember. Lisa w/ Lifted Lodging , Lauren, Executive Editor of the , &

We couldn’t have asked for a better crew to help crown our Most Innovative champion Grub ! 👑🙌🏽