Jamie Daskalis
Johnny D’s Waffles & Benedicts
Myrtle Beach, SC

James Beard Award Nominee®
Jamie Davis
The Hackney
Washington, NC

Megan Fenwick
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Myrtle Beach, SC

Kamal Fraser
Caribbean Jerk Cuisine
Conway, SC

Jordan Heyd
Lekker Eats
Myrtle Beach, SC

Jarrett King
O.A.K. Prime Kitchen & Bar
Myrtle Beach, SC

Jess Sagun
Winna’s Kitchen
Myrtle Beach, SC

James Beard Award Nominees®
Parnass Savang
Rod Lassiter
Talat Market
Atlanta, GA

2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassador
Darren Smith
Rivertown Bistro and Bonfire
Conway, SC

Jason Trinh
JEM Social
Myrtle Beach, SC

Grand Strand Brewing Company
Myrtle Beach, SC

Twelve 33 Distillery
Little River, SC


Join our hosts Visit Myrtle Beach and The Local Palate for a coastal celebration of the local and guest chef talent, set on the sweeping grounds of the iconic Pine Lakes Country Club.

The Grand Strand Chef’s Table presented by Visit Myrtle Beach and The Local Palate is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.