Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic DevelopmentAcadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic DevelopmentAcadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic DevelopmentAcadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
JOIN
337-788-0177
  • Chamber Info
    • Board of Directors and Staff
    • Chamber Committees
    • Free Business Counseling
    • Government Contacts
  • Membership
    • Chamber Ca$h Program
    • Grand Opening & Ribbon Cuttings
    • Job Board
    • Membership Directory
    • Member Login
    • Member Spotlight
  • News & Events
    • Chamber News
    • Events Calendar
    • Networking Events
    • Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
    • Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner
    • Golf Classic
    • Acadia Parish Honors
    • Small Business Saturday
    • Prosper Acadia
  • Economic Development
    • Area Allies
    • Available Incentives
    • Small Business Toolkit
    • Education & Workforce Development
    • Facts & Figures
    • Quality Living
    • Relocation Information
  • Leadership EXCEL
  • STAY IN TOUCH

Crowley Chef Chosen for 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

    Home Blog Series Crowley Chef Chosen for 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off
    NextPrevious

    Crowley Chef Chosen for 15th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off

    By Elizabeth Miller | Blog Series, Member News, News | Comments are Closed | 26 May, 2022 | 0

    Twelve chefs will compete for king or queen of Louisiana seafood in the state’s 15th annual Seafood Cook-Off in June, the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board announced Wednesday at a news conference.

    The cook-off will take place June 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cajundome Convention Center. This is the fifth year the event is being held in Lafayette.

    “The winner of the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off plays a very important role in educating people from around the world on the flavor and sustainability of Louisiana seafood, which is a core piece of our culture, from fine dining to backyard boils,” Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser said in a press release.

    Chef Joshua Spell was chosen to represent the Crowley area.

    Chef Spell was born and raised in Crowley, Louisiana. At the age of 14, Joshua began his work in the restaurant industry at Chef Roy’s in Crowley. In 1999, he started as Head Chef for Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar.

    Over the last 23 years, Joshua has helped Fezzo’s grow into a multi-location operation, and recently took over the role of General Manager for the Crowley location. Joshua is a member of the American Culinary Federation, Louisiana Restaurant Association, and General Chairman of The International Rice Festival.

    Joshua’s future plans include helping open a new Fezzo’s Crowley location and serving his community for years to come. He is a current participant in the 2022 Leadership EXCEL program, which is a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce. This program lays the groundwork for a well-rounded understanding of the community, sparks community involvement, and exposes participants to a variety of community leaders, new opportunities, and leadership skills.

    “With so many chefs in Louisiana to choose from, it was hard to narrow it down to just 12 competitors. There is no doubt judging dishes this year will be more difficult than ever before,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “In Louisiana, good food is just part of what connects us to our diverse heritage and seafood is a big part of that. From recipes passed down through generations to the culinary creations of our state’s chefs, seafood has developed a culinary identity for Louisiana unlike any other state. That’s the main reason for events like the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off. It’s a chance to celebrate the great contribution of our chefs, and our hard-working seafood industry, make in Louisiana that truly Feed Your Soul.”

    Among the 12 chefs are eight first-time competitors vying to take the crown of King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood.

    • Ryan Cashio; Cajun House & Catering, LLC; Laplace (First-time Competitor)
    • Amanda Cusey; The Villa Harlequin; Lake Charles (First-time Competitor)
    • Russell Davis; Eliza Restaurant & Bar and JED’S Local Louisiana Po’boys; Baton Rouge (First-time Competitor)
    • David Dickensauge; Tsunami; Baton Rouge (Competed in 2014, 2015)
    • Ben Fidelak; Mariner’s Restaurant; Natchitoches (Competed in 2017, 2020)
    • Ryan Gaudet; Spahr’s Seafood; Des Allemands (Competed in 2015, 2016)
    • Kyle Hudson; Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine; Baton Rouge (First-time Competitor)
    • Karlos Knott; Bayou Teche Brewing & Cajun Saucer; Arnaudville (First-time Competitor)
    • Brett Monteleone; Junior’s on Harrison; New Orleans (First-time Competitor)
    • Amy Sins; Langlois; New Orleans (Competed in 2016, 2019, 2020)
    • Joshua Spell; Fezzo’s Seafood Steakhouse & Oyster Bar; Crowley (First-time Competitor)
    • Grant Wallace; Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse; New Orleans (First-time Competitor)

    To be eligible to compete, a chef must be the executive chef of a free-standing Louisiana restaurant belonging to the Louisiana Restaurant Association, a proud partner of both the Louisiana and Great American Seafood Cook-Offs.

    Confirmed judges for the 2022 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off include Chef Edgar “Dooky” Chase IV and Celeste Chachere.

    In addition to earning the title of King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood, the winner will represent the state at a variety of events including the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, hosted by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and held in New Orleans during the Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

    You can follow @LaSeafoodBoard on Instagram and Twitter and keep up will all Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off (LASCO) events via the official hashtag, #LASCO22.

    Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce, Cook-Off, Fezzo's Crowley, Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

    Elizabeth Miller

    More posts by Elizabeth Miller

    Related Post

    • Savant Named on ’23 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses List

      By Elizabeth Miller | Comments are Closed

      August 30, 2023 LSU is pleased to announce the 2023 LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses list. The LSU100 is a highly competitive annual program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-ledRead more

    • Elder Outreach Acquires Senior Helpers Lafayette

      By Elizabeth Miller | Comments are Closed

      LAFAYETTE, LA – Elder Outreach, a Louisiana-based nursing and rehabilitation organization serving a large part of Acadiana, has expanded its senior living services by acquiring Senior Helpers of Lafayette. Michele Veillon, Elder Outreach’s longtime Vice PresidentRead more

    • First National Bank Named 2022 Business of The Year

      By Elizabeth Miller | Comments are Closed

      The Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that First National Bank of Louisiana has been chosen as the 2022 Business of the Year in conjunction with Acadia Parish Honors Annual Banquet andRead more

    • Morrison to Serve as Campus Director in Crowley

      By Elizabeth Miller | Comments are Closed

      CROWLEY – A familiar face is leading South Louisiana Community College’s Acadian Campus as campus director. As the campus director, Mary Morrison will have oversight of campus operations and act as a liaison for newRead more

    • 25 Years of Fast Response, Local Service, Reliable Protection

      By Elizabeth Miller | Comments are Closed

      Acadiana Security Plus (ASP) is celebrating 25 years as the area’s number one provider of residential and commercial security solutions. Founded in 1997 as a small alarm company with 10 employees serving Lafayette, ASP hasRead more

    NextPrevious

    532 SE Court Circle,
    P.O. Box 2125
    Crowley, LA 70526

    Ph: 337-788-0177
    Fax: 337-783-9507

    Site Links

    • Home
    • Contact Acadia Parish Chamber
    • Chamber Info
    • Economic Development
    • News & Events

    Helpful Links

    • Recent News
    • Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
    • Grand Opening & Ribbon Cuttings
    • Leadership EXCEL
    • Events Calendar

    Affiliates

    Copyright 2025 | All Rights Reserved

    Powered by Eight Hats
    • Chamber Info
      • Board of Directors and Staff
      • Chamber Committees
      • Free Business Counseling
      • Government Contacts
    • Membership
      • Chamber Ca$h Program
      • Grand Opening & Ribbon Cuttings
      • Job Board
      • Membership Directory
      • Member Login
      • Member Spotlight
    • News & Events
      • Chamber News
      • Events Calendar
      • Networking Events
      • Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
      • Farmers’ Appreciation Dinner
      • Golf Classic
      • Acadia Parish Honors
      • Small Business Saturday
      • Prosper Acadia
    • Economic Development
      • Area Allies
      • Available Incentives
      • Small Business Toolkit
      • Education & Workforce Development
      • Facts & Figures
      • Quality Living
      • Relocation Information
    • Leadership EXCEL
    • STAY IN TOUCH
    Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development