The King bestows the honor of the Golden Spoon upon the winner of the year’s “best” overall entry in our annual Chef de la Krewe cooking competition. 

Past Chef de la Krewe Winners:
  • Stuart Simm – 2023
  • Peter Klinkenberg – 2022
  • Steve Beaty – 2019
  • John Tucker – 2018
  • Jim Piloian – 2017
  • Larry Growney – 2016
  • Tony Shams – 2015 
  • K.C. Clark – 2014
  • Mike Wyckoff – 2013
  • Tony Shams – 2012
  • Jim Terry – 2011
  • Jeff Etter – 2010
  • Alan Zimkus – 2009 
  • Scott Charlton – 2008
  • Gary Greer – 2007
  • Art Sciarrotta – 2006
  • Todd Maas – 2005
  • Dave Ansel – 2004
  • Sam Barfield – 2003
  • Dennis Cline – 2002
  • Eric Long – 2001
  • Clayton Kries – 2000
  • Keith Robinson – 1999
  • Jeff Bulson – 1998
  • Scott Smith – 1997
  • Dennis Smith – 1997
  • Ken Burnside – 1997
  • Sandy Hall – 1996
  • Merrill King – 1995
  • Matt Bryant – 1994
  • Lucky Levittino – 1993
  • Carl Hall – 1992
  • Paul Martin – 1991
  • Jim Davis, Sr. – 1990