Competing for a good cause in Iron City Chef

Four of Birmingham’s most popular chefs will compete at the fifth annual “Iron Chef-Style” culinary cook-off Saturday, July 13. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., will be he held at 2013 at Jefferson State’s Culinary & Hospitality Institute at its Shelby Campus on Valleydale Road.

Sell-out crowds for the past four events enjoyed gourmet dishes prepared by the chefs and students at the Institute, a festive atmosphere, and a silent auction featuring fine art and other major items sure to attract active bidding. An ample wine tasting featured by Western Supermarkets is a favorite feature of the evening.  Jerry Tracey with WVTM 13 will serve as the master of ceremonies, and “Sweet Licks” will provide entertainment throughout the evening.

Each of the four chefs will prepare an entree and a dessert of their choice for about 300 dinner guests, who will vote on their two favorites to meet in the finals.

Proceeds from Iron City Chef benefit the Vestavia Hills Math and Debate programs, local Rotary Club District Disaster Relief Fund, Rotary International’s END POLIO NOW and Clean Water for the World projects.

Through the generosity of the community and corporate sponsors, the Vestavia Hills Rotary Club has donated more than $600,000 over the past 25 years.

The Rotary Noon Club meets for lunch every Friday at the Vestavia Hills Board of Education, and the Sunrise Club meets every Thursday morning 6:45 at the Shops of Oak Park on Rocky Ridge Road

Tickets, which are $55 each, can be purchased at rotarytoast.org or through a member of the Vestavia Rotary Club, Vestavia Hills Debate or Math Teams.