Two time winner returns to 60 Men Who Cook

In just a little over 30 days, 60 local community “celebrities” will be baking, cooking, grilling and sautéing dishes to please our palates.  The 4^th Annual 60 Men Who Cook takes place on May 11 at Prairie Event Center at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles.  Doors will open at 5:30 pm and samplings will begin at 6:00.  Tickets are $30 which includes samplings and voting.  Of course, you need to vote for your favorite chef! 

In the next couple of weeks, I will be spotlighting some of the fine chefs who have graciously offered to be a part of this event that is presented by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and supports Geneva History Center, Geneva Lions Club and Rotary Club of Geneva. 

One of our returning chefs is Pat Hofstetter.  Pat has the esteemed honor of being the two time winner for Best Presentation.  Not surprising as Pat and his wife Mindy, for 21 years, have owned CPR Printing in St. Charles, where creativity and design are key.

Proclaiming himself as a novice cooker who has no formal training, except eating, Pat likes to experiment with different flavors and spices.  That being said, his dish this year is New England Clam Chowder because he had a great idea for the display! 

An active Geneva Chamber member and always looking to give back to his community, helping to raise money for a good cause, coupled with eating is why Pat has participated all four years in 60 Men Who Cook. 

Obviously Pat is creative, but would others say he is a good chef?   

“Others may not say a good chef, or even a fair chef, but everyone would agree that I put my best foot forward and I have the body to show it,” said Pat. 

Voting by the public is not only how the chefs are declared “winners” in their categories, but also how the non-profits earn their money.  After all, this is a FUNdraiser.  Why should you vote for Pat Hofstetter?   

“I’m funny, charming and witty.  It’s events like this that give me an opportunity to see a lot of my friends and business customers in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to this event every year!” 

Vote for your favorite chef at www.genevachamber.com and at 60 Men Who Cook. 

60 Men Who Cook is on May 11, 5:30 pm at Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.  Tickets are available Friday, April 6 at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (8 S. Third St.), Fagan’s Graphic Design (524 W. State St., Suite A), Geneva History Center (113 S. Third St.), The Paper Merchant (328 S. Third St.) and State Street Jewelers (214 W. State St).   View last years fun at http://youtu.be/ABXWEZPxjTk.