THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CHEFS, FARMERS, RANCHERS, SPONSORS, AND GUESTS WHO ATTENDED THE 5TH ANNUAL BUTCHER'S BALL!
Congratulations to our 2022 Golden Cleaver winner, Tony Luhrman of El Topo in Houston!
Tony and his team showcased their Taco Suadero featuring overnight cure, open flame sear and six-hour confit Marfa Meats brisket served in a handmade heirloom corn tortilla with cilantro, pickled red onions and Salsa de Campeones.
This is Tony's second Golden Cleaver win - he previously took home the gold in 2018 at the 3rd Annual Butcher's Ball. Visit him at El Topo to get a taste of the Suadero, located in West University at 6119 Edloe.
PHOTOS FROM THE 5th ANNUAL BUTCHER'S BALL
Photos by Emily Jaschke
2022 FEATURED CHEFS
Alex Au-Yeung | Phat Eatery, Houston
Jasmine Barela & Willow Villarreal | Willow's Texas BBQ, Houston
Nicola Blaque | The Jerk Shack, San Antonio
Axel Brave | Axel Provisions, Houston
Kevin Bryant | Roma, Houston
Jo Chan | Chan Hospitality, Austin
Tiffany Derry | Roots Southern Table, Farmer's Branch
Alyssa Dole | LuLoo's Day & Night, Houston
PJ Edwards | Meadow Neighborhood Eatery, San Antonio
Victoria Elizondo | Cochinita & Co, Houston
Kathy & Wade Elkins | Mimsy's Craft Barbecue, Houston
Karla Espinosa | KE Patissiere, Houston
Felix Florez | Cherry Block, Houston
Jean-Philippe Gaston | Luna Recovery Services, Houston
Sasha Grumman | Sasha's Focaccia, Houston
Sarah Heard & Nathan Lemley | Foreign & Domestic, Austin
Jennifer Hoffman | Big Mac's HTX, Houston
Cullen Holle | Country Sunshine, Brenham
Graham Laborde | Winnie's, Houston
Tony Luhrman | El Topo, Houston
Ara Malekian | Harlem Road Texas BBQ, Richmond
Justin Manning & Matt Lovelace | C&J BBQ, College Station
Rebecca Masson | Fluff Bake Bar, Houston
Bobby Matos & John Quinn | State of Grace / La Lucha, Houston
Jack Matusek | Raw Republic Meats, Austin
Dylan McShan | Easy Wind Catering, Marfa
EJ Miller | Muse, Houston
Kathleen Morgan | Honeychild Sweet Creams, Houston
Alex Padilla | The Original Ninfa's, Houston
Joseph Quellar | JQ's Tex Mex BBQ, Houston
Chris Roy | Winnie's, Houston
Martin Stayer | Nobie's / The Toasted Coconut, Houston
Thomas Stacy | ReikiNa, Houston
Jess DeSham Timmons | Camellia Monday, Houston
Joey Victorian | Victorian's Barbecue, Mart
Austin Waiter | The Marigold Club, Houston
Johnny Wesley | HTX Nitro Creamery, Houston
Jane Wild | Jane Wild Studios, Houston
2022 FEATURED FARMS & RANCHES
Buckhead Meats
Falcon Lake Farms
Good Thyme Farm
K-Hill Ranch
2022 SPONSORS
Acqua Panna | Pellegrino
Zwilling
Elijah Craig Bourbon
Desert Door Texas Sotol
Mill Scale Metalworks
Brianna's
Katz's Coffee
Santa Margherita
Tabasco
Ketel One Vodka
Penta Tequila
8th Wonder Brewery
Berkel Sales & Service
Ben E. Keith
The Paring
The Infinite Monkey Theorem
REVIVE Development
Brugal 1888 Rum
Bravado Spice Company
Treaty Oak Distilling
Brazos Valley Brewing Company
Mezcal Vago
Poggio Costa
Sabé
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of The Butcher's Ball, email sponsorship@butchersball.com
THE BUTCHER’S BALL IS ABOUT MEAT,
THE CHEFS WHO LOVE IT, AND THE RANCHERS WHO RAISE IT.
With a focus on sustainable ranching practices, The Butcher's Ball brings together Texas' most talented chefs, butchers, ranchers, and advocates for a day of demonstrations, discussions, tastings, and competition to shine a light on the small, independent farms and ranches actively engaging in sustainability.
But that's not all The Butcher's Ball is about - it's an incredible celebration of food, drink, music, and education, meant to shine a light on our local culinary and creative communities and make the connection between the producer and the consumer.
With a focus on sustainable ranching practices, The Butcher's Ball brings together Texas' most talented chefs, butchers, ranchers, and advocates for a day of demonstrations, discussions, tastings, and competition to shine a light on the small, independent farms and ranches actively engaging in sustainability.
But that's not all The Butcher's Ball is about - it's an incredible celebration of food, drink, music, and education, meant to shine a light on our local culinary and creative communities and make the connection between the producer and the consumer.
With a focus on sustainable ranching practices, The Butcher's Ball brings together Texas' most talented chefs, butchers, ranchers, and advocates for a day of demonstrations, discussions, tastings, and competition to shine a light on the small, independent farms and ranches actively engaging in sustainability.
But that's not all The Butcher's Ball is about - it's an incredible celebration of food, drink, music, and education, meant to shine a light on our local culinary and creative communities and make the connection between the producer and the consumer.
Since 2016, The Butcher's Ball has raised over $100,000 for various food-related organizations and initiatives throughout the state of Texas. We continue our philanthrophy in 2022 by raising funds for the Houston-based non-profit Urban Harvest and their ongoing community garden programming, farmers markets, gardening classes, and youth education.
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what is the butcher's ball all about?
Founded in 2016 by three Houstonians in the food, beverage and entertainment industries who are passionate about supporting their local communities, The Butcher's Ball was originally developed as a way to bring together the incredible culinary talent that exists throughout Texas for a fun day out on the ranch. Quickly, the event grew into a way to not only celebrate these world-class chefs, but to spotlight those family-run and independently-owned farms and ranches that are the ones painstakingly raising, growing and cultivating the top quality products that we eat.
The Butcher's Ball isn't your average festival - it is designed to educate and inform, inspire and motivate, and engage you with and connect you to our food systems, from production to consumption.
the golden cleaver competition
Twenty of Texas' best chefs battle for the best bite of the day and the chance at the coveted Golden Cleaver and a cash prize
OPEN FIRE farm & ranch showcase
Highlighting those producers around the state that engage in ethical and sustainable practices and teaming them up with Texas chefs for a series of incredible tastings and spectacular demonstrations over open flame
panel discussions
Culinary leaders gather on stage to discuss issues affecting all aspects of the industry, from producers to consumers and everything in between
butchery demonstrations
The state's top butchers are on display, showcasing a variety of proteins and providing tips and tricks of the trade
classes & workshops
From kids cooking classes to chef-led demonstrations, you'll return home with a new skill ready to share
farmer's market
Shop around for locally-made items such as hot sauce, utensils, aprons, honey, and a variety of culinary delights
craft beer & cocktails
Enjoy handcrafted libations from some of Texas' best bartenders and brewmaster, sure to whet your whistle
live music
What better way to enjoy a day of eating and drinking, than with a little dancing too!