The Throwdown
The Cast Iron Cook-Off® features special events that take the creativity and spirited competition to a new level.One of these, the Cast Iron Throwdown™, brings the three top teams from 2012, who finished within 1.5 points of each other, together in a head-to-head competition. Prizes include significant statewide recognition, a cast iron skillet trophy, and a return stay at the Greenbrier.
Team Structure
Each team consists of:
- The Executive Chef and a professional sous chef
- Seven (7) amateur, prep chefs—plus one ProStart student—(8) total
- Three (3) professional servers for the chef’s table luncheon guests
















