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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Judges await the first course to arrive during the first Ultimate Chef Showdown at Club Eifel May 13. Judges included (from left) 2nd Lt. Timothy Alexander, 726th Air Mobility Squadron executive officer, Lt. Col. Karen Stoff, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Irons, 52nd Mission Support Group superintendent. Contenders in the culinary competition were the Spangdahlem Dining Facility and Club Eifel. The overall winner was Club Eifel, while the dining facility was commended for having the best appetizer and dessert. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Chefs from Club Eifel (left) and the dining facility prepare food during the Ultimate Chef Showdown held at Club Eifel May 13. The base’s two largest food service agencies competed for the ultimate chef title and trophy. Club Eifel’s team prepared Italian cuisine and the dining facility team made a Mexican-themed meal. The overall winner was Club Eifel, while the dining facility was commended for having the best appetizer and dessert. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Kimberly Lilly (left) and Senior Airman Brandi Slosser, both 52nd Force Support Squadron food service apprentices, prepare food in the Club Eifel kitchen for the dining facility’s three-course Mexican dinner during the Ultimate Chef Showdown May 13. This was the first chef competition held here between the base’s two largest food service agencies – the dining facility and Club Eifel. The overall winner was Club Eifel, while the dining facility was commended for having the best appetizer and dessert. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Margarita glasses dipped in salt and garnished with sliced lime wedges were among the decked-out dishes prepared by the dining facility chefs during the Ultimate Chef Showdown at Club Eifel May 13. The dining facility team prepared a three-course Mexican meal for the judges, while Club Eifel served Italian fare. Both teams were judged based on a variety of criteria, including presentation. The overall winner was Club Eifel, while the dining facility was commended for having the best appetizer and dessert. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Ireland, 52nd Force Support Squadron food service craftsman, stands ready to deliver the dining facility team’s first course to the judges during the Ultimate Chef Showdown at Club Eifel May 13. Sergeant Ireland was the head chef for the dining facility during the contest, which was the first of its kind between the DFAC and Club Eifel. The overall winner was Club Eifel, while the dining facility was commended for having the best appetizer and dessert. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Col. Tip Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, talks to the participants in the first-ever Ultimate Chef Showdown before announcing the winner at Club Eifel May 13. Participants included chefs from the dining facility (left) and Club Eifel. The judges deemed the dining facility’s appetizer and dessert to be the tastiest of the two, while Club Eifel received kudos for its main course. The overall winner was Club Eifel. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)