StarChefs Rising Stars Las Vegas

Steelite is excited to present the 2026 StarChefs Rising Stars Art of Presentation contest featuring talented chefs from the great city of Las Vegas! This contest focuses on the creativity behind the plating, so take a close look at the artistry in each dish. Please vote for the chef who created your favorite plating presentations. 

Check out the images in each chef’s plating gallery shown below, then use the poll to vote. The deadline to vote is Monday, May 4th at 10:00 AM EST. The winner will be announced at the StarChefs Honorees Awards Reception on Tuesday, May 5th. The winning chef receives $5,000 toward Steelite International products of their choice.

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*All images provided by StarChefs.com

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Chefs Scott Arn and Ramtin Yashar of Golden Boy Market & Deli

The Caprese

Stracciatella, Tomatoes, Balsamic-Dressed Arugula, Pesto, Pomegranate Molasses, French Bread, Side Salad, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

The Beef

Thin Sliced Eye of Round, Au Poivre Aïloi, Sharp White Cheddar, Pomegranate Molasses-Pickled Red Onions, Potato Sticks, French Bread, Side Salad, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

The Deli

Roasted Pork Shoulder, Salami, Spanish Chorizo, Sharp White Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pomegranate Molasses-Pickled Red Onions, Peppadew-Sweetie Drop Relish, French Bread, Side Salad, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Chef DJ Flores of Nivel Hospitality Group

Butternut Squash Tetela, Fried Eggs, Cremini Mushrooms, Cauliflower, Salsa Macha

Ribeye Asada, Guacamole, Salsa Macha, Red Onions, Cilantro, Heirloom Blue Corn Tortilla

Beer-Battered Mahi Mahi, Red Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Mayonnaise, Nori, Cilantro, Yellow Cónico Corn Tortilla

Chef Dylan Jobsz of Esther's Kitchen

Porchetta Di Testa, Shaved Fennel, Mustard Frill, Pickled Red Onion, Mustard Seed, Smoked Sea Salt

Sri Lankan Goat Curry Malloreddus, Mint Yogurt, Breadcrumbs, Mint

Pasta Puttanesca: Squid Ink Chitarra, Black Anchovies, Fresno Chiles, Garlic, Capers, Lemon Juice, Breadcrumbs, Calabrian Chile Oil, Lemon Zest, Parsley

Chef Aaron Lee of Winnie and Ethel's Downtown Diner

Fig and Honey French Toast: Texas Toast, Fig Jam, Honey-Lemon Ricotta, Candied Pepitas, Honey Butter, Steen’s Cane Syrup, Lemon Zest

Pork Belly Benedict: Seared Pork Belly, Poached Eggs, Cajun Hollandaise, Pickled Jalapeños, Griddled Texas Toast, Garlic Home Fries

Country Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy, Chorizo Gravy, Poached Eggs, Garlic Home Fries, Buttermilk Biscuits

Pastry Chef Jackie Mai of Don's Prime at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Chocolate Mousse, Diplomat Cream, Brandy-Soaked Cherries, Candied Pistachio

Chocolate Sponge Cake, Chocolate Crémeux, Chocolate Buttercream, Espresso Ice Cream

Baked Alaska: Cookies and Cream Gelato, Vanilla-Chocolate Chiffon Cake, Butterscotch Sauce, Chocolate Sauce, Almond Brittle, Malted Pretzels

Chef Daniela Romero of Bazaar Mar by José Andrés

Po Boy, José

Fried Baby Squid, Pelayo, Aïoli, Steamed Brioche Bun, Pickled Piparra Peppers

Chawamushi, King Crab, Kombu, Beach and Oyster Mushrooms, Lemon Foam

Dry-Aged Cobia, Frozen Leche de Tigre, Japanese Sweet Potato, Fennel, Fresno Chiles, Red Onions, Celery, Watermelon Radish, Corn Nuts

Chef Jackson Stamper of Ada's Food and Wine

Taleggio Tart, Sour Cherry Gelée, Sour Cherry Compote, Sour Cherry Sauce

Mexican Pink Shrimp, Smoked Chiles, Roasted Garlic, Lemon Butter, Garlic Oil, Aleppo Pepper, Charred Sourdough

Dungeness Crab, Horseradish-Marinated Persian Cucumbers, Pickled Persian Cucumbers, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Curried Walnuts, Chervil, Dill, Parsley

Chef Sarah Thompson of Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas

Seared Skull Island Prawns, Ají Amarillo Salsa, Morita Chile Salsa Macha, Radishes, Red Onion, Micro Cilantro

Pan-Seared Maitake Mushrooms, Mole Blanco, Cabbage, Pickled Pretzel Cap Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Habanero Oil, Epazote, Shaved Truffles

Kampachi Crudo, Tomato Dashi, Fermented Chile Purée, Charred Avocado, Ají Amarillo Salt, Finger Limes, Serrano Chile, Cilantro Oil, Cilantro Flower