06/12/2026
The driveway was heating up this afternoon as our Director of Culinary Services, Chef Tom, and Sous Chef, Alan went head-to-head against Tom Joy, from the Suffolk County Police Department, backed by an incredible team from TOA! For one exciting hour, the competition was filled with creativity, teamwork, and plenty of friendly rivalry as residents and staff cheered on every moment. The energy was incredible, and our celebrity guest judges certainly had a tough decision to make! After careful deliberation… 🥁
TEAM ATRIA TOOK HOME THE WIN! A huge thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped make our very first Chef Showdown such a memorable event. From the enthusiastic crowd of our residents and staff, the amazing culinary talent on display, and the support from the town, it was truly a day to remember.
COMPETITORS
TOM JOY - Suffolk County Police Department
Suffolk County Police Department
EVAN CHEN - Owner of TOA Asian Fusion and Yaas Tea Asian Fusion
CHEF LEO - TOA
HANIF RUSSELL - Publisher of Grow & Thrive Media
ANGELES PENAFIEL - Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
CELEBRITY GUEST JUDGES
LORI DEVLIN- Patchogue Village Clerk Patchogue Village
FATHER JAMES REISS - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Patchogue
SILVANA ALOISIO - Executive Director of Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce GreaterPatchogue