Climate Week Cook-Off

Save the Date for September 24, 2026

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Minimal waste. High stakes.

Five of Nashville's most sustainable chefs going head-to-head to create the ultimate zero-waste dish.

The Climate Week Cook-Off, in partnership with 1 Hotel Nashville, is the most delicious way to celebrate sustainable cooking practices, local chefs, and the work of Urban Green Lab.

Highlights from 2025

Photo credit: Gina DeMaio.

2025 Chefs

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Chef Skylar Bush

edible Nashville

Grand Prize Winner of the Waste Less Whisk Award

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Chef Chris DeJesus

Butcher & Bee

People's Choice Award Winner

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Chef Jess Lambert

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Chef Chris Crary

1 Hotel Nashville

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Chef Junior Vo

Noko & Kase

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

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