4th annual Food Fight NOLA returns to Lafreniere Park
Tina Howell • March 17, 2025
The highly anticipated 4th Annual Food Fight returns on Thursday, March 27th, at the Carousel Lawn at Lafreniere Park in Metairie. Organized by Yeah You Right Events, this exclusive one-night-only event promises a diverse and exciting mix of exceptional food, cocktails, and live entertainment. This exciting food competition features over 40 restaurants and 30 spirits competing to see who can create the Top New Orleans dishes and cocktails. Local chefs and bartenders will compete in five categories: Top Traditional Dish, Top Creative Dish, Top Vegetarian Dish, Top Classic Cocktail, and Top Creative Cocktail for NOLA Boards trophies.
This all-inclusive event benefits the PLEASE Foundation, a Louisiana non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in New Orleans through education. PLEASE Foundation provides at-risk teens with mentorship, leadership training, and scholarships to attend local college-preparatory high schools.
Food Fight organizer Shane Finkelstein said, “We’ve found that Lafreniere Park is the perfect venue for our events. This year, we have the most diverse lineup of restaurants we’ve ever had, and it’s going to be an unforgettable night.”
Food Fight 2025 ticketing options include:
- $145 VIP
- $115 Early Entry/First Tasting
- $95 General Admission
Early Bird tickets are available online now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.foodfightnola.com
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