# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: ????? PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED OUR BLOCK OF EIGHT TICKETS HOWEVER, IT STILL MAY BE POSSIBLE TO ADD MORE MEMBERS. Reach out to me and let’s see what we can do. This is going be a lot of fun ????? ? Tucson Dining Club Goes to Iron Chef Tucson 2026! ? Come join the Tucson Dining Club for one of Southern Arizona’s most exciting culinary events of the year! Choose your favorite chef, cheer them on, and watch the action unfold as two of Tucson’s top culinary talents battle head-to-head for the title of Iron Chef Tucson 2026. With a secret ingredient, a ticking clock, and judges evaluating every detail, this is a high-energy competition where creativity, skill, and nerves of steel will determine who takes home the championship. Whether you’re rooting for the defending champion or the challenger looking to take the crown, this promises to be a fun afternoon filled with great food, great people, and plenty of excitement. ? The Competitors Defending Champion: Anthony Dromgoole of OBON Sushi Bar Ramen is returning to defend his title as Iron Chef Tucson Champion. The Challenger: Chef AJ Mortazavi of The Barnyard Craft House & Eatery is stepping into the arena to challenge for the championship. Both chefs will compete in identical kitchens and have one hour to create four dishes featuring a secret ingredient that won’t be revealed until competition day. ⸻ ? More Than Just a Competition Before the battle begins, guests can enjoy: • Food and beverage sampling • Cooking demonstrations • Culinary classes • Meet-and-greet opportunities with chefs and culinary professionals Then the excitement ramps up as the secret ingredient is revealed and the competition officially begins. ⸻ ? Event Details Saturday, July 18, 2026 Desert Diamond Casino – Diamond Center 1100 W. Pima Mine Road Sahuarita, Arizona 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM The Culinary Experience 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Pre-Competition Activities & Secret Ingredient Reveal 5:00 PM Iron Chef Tucson Competition Begins ⸻ ? Tucson Dining Club Reserved Seating The Tucson Dining Club has secured a block of 10 tickets in some of the best available seating for the event. Price: $75 per person (Includes a $5 booking fee.) Full payment is required to secure your seat. We must confirm our ticket block by June 24th. Any seats not claimed by that date will be released back to the event organizers. Once our 10 reserved seats are gone, this opportunity will be closed to Tucson Dining Club members, so if you’d like to attend with the group, don’t wait too long. ⸻ ❤️ Supporting a Great Cause Iron Chef Tucson benefits the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, making this a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Tucson’s culinary scene while supporting an important local organization. ? Who’s In? Let’s get a group together, pick our favorite chefs, enjoy the Culinary Experience, and cheer our way through an unforgettable afternoon of food, competition, and fun. We’ve already purchased our block of tickets and they’ve been claimed and paid for. However, it might be possible to still grab some connecting seats by getting them in front or behind the group etc.! All is not lost if you still want to join. But reach out to me to see if I can get creative enough to get you sitting by us. ?️??? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tucson/tucson-iron-chef-competition-and-the-tdc/200030352964149 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, contests, sports, workshops, nonprofit, meet-and-greet, meetups, cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Tucson - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Desert Diamond Casino Tucson & Sahuarita - **lat**: 32.11798 - **long**: -110.96134 - **full address**: Desert Diamond Casino Tucson & Sahuarita, 7350 S Nogales Hwy,Tucson,AZ,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1139857fd4e7fdb48f3c974f4c63c9ca6f14f5853043b0b729d829ff5684654f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc020202-gmir?v=1784034544 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC being held? - **A:** Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson & Sahuarita, 7350 S Nogales Hwy,Tucson,AZ,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC? - **A:** Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC is organized by Amy Mason. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tucson Iron Chef Competition & The TDC is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tucson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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