Beat Chef Burke Cooking Competition
and 3-Course Dinner

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
upstairs in the Townhouse
Arrival reception at 6pm

A relaxing, social dinner for you.
A heated, yet friendly, competition between Chef David Burke and our up-and-coming guest chefs!
$100 per person (plus tax and tip)

TICKETS

Welcome to the 1st Beat Burke Competition at David Burke Tavern
Chef David Burke vs Paul Zweben

630pm Seated Dinner

The Competition begins and you might be selected as a judge!

TAVERN fires up pre-dinner snacks served with a signature cocktail, as Chef David Burke, The Culinary Prankster, competes against challenger Paul Zweben, The Real Estate Chef, in a friendly cooking competition. These two have some history – Paul was a Sous Chef for David Burke at the storied River Café. Witness first hand the chefs’ creativity as they devise dishes on the spot highlighting flavor profiles and presentation of the mystery ingredient.

1st Cook Off

6pm  Appetizer 

7pm Second Cook Off  and Judging

730pm Main Course 

815pm Dessert Petit Fours Assortment 

830pm-9pm  Q & A + photo time!

Paul Zweben

(The Real Estate Chef)

The Beat Burke Competition heats up this October!

Menu and details coming soon – this is your chance to purchase tickets – seating is limited.