Lamb Legends: The 2024 Lamb Jam Finale Cooks Up a Champion

The ultimate Lamb Jam showdown went down in NYC on October 15th at The Platform by James Beard, and it was nothing short of legendary! Seven talented chefs from across the country—representing Atlanta, Austin, Boston, DC, Denver, San Francisco, and Seattle—came together to battle it out in the kitchen, all vying for the title of 2024 Lamb Jam Champion.

The Main Event: Lamb Showdown at The Platform

The Lamb Jam Finale was a sell-out, with 63 food lovers in attendance acting as the judges for the night. Each guest tasted seven inventive lamb dishes and voted for their favorite. It was a close call, but one dish rose above the rest!

Meet the Chefs

• Adam Rosenblum – Causwells (San Francisco)

• Edson Rojas – The Banks (Austin)

• Steven Satterfield – Miller Union (Atlanta)

• John Bates – Interstellar BBQ (Austin)

• Michael Costa – Zaytinya by José Andrés (DC)

• Linda Hampden Fox – Bindery (Denver)

• Maximillian Petty – Eden Hill (Seattle)

Big thanks to all the chefs who brought their A-game, to the guests who helped make the night unforgettable, and to The Platform by James Beard for hosting the event. The Lamb Jam Finale is not just about competition—it’s a celebration of the passion, craft, and creativity that chefs like you bring to American lamb.

We can’t wait to see more innovative dishes featuring lamb on your menus. Until next time—keep those lamb knives sharp!