2023 Oyster Cook-Off Winners


2023 National Oyster Cook-Off Contest Standings

Winning Hors D”Oeuvre Entry

Winning Main Dish Entry

Winning Soups & Stews Entry

 MAIN DISH CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING 

Ellyne Brice Davis

Leonardtown, Maryland

Maryland Oysters Baked in Savory Dutch Baby

THIRD IN CATEGORY

Ronna Farley

Rockville, Maryland

Fried Oyster and Vegetable Stir Fry

FIRST IN CATEGORY

Hidemi Walsh

Caramel Oyster Curry with CoconutCashew Rice

SECOND IN CATEGORY

 SOUPS AND STEWS CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING

Susan Bickta

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

(Bacon) Snow Capped Maryland
Oyster Bisque

FIRST IN CATEGORY

Sherry Ricci

Creamy Oyster-Potato-Leek Soup with Bacon and Chives

THIRD IN CATEGORY 

Doreen Rivers Green

Oyster Wonton with Lemongrass Broth

SECOND IN CATEGORY

HORS D’OEUVRES CATEGORY

CONTESTANT

HOME TOWN

DISH PREPARED

STANDING

John Davis

(12 Years Old)

Maryland Oysters with Fire Roasted
Corn, Leeks, Tomatoes, and Basil with Hot Honey Drizzle

GRAND PRIZE

FIRST IN CATEGORY

BEST PRESENTATION

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Daniel Meyers

Spanish Baked Oysters

SECOND IN CATEGORY

Deborah Reynolds

Waldorf, Maryland

Angels on a Cloud

THIRD IN CATEGORY

John Davis, 2023 Grand Prize, Hors D”oeuvres, Presentation and People’s Choice Winner

Susan Bickta, 2023 Soups and Stews Winner

Rona Farley, 2023 Main Dish Winner