Edible Surrealism: A Dalí-Inspired Culinary Competition
June 10 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
In conjunction with our special exhibition Dalí in America, The Chef Upstairs presents Edible Surrealism—a culinary-art experience inspired by Salvador Dalí’s Dizzy Dalí Dinner (1941), reimagined as an interactive plated competition. Hosted at The Foodie Labs, this guided, high-energy event blends food, art and imagination.
This one of a kind experience is a curated artistic competition, where plating becomes the medium and Dalí the muse. Team up to create a surreal, show-stopping hors d’oeuvre, guided by professional chefs and artistic inspiration drawn from Dalí himself. You’ll design, plate and perform.
- Work in teams to build a visually stunning dish
- Use premium ingredients with light hands-on cooking
- Learn creative plating techniques and surreal design concepts
- Compete to impress the judges (and each other!)
Once the competition wraps, enjoy everyone’s creations while the judges crown a winner.
- Winning team takes home a prize
- Drinks available for purchase
- No experience needed—just imagination
Think bold. Think strange. Think delicious.
Get your group of 4, register as 1 team and compete!
Limited to 5 teams.
Location: The Chef Upstairs – St Petersburg, 515 22nd St S suite 130, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Cost: $480
Registration cost is per team of 4. Tickets are available for purchase through The Chef Upstairs.
Price includes hands-on experience, full meal, immersive local art and a gift bag to the winning team.
About The Chef Upstairs USA
Inspired by our original Toronto locations, The Chef Upstairs brings a celebrated culinary experience to St. Pete where cooking is inspiring, approachable, and always fun. Every class feels like a kitchen party with friends, designed to turn curiosity into confidence and ingredients into unforgettable experiences.
From beginners to seasoned home cooks, our hands-on classes blend bold flavors, expert guidance, and just the right amount of fun. Whether it’s a date night, celebration, team event, or skill-building session, The Chef Upstairs is where great food, great people, and great memories come together.
We care deeply about the environment and the impact of our food choices. Through mindful preparation, smart portioning, and creative approaches to reducing food waste, we teach more sustainable cooking practices. By partnering with local farmers and vendors, we showcase the area’s best seasonal ingredients, lower our carbon footprint, and inspire responsible, community-driven cooking.
