Owings Mills Chef Wins First Place in Farm to Chef Maryland Competition

In the sixth annual Farm to Chef Maryland competition, which was held Oct. 5 at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Chef Therese Harding of Owings Mills-based company The Classic Catering People received a first place award for her Buttermilk Dipped Springfield Farm Fried Chicken and Applewood Smoked Bacon Waffle with Bourbon Aged Maple Syrup, Maple Glitter and Farmhouse Green Tomato Pickles in the “People’s Choice” category. Farm to Chef Maryland is a culinary competition during which 30 talented Maryland chefs are paired with local farms and challenged to create innovative culinary dishes that showcase local ingredients. Proceeds from Farm to Chef benefit Days of Taste, a national interactive program that encourages children to appreciate the taste and nutrition of fresh, local food. For the competition, Chef Harding teamed up with Springfield Farm of Sparks to create her dish.

About The Classic Catering People

A woman-owned business in Baltimore with more than 40 years of experience in social and corporate catering, The Classic Catering People believes that a passion for food is at the base of every event. Through a blend of seasonal ingredients, global flavors, contemporary cuisine, and impeccable service, Classic has earned a reputation for creating memorable meals and gatherings, both large and small, throughout Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The company takes pride in its community service, as well as its deep commitment to the environment through composting, recycling and sustainable purchasing practices. Classic’s accomplished team of culinary artists and knowledgeable account executives consistently receive rave reviews on top websites, including Wedding Wire, The Knot and Yelp.

Classic is the exclusive caterer for the Lord Baltimore Hotel and serves as the co-exclusive caterer for the National Aquarium, B&O Railroad Museum and the George Peabody Library. In addition, Classic is the preferred caterer for more than 30 of Baltimore’s top venues. As the official caterer for the Baltimore Ravens, Classic provides meals for the team at their Under Armour Performance Center training facility, as well as on the road. For more information about The Classic Catering People, visit www.classiccatering.com.