Chef Hall of Fame
Dish It Up is honored to have amazingly talented chefs and bakers prepare fantastic dishes each year to raise awareness for domestic violence.
Purple Dish Award Winners
The winner of the Purple Dish Award is chosen by a panel of food critics and experts, who judge each dish according to taste, presentation, and use of the color purple – symbolic of the anti-domestic violence movement.
2025: Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa Mexico
2024: Rebecca Foxman of Fox and Sons Fancy Corn Dogs
2023: Gloria Clarke of Rosa Mexicano
2022: Julie Kline of La Colombe
2019: Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's Pantry
2018: Mary Lochary of The Rittenhouse
2017: Lisa Lombo of Jones Restaurant
2016: Kiki Aranita of Poi Dog
2015: Carolyn Nguyen from of Revolution Taco
2014: Aimee Olexy of Talula's Garden
2013: Natalie Maronski of Chifa
2012: Ann Jamavan of Jasmine Rice
2010: Marcie Turney of Barbuzzo, Lolita, Jamonera
2009: Jennifer Carroll of 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge
Purple Dessert Award Winners
Originally the "People's Choice" selected by guests who cast their votes during the event, the Purple Dessert Award winner was selected by the Judging Panel beginning in 2018.
2025: Kate Hughes of High Street Philadelphia
2024: Kate Hughes of High Street Philadelphia
2023: Justine MacNeil of Fiore
2022: Justine MacNeil of Fiore
2019: Ruth Scott of Cupcakes by Ruth
2018: Ruth Scott of Cupcakes by Ruth
2017: Abigail Dahan of Parc Restaurant
2016: Diana Anello of Bredenbeck's Bakery
2015: Jessica Nolen of Brauhaus Schmitz and Whetstone
2014: Pam Kingsland of Pamcakes Cupcakery
2013: Melissa Torre of Cookie Confidential
2012: Kristen Piano of Social Sweets
2010: Roz Bratt of Homemade Goodies
