Guest Chef Gainesville
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About the Event
Oak Lane Weddings & Events
7827 NW 170th St, Alachua, FL
Welcome Cocktail Hour
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Full Tasting Gallery Opens
After Welcome Remarks - 8:00 pm
Join us for an evening of culinary delights from over 25 talented chefs and home cooks. Enjoy live music, complimentary drinks and the chance to win exclusive items and wines in our silent auction and wine wall raffle.
2026 Featured Chef
Craig Carter
Craig Carter is a commercial realtor with Coldwell Banker Commercial MM Parrish Realtors. He has been a business owner, a City Commissioner, and a real estate investor over the course of the 35+ years that he has lived in Gainesville. He has served on many boards and advisory councils, including the Gainesville Housing Authority, Police Advisory Council, Gainesville/Alachua County Airport Authority, Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, Gainesville Alachua County Association of Realtors, Gainesville Fisher House, and Site Selection/Economic Advisory Board. He enjoys meeting new people and helping the community. Craig loves camping and fishing, all things woodworking, spending time with his six children and eight grandchildren, and being involved with his church.
Craig is a longtime supporter of Peaceful Paths and has served as a Guest Chef for eight years, and enjoyed every minute of it! He is married to Michelle Carter, who is a domestic violence survivor. Michelle has served as a volunteer and Board Member of Peaceful Paths for many years.
2026 Emcee
Paige Beck
Paige Beck is a native of Princeton, West Virginia, and a graduate of West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV. She's been a member of the WCJB TV20 team since 1989. She currently co-anchors WCJB TV20's 5:00 Live, 6:00 Report, and the 11:00 PM Nightbeat.
Paige is involved in a variety of community projects, especially animal rescue groups. She bakes one to two cakes a week to donate to local charities to be used to raise in auctions.
As a child in rural West Virginia, Paige says the 'Golden Rule' was a guiding principle instilled by her parents. It's a philosophy she brings to her work with charitable groups, and anyone in need.
Whether it's helping someone find a state agency to solve a problem, or calling and emailing viewers, Paige is always giving of her time to benefit North Central Floridians. Her hobbies include cooking (she was a finalist in the "U.S. Chef's Open"), painting, gardening and antiques.
Guest Chef Gainesville 2024
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