Tillamook County Creamery Association is the official cheese and butter brand for this season of Bravo’s Top Chef show in Portland, Oregon. The fifteen new contestants will be cooking with Tillamook products for the entire season.
"The shared passion for food, joy and obsession with being able to turn a simple meal into something extraordinary is why fans love Tillamook and love Top Chef,” said TCCA's VP of marketing, Sue Kapllani, in a statement. "We've transformed from being known as a local Oregon dairy brand to becoming the fastest growing dairy wall natural cheese brand nationally. It will be a hallmark moment for those that grew up with Tillamook to watch this season's contestants cook up some extra flavorful dishes using our bold and beloved products."
In addition, during the season, the contestants will visit Tillamook Creamery’s location in Tillamook, Oregon.
"It was such a privilege to have the whole Top Chef team visit," said Tillamook Creamery executive chef Josh Archibald, in a statement. "The contestants were as enthusiastic about learning how our cheddar gets its bold flavor from our time-honored natural aging process as I was to meet with some of the country's best chefs."
Related: Tillamook Earns B Corp Certification; Tillamook County Creamery Association Donates $1.6 Million to Help Farmers.
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