Four Chefs Featured in ‘Che'f’n It’ nominated for Chef of the Year in 2025 Colorado HOSPY Awards

Executive Chef John Wilson at Bella Colibri in Golden, Colorado, one of his five concepts.

We’re thrilled that four Season One chefs from Colorado’s new cooking show, Chef’n It, are finalists in the 2025 Colorado HOSPY Awards!

Chef of the Year:
• John Wilson – @goldenoldcapitol, @bellacolibrigolden, @minerssaloon, @the.brickroom & Alchemy (Golden)
• Erasmo Casiano – @lucinaeatery / @xiquitarestaurante / @createkitchenbar (Denver, Aurora)
• Kenta Kamo – @temakiden (Denver)

Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year:
Emily Thompson – @thewolfstailor (Denver)

The Colorado Restaurant Association Hospitality Awards are the only awards celebrating all of Colorado’s hospitality community—from chefs and bakers to food trucks, beverage pros, and more. 

Public voting is open now through October 31 at cohospyawards.com. Congratulations to all HOSPY finalists!