04/09/2026
And your Morning Pointe Top Chef Challenge Bluegrass Region Round 2 winner is… 🍽️🔥
Congratulations to Food Service Director Kevin Horner of Morning Pointe of Lexington Assisted Living for taking the win in tonight’s Morning Pointe Senior Living Top Chef Challenge with his own special take on Shrimp and Grits.
👏 Second Place: Lauren VanHooser, FSD, Morning Pointe of Richmond Assisted Living — Kentucky Hot Brown
👏 Third Place: Chris Stratton, FSD, Morning Pointe of Danville Assisted Living — Fried Chicken
After an incredible night of competition, creativity, and flavor, Kevin has earned the top spot and will now represent the Bluegrass Region in the final round in Ooltewah, TN — home to Morning Pointe Senior Living’s headquarters — competing for the title of Morning Pointe Top Chef 2026.
Events like this reflect the passion and talent our dining teams bring to the meals residents enjoy every day.
A special thank you to everyone who came out to support, and to our judges for their time and expertise:
⭐ Kyla Collins — Founder of Sissy Cooks It Up & Featured Food Network Baker
⭐ Kris Wilson — Healthcare Sales Manager for Gordon Food Service
⭐ Rob Bolson — Published Food & Culture Writer
And thank you to all of our Morning Pointe Senior Living Food Service Directors who competed and helped make tonight a huge success.
The competition isn’t over yet… stay tuned for more regional competitions coming up in the next few weeks across Morning Pointe Senior Living communities.
To learn more about the dining experience at Morning Pointe Senior Living and the talent behind every meal, visit: https://bit.ly/morningpointedining