CineChef turns 10 this year and to celebrate, Boulder International Film Festival’s culinary competition reeled in some of Colorado’s big bosses.

“CineChef is special every year, but we really hit the jackpot with this year’s chefs and restaurants represented,” Kathy Beeck, director and co-founder of BIFF, said in a statement. “It’s going to be an incredibly delicious and fun evening to kick off our 21st annual festival.”

Boulder legends — “Top Chef” winner and James Beard semifinalist Hosea Rosenberg, of Blackbelly, and the 2022 James Beard semifinalist Edwin Zoe, of Zoe Ma Ma — are among the stars.

The party kicks off BIFF’s four-day weekend of a celebration of film. CineChef runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 13 at Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder. The event usually sells out, so snag a $120 ticket at biff1.com. A limited number of “Amuse Bouche” tickets are available for $170. Those include early entry, a glass of bubbly and a gift.

CineChef is a friendly battle that pits chefs against each other as they create film-inspired plates. Guests then taste and vote for their favorite.

The roster:

• Rich Byers, executive chef, Jill’s Restaurant and Bistro

• Alex DeBernardis, sous chef, Basta*

• Linda Hampsten Fox, executive chef and owner, The Bindery

• Kevin Grossi, culinary director, River and Woods

• Hosea Rosenberg, chef and owner, Blackbelly* and Santo*

• Bob Sargent, executive chef and owner, of Savory Cuisines Catering

• Edwin Zoe, executive chef and founder, Zoe Ma Ma* and Dragonfly Noodle

* Restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide.

Tickets to CineChef include wines for sipping, a whiskey tasting, specialty cocktails and mocktails, local beers from Upslope Brewing and a dessert bar. Denver-based band Harrison Tucker Trio will perform.

BIFF will resume its 21st festival March 14-16, bringing in film screenings and filmmakers from around the world. Buy tickets to the festival and learn more at biff1.com.