Students, Chefs Create ‘Incredible Edibles’
May 20, 2026 10:13AM ● By Stephen B. Clazie
From left are the celebrity judges, Max “Pain” Griffin, UFC welterweight; Josh Emmett, UFC featherweight; K-La Duncan, Miss California United States; Viacheslav “Slava Claus” Borshchev, UFC lightweight; and a mystery judge who wore a paper bag. Photo by Stephen B. Clazie
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SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Brookfield School presented its 20th Annual Incredible Edibles Food Event on Monday, May 11.
Brookfield’s John Flolo said, “It is a celebration of culinary creativity, teamwork and fun!”
Five teams, each consisting of 12 students from grades five through eight, teamed up with chefs and food truck professionals for an epic cooking competition.
Brookfield School, located at 6115 Riverside Blvd., had two food trucks parked on the school quad.
The featured food vendors were Bacon Mania, Mulvaney’s B & L, The Trap, Chickz on Wheels and Savory Dave’s BBQ. Fresh Black Cod was caught and donated by Captain Anthony of Ferrari Fisheries. Purified Alkaline water was provided by Water & Salt.
Brookfield School offers educational and extracurricular programs to more than 150 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. They have a long history of competitive athletics and are recognized locally for their strong wrestling and cross-country programs.
John Flolo, Brookfield’s athletic director and health and P.E. teacher, served as the emcee. He arranged for the contest judges through his connections with Ultimate Fitness, a mixed martial art (MMA) and combat sports gym in Sacramento famously associated with UFC legend Urijah Faber.
The celebrity judges were Max “Pain” Griffin, UFC welterweight; Josh Emmett, UFC featherweight; Viacheslav “Slava Claus” Borshchev, UFC lightweight; and K-La Duncan, Miss California United States.
There was also a mystery judge who wore a large paper bag.
Before the contest started, the mystery judge was revealed. Some of the students had their suspicions. It was Dr. Jo Gonzalves, author, historian and retired head of Brookfield School for 16 years.
This was the first year the annual event featured professional chefs.
“In the past, the students prepared the food, and all of the entries featured one common ingredient,” said Dr. Gonzalves.
This was not Dr. Gonzalves’ first time serving as a judge. She recalled the year when peanut butter was the common ingredient and remembered “salami and peanut butter sandwiches competing against peanut butter milkshakes.”
The retired head teacher was never afraid to eat whatever the students served.
Judge Griffin was seen taking photos of what he was eating.
“This is not my first rodeo!” Griffin said. He also explained that all the judges took photos to help remember what they ate with each entry.
After deliberation, Flolo announced the results.
Bacon Mania won Most Creative.
The Trap, located right next door to the school and established in 1861, was selected as Most Delicious for its smash burgers.
Brookfield students can smell those burgers, but they are not old enough to enter The Trap.
Chickz on Wheels won Most Savory. Savory Dave Eats won Best Presentation.
Mulvaney’s B & L took home Best in Show, Grand Champion for its deep-fried black cod tacos.
