Local culinary sensation Ben Maides, chef and owner of Au Courant, is set to spice up the competition in the highly anticipated Celebrity Chef 2026. The Omaha-based chef has made a name for himself in the city's food scene, and now he's taking his talents to the national stage. As a participant in the popular cooking competition, Maides will be facing off against other celebrity chefs in a battle of culinary skills, creativity, and charm. With his passion for using locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavor combinations, fans of Au Courant are eagerly anticipating how Maides will bring his unique style to the competition.


'Help feed people': Au Courant chef Ben Maides to compete in Celebrity Chef 2026  KETV