Meet the Judges

Jon Bonnell

Chef Jon Bonnell pairs his Texas heritage with classical culinary training to create inventive and delicious dishes featuring decidedly Texan ingredients. Distinguished as one of the foremost experts on wild game and fine Texas cuisine, his perfected technique and flavor combinations entice diners to experience something new.

Jon’s numerous accolades and honors include three stints cooking at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, winning Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence every year since 2004 and having one of the highest Zagat ratings in the state of Texas. Under Bonnell’s Restaurant Group, Jon oversees a number of popular Fort Worth eateries: Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine, WATERS Restaurant, and Buffalo Bros Pizza Wings & Subs.

Tina Bible

We are thrilled to announce that Tina Bible, an accomplished and highly respected culinary professional, will be joining us as one of the judges for this year's Food Truck Challenge. With an impressive culinary background, Tina brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the panel.

Tina Bible is no stranger to accolades and achievements, being an honoree of four chef pins for her outstanding performance in culinary studies at the renowned Culinary School of Fort Worth. Her dedication and commitment to excellence have also earned her a well-deserved place on the 2020 Honor Roll.

Furthermore, Tina is the proud recipient of the esteemed Fort Worth Food & Wine Scholarship, having demonstrated her passion and aptitude for Food & Beverage Management. This specialized knowledge allows her to bring a unique perspective and deep understanding of the industry to her judging role.

With over a decade of experience as an Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director, Tina has successfully led teams of up to 75 members. She has repeatedly proven her ability to manage food production for large-scale events catering to up to 300 people.

Tina's expertise extends beyond cost optimization. Through the implementation of an efficient inventory control system and comprehensive staff training, she has consistently increased efficiency and reduced costs. Additionally, her creative flair shines through in her ability to develop innovative menu items that incorporate local ingredients and cater to diverse dietary needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

As a judge for the Food Truck Challenge, Tina Bible's extensive experience, unwavering commitment to excellence, and passion for culinary innovation guarantee a fair and inspiring judging experience for this year's contestants. We are honored to have her expertise as part of our esteemed panel of judges.