Iron Chef CoreConsulting & Events · Tampa
Iron Chef Core is a culinary consulting and experiential events company rooted in the belief that food is a powerful tool for education, connection and impact. We design plant-forward experiences that bring people together through intentional cooking, shared meals and thoughtful engagement.
Chef Corey Soberanis — founder, Iron Chef Core
Hello! I’m Corey Soberanis. I’ve traveled across the United States and I’ve proudly called Tampa my home for over five years. In 2017, I founded Iron Chef Core to share my immense culinary passion with my community.
I specialize in creating menus and classes and executing events that are not only nutritious but tailored to meet specific dietary needs. With a focus on farm-to-table cooking, I use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are as healthy as they are flavorful.
What I enjoy most is teaching others the art of cooking. Whether it’s an individual looking to hone their skills, a family aiming to eat healthier, or a corporate team seeking a unique bonding experience, I love empowering people to create amazing meals with confidence and creativity.
With over a decade of culinary experience, I’ve honed my expertise in dietary-restricted cuisine, health-focused solutions and sustainable client relations. My mission is to make cooking accessible, enjoyable and positively impactful in the lives of the people I serve. Every class, workshop or event I host is specifically and attentively designed with care and tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients.
This community is where I live, work and raise my family, and it inspires everything I do. Since 2017, Iron Chef Core has been about more than just cooking; it’s about connection, health and education. Together, we can create something extraordinary that’s good for the body, mind, soul — and the community.
— Chef Corey Soberanis
After years working in traditional hospitality environments, Iron Chef Core was created to offer a more intentional, people-centered approach to food. The goal was simple: move beyond performance-driven cooking and create experiences where education, wellness and human connection come first.
Every engagement is designed around the people involved, the setting, and the outcome you’re aiming to achieve.
We approach every engagement as an opportunity to teach, not perform. Rather than simply demonstrating recipes, we explain the why behind techniques, ingredients and preparation methods. This empowers participants to understand how food functions, how flavors develop, how nutrients are preserved, and how thoughtful choices translate into better outcomes long after the experience ends.
Our plant-forward approach is intentional, inclusive and grounded in respect for ingredients. We prioritize whole, thoughtfully sourced foods and techniques that highlight natural flavor and quality. This philosophy allows our work to remain accessible without labels or restrictions, while still supporting wellness, sustainability and culinary integrity.
Cooking together creates a shared experience that naturally builds trust, communication and engagement. We design experiences that encourage participation at every level, fostering collaboration rather than observation. Whether working with teams or private groups, the kitchen becomes a space for connection, confidence and collective success.
Every Iron Chef Core experience is designed with intention. From group size and flow to menu structure and learning objectives, nothing is accidental. Each engagement is shaped around clear goals — whether that’s strengthening a team, developing culinary skill or creating a meaningful shared moment — ensuring the experience delivers real impact, not just entertainment.
These principles guide every consulting engagement and event Iron Chef Core delivers — ensuring consistency, clarity and purpose across all of our work.
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