10/28/2026
Thank you to all our donors! Seems like last week still, but excited to see all the contestants Sunday at the wrap dinner!
🏆🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Lake County Taste Makers Challenge Winners! 🍽️
The City of Lakeport congratulates the winners of the 2026 1Team 1Dream Taste Makers Small Business Competition, held October 11 at the historic Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport!
This exciting competition brought together local food entrepreneurs from across Lake County to showcase their innovative ideas, passion, and plans for growing their businesses.
From 41 applicants, seven businesses were selected as finalists, with cash awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to help support their growth!
🏆 Congratulations to the Winners!
🥇 First Place – $20,000
Perry's Deli (Middletown) – Derick Fiske
🥈 $10,000 Winners
Terped Out Kitchen – Kyle Karlsson
The Henny Penny Catering Company – Christine Strunk
🥉 $7,000 Winners
Malia's Island Soul – Malia-Han and Makenna Ferdolage
Grounded Roots Coffee House – Jessica DaCosta
🌟 $5,000 Winners
Mix Lakeport – Margarie Saucedo and Joshua Hourtal
Mauricio Lara of Trejos Diner – Carlos Ortiz
👏 Special Recognition!
Fan Favorite Award – $1,000: Terped Out Kitchen – Kyle Karlsson
Additional Founders Awards of $500 were presented to Cardinal Cravings, Juniors Grill, Delicias Latinas, and Maki's and Comida China Fushion Mex.
💙 Investing in Lake County's Future
Since its inception, 1Team 1Dream has raised and awarded more than $520,000 to 38 local businesses, helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving businesses while strengthening Lake County's economy.
A special thank you to 1Team 1Dream, its founders, sponsors, mentors, judges, and community partners for supporting local entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for small businesses to succeed.
The City of Lakeport is especially excited to celebrate our local participants and all the talented entrepreneurs contributing to a vibrant Lake County business community!
🌐 Learn more and see competition highlights at www.1team1dream.net
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners and participants!