Chef Sarah Thompson

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About Chef Sarah Thompson

Chef Sarah Thompson is an acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef, currently serving as the Executive Chef at Casa Playa in Las Vegas. She was notably nominated for the Best Chef: Southwest category at the 2025 James Beard Awards.

★Awards & Recognition

James Beard Award Winner (Prior to 2025)

James Beard Award Nominee: Best Chef: So… (2025)

Chef Timeline

Prior to 2025

Awarded James Beard Award

Recognized as a James Beard Award winner, indicating significant achievement in the culinary field.

2025

Nominated for James Beard Award

Casa Playa

Nominated for Best Chef: Southwest at the James Beard Awards for her work as Executive Chef at Casa Playa.

November 2025

Culinary Collaboration

Casa Playa

Collaborated with Michelin-starred Chef Joe Hou of Angler San Francisco for a special event.

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Chef Sarah Thompson is an acclaimed James Beard Award-winning chef, currently serving as the Executive Chef at Casa Playa in Las Vegas. She was notably nominated for the Best Chef: Southwest category at the 2025 James Beard Awards.

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Cuisine Highlights

Modern Mexican Cuisine

News

In 2025, Chef Sarah Thompson, Executive Chef of Casa Playa, was nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Southwest category.
Chef Thompson participated in a special single-evening collaboration at Casa Playa with Michelin-starred Chef Joe Hou of Angler San Francisco in November 2025.

Restaurants by chef

Casa Playa (Wynn Las Vegas)

Additional Details

Chef Sarah Thompson has collaborated with other distinguished chefs, such as Michelin-starred Chef Joe Hou of Angler San Francisco, for special culinary events at Casa Playa.

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