Golf and chicken sandwiches will have a lot more common than they usually do on April 12, when local chefs commemorate the concluding weekend of the 89th Masters Tournament with a chicken sandwich competition. More than a dozen chefs will compete for the title of Master of Chicken.

This event is a Culinaria creation; San Antonians might recognize the nonprofit from the popular Restaurant Weeks, when local restaurants offer deals on multi-course meals to get visitors familiar with their menus. (It's also the beneficiary of the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.)

This time, it's all happening in one place. The Alley on Bitters (555 W. Bitters) — a shopping center containing local eateries, fashion boutiques, Culinaria itself, and more — will host the golf-themed showdown.

The full chef lineup is still under wraps, but a press release lets us know it'll include Southerleigh Fine Foods' Jeff Balfour and Meadow Neighborhood Eatery's PJ Edwards. They might come up with something new, but what customers love in the restaurant certainly ain't broke and might not need fixing.

Southerleigh already has a "famous" chicken sandwich on its menu, made with grilled or fired chicken, American cheese, Dukes Mayo, and the obligatory lettuce, tomato, and pickles, all on a house-made bun. On Instagram, it looks like they've also been experimenting with fried chicken and Raclette cheese.

For Meadow Neighborhood Eatery, the chicken sandwich is always fried, with sweet chili mayo, cabbage, onion, pickles, and another house-made bun. Meadow, the anchor for The Alley, will also provide its shaded patio, additional beverages, and golf projected on a big screen.

Besides that speculation, the release promises "everything from spicy Nashville hot sandwiches topped with tangy slaw to maple-glazed fried yardbird with smoked bacon and pickles."

Of course, attendees will get to try all the sandwiches (if they can house all that chicken and bread at once) and vote for their favorite. There will also be some included drinks and chances to win prizes.

Tickets ($30 in advance, $40 at the door) are on sale now via SquadUp. Ticket prices support Culinaria's culinary and education programs, and the event takes place from 1-4 pm.