Who served as executive chef for the 2026 SAG Awards?

Evan Funke served as executive chef for the 2026 SAG Awards.

The executive chef was responsible for the event’s culinary leadership, an operational role separate from the ceremony’s presenters, host, nominees, and winners. Funke’s involvement connected the awards production with the event’s food and hospitality service.

The 32nd Actor Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Large entertainment ceremonies require substantial coordination beyond the stage program, including catering, guest service, production logistics, and backstage operations.

Funke is a Los Angeles chef associated with Italian cuisine and restaurants. His appointment was reported as part of the preparations for the March 1 ceremony, which introduced the Actor Awards name while continuing SAG-AFTRA’s annual celebration of performers.