

April Meet Up: Date and time is TBD
|Lancaster County School District
April 2026: Student & Chef Showdown
Bring your passion for food and mentorship — taste, encourage, and inspire students in a thrilling culinary showdown!
Time & Location
April Meet Up: Date and time is TBD
Lancaster County School District, 300 S Catawba St, Lancaster, SC 29720, USA
About the event
Lancaster Cooking Challenge! 🍳🏆
Step into the kitchen and make a lasting impact! In this exciting high school cooking competition, professional chefs are paired with culinary students for a one-of-a-kind mentorship experience. Together, teams will plan, prepare, and plate creative dishes that showcase collaboration, technique, and innovation.
Each duo will compete before a panel of judges, with awards for taste, presentation, and teamwork. Beyond the competition, chefs will guide, encourage, and inspire the next generation of culinary talent — turning this event into more than a contest, but a celebration of mentorship and passion for food.
We need you! Pair up with a student and help shape the future of culinary arts — sign up today to join the competition.
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