Aspiring Young Chefs to Compete in Teen Culinary Challenge with Celebrity Chef Robyn Almodovar

MIAMI - Aug. 25, 2023 - PRLog -- Calling all young culinary talents! The Teen Culinary Challenge, a thrilling Chopped-style competition, is set to take place at the renowned FIU Chaplain School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (https://hospitality.fiu.edu/). This exciting event will feature aspiring teen chefs between the ages of 14 and 17, showcasing their skills and creativity in the kitchen. The competition will be hosted by celebrity chef Robyn Almodovar (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5086331/), winner of Food Network's (https://www.foodnetwork.com/) CHOPPED and CutThroat Kitchen.

The Teen Culinary Challenge goes beyond a culinary competition, it's a platform for the education and empowerment of young chefs within our multicultural community. It empowers young chefs with valuable learning experiences, exposure to industry professionals, and scholarship opportunities for their culinary future. Mastering healthy cooking boosts teenagers' confidence, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Finalists will have the opportunity to prepare for the culinary showdown, at a master-class culinary Workshop on Saturday, October 21^st, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, as they learn new cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, sustainability, and how to incorporate healthy ingredients. Keeping their cool under pressure during a live cooking competition will also be part of their training.

The main event, the live culinary challenge, will take place on Saturday, October 28th, from 2 pm to 6 pm at FIU Bay Campus. The event promises to be a gastronomic adventure, with an impressive lineup of celebrity chefs, food bloggers, and foodies participating and serving as judges for the competition. The Teen Culinary Challenge benefits the FIU Student Food Pantry (https://www.facebook.com/reel/714034227219692/?s=single_u...)

Registration for the Teen Culinary Challenge is now open! Aspiring teen chefs aged 14 to 17 can register at the official website: https://teenculinarychallenge.com/

Follow us on social media

@teenculinarychallenge

Instagram – TikTok- Snapchat – Facebook - YouTube

Hashtag: #teenculinarychallenge

About the Teen Culinary Challenge:

The Teen Culinary Challenge is not just a cooking contest; it's an educational and empowering journey for young chefs in our diverse community. This prestigious event offers teens aged 14 to 17 a chance to showcase their skills, learn from industry experts like celebrity chef Robyn Almodovar, and gain scholarships. Healthy cooking boosts their confidence and well-being. Finalists receive intensive training at a Culinary Workshop to prepare for the challenge. Hosted by the famous FIU Chaplain School of Hospitality, known for the SOBEWFF South Beach Wine and Food Festival, it ranks as one of the top hospitality schools in the U.S. The event is co-produced by Gladys Mezrahi of Indigo Events and Stacey Schrager, both dedicated to nurturing future culinary stars.