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Future Chefs: submit recipes now

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The 15th annual Future Chefs National Challenge is here and elementary students must submit their recipes by January 31 to participate

 

Calling All “Future Chefs” in the Phoenix-Talent School District!

It’s time to get creative in the kitchen! Sodexo’s 15th Annual Future Chefs National Challenge is here, and we’re inviting all elementary students to submit their best recipes. 

Important Dates:

  • Recipe Submissions Due: Friday, February 14, 2025. Submit online to qualify for the national event if our winner is chosen. The portal is live now: Student Recipe Submission Portal.
  • Final Competition: Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Phoenix High School, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

This Year’s Theme:

  • Favorite Main Dish – Let your creativity shine and complete the plate with your standout recipe!

Participation Details:

  • Open to students in grades 3-5.
  • Two to three students will be chosen from each elementary school to compete at the district-level competition.
  • The winner of this PTS competition will claim an incredible top prize and be entered in the Future Chefs National Challenge for a chance to earn more great prizes!

How to Participate:

Tips for Becoming a Finalist:

  1. Be original – Add a unique twist to your favorite main dish.
  2. Be creative – Don’t be afraid to think outside the box (even “dill cookies” have been a hit!).
  3. Keep it balanced – Avoid recipes that are too simple or overly complex.
  4. Personalize it – Use existing recipes as inspiration, but make them your own.
  5. Individual entries only – Only one student per recipe.
  6. Focus on the main dish – Complete your plate with a standout favorite.
  7. Judging Criteria:
    • Taste
    • Originality
    • Ease of Preparation
    • Healthy Attributes
    • Kid Appeal
    • Plate Presentation
    • Student Chef Presentation

Helpful Hint: When presenting your recipe, include your name, the recipe title, a description of your dish, how you made it flavorful, and steps you took to minimize food waste.

We can’t wait to see what you cook up. Start submitting your recipes today!

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