4-H Chef Challenge
Calling all aspiring Chefs! We are looking for 4-H youth age 10 and up who have an interest in cooking and wish to challenge their creativity in the kitchen. This event is designed to encourage youth to learn new skills in cooking to lead a healthier lifestyle through a fun and education team challenge. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Buffalo Farm to School program and other food and nutrition related programs in Erie County. Winning recipe will be featured on the Buffalo Public School menu as a Farm to School item in fall 2019.
Event rules:
You will be required to use a root vegetable (carrots, beets, turnips, and/or parsnips) as the main ingredient in your recipe. You can prepare a dish that is mainly vegetables, or you can also include grains, and a protein (beans), but that is not required.
On the day of the event, you will be given a secret ingredient that you are encouraged to use, for extra points.
These are the main ingredients that will be available to you, plus the root vegetables and the secret ingredient:
-tomatoes, spinach, onion, green pepper, garlic, lettuce, broccoli, apples, lemons, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, couscous, tortillas, bread, pita, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, eggs, beans, spices, butter, olive oil
When: Friday, May 17 from 5-7:30pm
Where: Erie 1 BOCES, Potter Career & Technical Center,
705 Potters Road West Seneca, NY 14224
How: Online registration is required.
There is a $5 entry fee per person to be paid on the day of the event.
Teams are to consist of 2-4 youth
There will be a maximum of 10 teams
Registration Opens April 15 and Closes May 15
Tentative Event Schedule:
5-5:30pm: Registration
5:30-6pm: Cooking Lesson and Event Rules
6-7pm: Competition
7-7:30: Judging and awards
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