As part of CAFÉ’s Leadership Conference, we are offering two opportunities for instructors to be in the kitchen for a few hours of hands on instruction.

June 21, from 1-4 p.m., attendees (each class limited to 20) can choose either one of these pre-conference classes. 

The cost is $25. You will receive Continuing Education Hours for the experience, which we promise will be fun as well as geared to your experiences in the classroom. Registration is now open for the Master Classes on June 21.

Carving

Did you know 100% of watermelon is edible? In addition to edible, watermelon makes an attention-grabbing centerpiece. Join us and learn from Chef Patrick O’Brien, the Carving Ninja, for his hands-on Garde Manger Master Class. Although watermelon will be the star, attendees will learn techniques to carve multiple items.

Class size is limited to 20.

More information about this Master Class, click here. To register for this class, click here.

Chocolate

Join Guittard Chef Josh Johnson on June 21, 2023 for a hands-on master class as he teaches techniques for creating elevated chocolate tea sized pastries such as eclairs, chocolate financier, mendiants among other delicious items.

Class size is limited to 20. 

More information about this Master Class, click here. To register for this class, click here.

Cash Awards of $1,000!

Comp registrations to the CAFÉ 2023 Conference

Plaques to hang on your walls!

Areas that are being recognized (for individuals or programs) include:

• Educator of the Year Award (secondary and postsecondary), sponsored by Idaho Potato Commission

• Student of the Year Award, sponsored by Idaho Potato Commission

• Community Outreach Award, sponsored by the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

• Green Award (sustainability efforts), sponsored by the United Soybean Board

• Kitchen of the Future Technology Award (kitchen technology), sponsored by RATIONAL

• Entrepreneurship Award (entrepreneurship efforts), sponsored by Kendall College 

Thank you to our family of sponsors who help fund recognition of these individuals/programs. You may apply for more than one Award. And you may apply if you have submitted applications before.

Winners will be announced May 1. DEADLINE FOR THE AWARD APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1.

CAFÉ is dedicated to helping connect the foodservice industry with the foodservice classroom. This is a great way for each group to recognize the other!

Go to www.cafemeetingplace.com/scholarship-awards for full information.