The Culinary Cup

4th Annual Culinary Cup Flyer

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Welcome to the 4th Annual LACCD Culinary Cup!

Join us at Los Angeles Harbor College for a day filled with delicious dishes and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just enjoy cooking as a hobby, this event is perfect for food enthusiasts of all levels.

Watch as talented student chefs showcase their skills in various culinary challenges, and maybe even pick up some tips and tricks for your own kitchen adventures. Don't miss out on the opportunity to taste some incredible creations and support the local culinary community.

Come hungry, leave inspired - see you at the Culinary Cup!

Purchase your tickets for the Cup HERE.

Become one of our Sponsors! 4th ANNUAL CULINARY CUP SPONSORSHIP FORM

What does a VIP Ticket buy?

As a VIP, you will be just that a V.I.P! With a V.I.P. ticket, you will have a front-row seat at the demos and Closing Ceremony! The highlight of being a VIP is your special invitation to The Big Easy! You will have an exclusive lunch in The Big Easy. The Harbor Team did not hold back when preparing for this event. Be sure to enter through the French Quarter - first Floor of the Student Union - to check-in and receive your VIP Pass.

7:00 am – competition teams check-in (times vary depending on team)
8:00 – 8:40 am – Guest check-in and continental breakfast and Welcome
8:40 am – 11:30 am – Tours, sneak-peak at competitors, savory and bakery demos
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Private VIP Experience*
11:30 am – Lunch
12:30 pm – @ 1:30 pm – Awards Ceremony*

Each School will coordinate a competition team which will consist of:

Four (4) students for the Savory Team Competition (12 students total)
Two (2) students for the Baking Competition (6 students total)
Two (2) students for the Tablescaping Competition (6 students total)
Three competing schools - LA Harbor College, LA Trade Tech, LA Mission College (24 students)

3rd place in all categories
2nd place in all categories
1st place in all categories
The Culinary Cup Winner will not only have bragging rights for a year, but they will host the custom-designed Culinary Cup perpetual trophy for one year reflecting their great accomplishment. The College with the most points - overall - wins the Culinary Cup.

The Culinary Cup, established in 2019, is a District-wide (Los Angeles Community College District) competition between the three colleges in the District that offer a culinary curriculum, focusing on the quality of the culinary programs and its students. The Culinary Cup is a tool to market to future culinary students, provide nutritional education, provide friendly competition, and raise scholarship funds specifically for culinary students. The College with the most points - overall - wins the Culinary Cup.