[PITTSBURGH, PA DECEMBER 21, 2009] -- The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes are summoning the best teen chefs across the U.S. and Canada to showcase their culinary talents in The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition 2010.
The top prize winner will earn a full-tuition scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree, associate's degree, certificate program or diploma program to study culinary arts at one of the more than 30 participating Art Institutes schools.
Now in its eleventh year, The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition awards more than $200,000 in tuition scholarships to The Art Institutes schools to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec) interested in pursuing a career in the fast growing culinary industry.
Local cook-off competitions will take place at participating locations of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes on April 17, 2010.
First place local winners will progress to the National Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition, which will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at The Art Institute of Houston.
In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2010, the national first place winner will be an "Intern for a Day" at Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a tour of Food Network’s studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks.
“It’s great to see the passion and enthusiasm for food in the eyes of the Best Teen Chef competitors,” says Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts for The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. “They have a drive, focus and an understanding of food that produces beautifully presented and great tasting results.”
To be eligible to enter the competition, high school seniors must first submit a completed Entry & Release Form by February 5, 2010 to a participating International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes location where they wish to enter the competition. Deadline for complete entries into the competition is February 26, 2010.
To learn how to enter the Best Teen Chef Competition 2010 and view full details, visit http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=ai1017.
About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs offered at over 30 Art Institutes schools.
Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curriculum are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.
Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institutes school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary or www.exploreculinary.com.
About The Art Institutes
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of more than 45 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.