On Tuesday Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced the first annual 2021 Lunchroom Wars competition, Florida’s official student chef cook-off.
Lunchroom Wars invites young chefs and passionate student cooks from Florida to showcase their skills for the chance to win incredible prizes – and the title of 2021 Lunchroom Wars Champion.
This new competition aims to uplift culinary aspirations of Florida students, highlight Florida-grown commodities, and focus on the importance of school nutrition.
Students between the ages of 7 and 13 are invited to participate by submitting a video application discussing their unique recipe and interest in the competition.
The top three students will be selected to compete the week of May 10-14, 2021.
“In the past year, at-home cooking trends have soared,” said Fried.
“This is the perfect time to encourage our youngest Floridians to experiment in their kitchen, develop healthy eating habits, and learn how proper nutrition impacts academic performance. And of course, it’s an opportunity to earn the crown as Florida’s first-ever Lunchroom Wars champion!”
The video submission deadline is April 9. To learn more about the competition’s official rules and how to apply, visit www.LunchroomWars.com.
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