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The class of 2023 persevered through a difficult year of Covid, however the competition featured the best dishes so far in the history of the competition. Some students were unable to participate because they were distance learning full time. Because of this the first round of knife cuts was not necessary.
The class of 2023 persevered through a difficult year of Covid, however the competition featured the best dishes so far in the history of the competition. Some students were unable to participate because they were distance learning full time. Because of this the first round of knife cuts was not necessary.
Quarterfinals:
Quarterfinals:
The first group of 4 consisted of Mya, Jayden, Jasiah, and Blake. Jayden created a fried chicken, Mya glazed her chicken with a little soy and rice vinegar, and Blake and Jasiah each chose to grill their chicken. All dishes were impressive but Mya and Blake moved on to the next round in this group
The first group of 4 consisted of Mya, Jayden, Jasiah, and Blake. Jayden created a fried chicken, Mya glazed her chicken with a little soy and rice vinegar, and Blake and Jasiah each chose to grill their chicken. All dishes were impressive but Mya and Blake moved on to the next round in this group
The second group to compete only had 3 students due to an absence that day. Caleb B., Caleb P., and Jaidyn faced off. Caleb B. had a nicely roasted chicken, Jaidyn incorporated fried rice into his dish, and Caleb P. utilized the mystery ingredient, asparagus, by wrapping it in bacon and cutting that into medallions. Once again, the dishes were inventive and well cooked. The two Calebs moved on to the next round.
The second group to compete only had 3 students due to an absence that day. Caleb B., Caleb P., and Jaidyn faced off. Caleb B. had a nicely roasted chicken, Jaidyn incorporated fried rice into his dish, and Caleb P. utilized the mystery ingredient, asparagus, by wrapping it in bacon and cutting that into medallions. Once again, the dishes were inventive and well cooked. The two Calebs moved on to the next round.
Semi-finals
Semi-finals
Unfortunately Caleb B was not able to compete in this round but Mya, Blake, and Caleb P. faced off in a battle of soup! Blake made a chicken and pasta soup that was seasoned excellently. Caleb P. made a tomato and vegetable broth. Mya made her version of a Sopa Toscana. All were delicious but only two could move on to the finals. Facing off in the last round would be Blake and Caleb P.
Unfortunately Caleb B was not able to compete in this round but Mya, Blake, and Caleb P. faced off in a battle of soup! Blake made a chicken and pasta soup that was seasoned excellently. Caleb P. made a tomato and vegetable broth. Mya made her version of a Sopa Toscana. All were delicious but only two could move on to the finals. Facing off in the last round would be Blake and Caleb P.
Finals
Finals
Caleb P. asked Mya to assist him as sous chef. They created a delicious fruit tart that had strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of a pastry cream and a crisp tart shell. It was as delicious to eat as it was beautiful to look at.
Caleb P. asked Mya to assist him as sous chef. They created a delicious fruit tart that had strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of a pastry cream and a crisp tart shell. It was as delicious to eat as it was beautiful to look at.
Blake asked Jayden to assist him as sous chef. They created a full dulce de leche cheesecake that was coated with a mildly spiced (chili flake) chocolate sauce. Served as a slice with an extra drizzle of the dulce de leche, it was delicious, rich and satisfying. In the end it was incredibly close. Chef Jones went back and forth... he really loved both and was really impressed. He expressed his pride in them as well as pride in being a part of a program where the students work so hard.
Blake asked Jayden to assist him as sous chef. They created a full dulce de leche cheesecake that was coated with a mildly spiced (chili flake) chocolate sauce. Served as a slice with an extra drizzle of the dulce de leche, it was delicious, rich and satisfying. In the end it was incredibly close. Chef Jones went back and forth... he really loved both and was really impressed. He expressed his pride in them as well as pride in being a part of a program where the students work so hard.
The final verdict. Caleb Pollard is the winner of the 2021 Chopp-ED Competition. Congratulations!
The final verdict. Caleb Pollard is the winner of the 2021 Chopp-ED Competition. Congratulations!
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