Oregon ProStart High School Culinary Championships

February 18, 2012 | Portland

Congratulations to South Salem High School team (pictured) who took first place in the competition this year, earning a trip to the National ProStart Student Invitational® this spring and taking home the coveted Boyds Coffee® Culinary Cup. Every spring ProStart students representing 25+ schools from around the state compete in the Oregon Prostart High School Culinary Championships presented by Boyds Coffee®. The statewide event not only showcases the talent and enthusiasm of our future leaders in the industry, but also celebrates the hard work of students, teachers and mentors. (read press release)

Industry members attended this free event and helped celebrate the achievements of the students as well as the teachers. The competition challenges student teams of four to create a three-course meal in one hour, using only two butane burners. The results are always amazing with impressive skills and teamwork shown by these students.

This annual event is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and volunteers. "Boyds Coffee is proud to be a longtime partner with ORLA in supporting the ProStart program. The excellence, discipline and teamwork these kids are learning clearly have a positive impact on their lives - and it's a great thing to be a part of as a sponsor" says Katy Boyd Dutt, director of marketing, Boyd Coffee Company.

For more information on how you can participate or support this program, contact Jami Scott at 503.682.4422.