Culinary Academy Competitions

Competitions play a vital role in culinary arts as they continually raise the standards of culinary excellence. There is no better way for a culinarian to hone their craft than by putting their skills and knowledge to the test in a competitive format.

Participation in approved Culinary Academy competitions will also earn you continuing education hours for certification.

Culinary Academy Competition Calendar

View upcoming competitions.

Culinary Academy Competition Manuals

• Professional Competition Manual
• Culinary Academy Student Competition Manual

Culinary Academy Approved Culinary Competition Judges

View list of current judges, or find out how you can become a Culinary Academy judge.

Add Credibility to Your Competition

Register your competition with Culinary Academy .

Culinary Academy Knowledge Bowl

Teams of student culinarian members compete in a double elimination, jeopardy-style competition for the chance to become national champions. The Registration and Guidelines are available now.

Culinary Academy Student Team

Each year, four Culinary Academy student teams prove themselves worthy of a greater challenge—the Culinary Academy Student Team Championship. More

Current Classical Dish Requirements

Culinary Academy Culinary Team USA

Culinary Academy Culinary Team USA exemplifies professionalism and creativity in major international culinary competitions. More