Culinary Challenge

Taste of HSE

This school year, Hamilton Southeastern Schools is celebrating student creativity, innovation, and flavor through a series of exciting culinary challenges! Students of all grade levels are invited to compete within their age group and showcase their cooking skills. The competition kicks off this September with our intermediate and junior high schools. Stay tuned for more details on opportunities for other grade levels!

Grades 9-12

Calling all high school chefs! The patty is set — the creativity is up to you. Build the ultimate burger/sandwich using a Ford’s Garage base and your own signature seasonings, sauces, and toppings. Review the criteria below and bring your best flavor ideas to the table!

• Sandwiches will utilize a Ford's Garage burger patty (a chicken sandwich or black bean burger can be substituted)
• Recipe should yield 20 servings
• Recipe may include
  • Seasoning for meat
  • Cheese
  • Signature Sauce (no more than 2)
  • Toppings (no more than 4)
• Five students from each high school will compete on March 18th from 4:30-7 p.m. at HSE High School
• The finalists from each school will then compete for the win on April 14th from 5-7 p.m. at Ford's Garage.
  • The two students will arrive by 4 p.m. and will work with the Ford's Garage chef.
  • Samples will be distributed among the restaurant's guests. Students will walk around to talk and promote their creation.
  • Guests will use a QR code to vote for the best sandwich
• The winner will have their picture displayed at the restaurant!

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