$1.6M State-Of-The-Art Culinary Lab Set To Open At Elk Grove High

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL — A state-of-the-art culinary lab recently opened at Elk Grove High School. The $1.6 million project, made possible in part by a $750,000 grant from Elk Grove Village, "transforms culinary education" in the district, providing students with a hands-on learning environment that officials say rivals professional kitchens.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Monday to mark the completion of the project. Guests are invited to sample delicious treats prepared by culinary students, offering a firsthand taste of the skills they are honing in the new lab.

The new culinary lab spans 2,309 square feet and is outfitted with top-tier equipment, according to Township High School District 214. It includes six gas ranges, commercial-grade ovens, mixers, dishwashers, griddles and other industry-standard tools.

In addition, an adjacent classroom will serve multiple purposes, from hosting instructional lessons and catering events to providing a space for students to showcase their culinary creations.

Special attendees at the event will include members of the District 214 Board of Education, school administrators, representatives from Pepper Construction, and officials from Elk Grove Village, whose support made this transformation possible.