Dallas College: Meet Three Young Chefs Who Will Compete Alongside Celebrities At The World Food Championships

Press release from Dallas College:

Oct. 29, 2021

(DALLAS) — Next week, talented students and alumni from the Dallas College
Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality program will have the opportunity to test their skills alongside famous chefs for a share of the
World Food Championships’ (WFC) $300,000 purse. More than 1,200 cooks will participate in 10 different categories and a full lineup of fun and mouthwatering events.

“Cooking competition is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals at any level to test themselves and hone their craft. It is exciting to see their passion on display in the competition arena!” said Steve DeShazo, senior director, Dallas College Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality.

Dallas College is the
official 2021 higher education partner of WFC. Described as a food sport event, the competition will take place Nov. 5-7 at Fair Park’s Centennial Hall.
Tickets can be purchased to watch the competition and sample the food.

“Our partnership with Dallas College is one of the many ways we hope to discover new and rising culinary stars in the Texas region,” said Mike McCloud, president of WFC. “Giving them a chance to compete at the highest levels is not only exciting but very rewarding for culinary students.”

Dallas College students Preston Nguyen and Temika McCaskill as well as alumnus Alex Ortiz will compete in the “Chef” category after having earned a Golden Ticket by preparing a winning signature dish in a last-chance qualifying round held Oct. 10. In the first round, on Saturday, Nov. 6, the competitors in the Chef category will create two meals: a structured build “Wellington” and a signature dish.

This press release was produced by Dallas College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.