EVENT

3rd Annual AgriCuilnary Tech Chef Challenge

📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Location: VSU Randolph Farm

4415 River Road Petersburg, VA 23803

The AgriCulinary Tech Chef Challenge is a signature youth culinary competition of the AgriCulinary Academy that brings high school students together to showcase their culinary skills, creativity, teamwork, and career readiness. Student teams compete in an industry-inspired culinary challenge while applying skills in food preparation, food safety, leadership, communication, time management, and presentation. The experience connects students with chefs, educators, and industry professionals while highlighting career pathways across agriculture, culinary arts, hospitality, and foodservice.

For more info, contact: Chef Radelle Reese

804-524-1158 |rreese@vsu.edu

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.


Source: VSU Extension