Teen Battle Chef: Summer 2024

Do you know a high school student enrolled in either Comstock Public Schools or Kalamazoo Public Schools? Would you like to learn knife skills like Bobby Flay? Want to step into a commercial kitchen and see what it takes to live out your Top Chef dreams? Do you enjoy cooking and being a part of a team? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, apply to be selected for Teen Battle Chef. In this free program teens, in 9 - 12th grades will work in teams to 'battle' their peers in weekly challenges - preparing delicious dishes to enjoy. The final session during week eight will be a presentation 'battle' with students' families and leaders from across Kalamazoo invited to join and celebrate.

Teen Battle Chef is a free eight-week program. Applicants will need to commit to attending each of the eight sessions. Sessions are in-person each Wednesday at Kalamazoo Valley's Culinary & Allied Health Building, 418 E. Walnut Street in downtown Kalamazoo.

Session Dates:

June 12 | 3 - 5 p.m.

June 19 | 3 - 5 p.m.

June 26 | 3 - 5 p.m.

NO CLASS WEEK OF JULY 4th

July 10 | 3 - 5 p.m.

July 17| 3 - 5 p.m.

July 24 | 3 - 5 p.m.

July 30 | 3 - 5 p.m.

August 7 | 3 - 5 p.m. *FINAL Battle Celebration

*Many students have expressed interest, but there are only 12 spots available for this 8-week session. Apply now by completing the application here.