Washington State Chef's

Competitions

Competitions play a vital role in culinary arts as they continually raise the standards of culinary excellence. There is no better way for a culinarian to hone their craft than by putting their skills and knowledge to the test in a competitive format.

Participation in ACF approved competitions will also earn you continuing education hours for ACF certification.

The WSCA hosts ACF sanctioned competitions on a regular basis and also enjoys hosting local culinary competitions to promote the Washington Culinary scene.

Each year schools from around the country participate in the Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl (jeopardy of the culinary arts!). Schools compete on a regional level to gain the chance to compete nationally at the ACF National Convention. If your school is interested in competing,  click here for more information.

Competitions

Salmon Cook-Off

Washington State Chef’s WSCA SALMON COOK-OFF MONDAY, APRIL 11th, 2022 @ Renton Technical College CAFETERIA What a GREAT turn out for the Bite of the ...
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Bite of Apprentice 2022

Washington State Chef’s BITE OF THE APPRENTICE Monday, OCTOBER 24th, 2022 @ Bell harbor Conference Center Wow, “The Bite of Apprentice” turned out great. Lots ...
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BEST BITE OF THE DUCK​ 2023

Washington State Chef’s Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ Renton Technical College Event Info Another successful competition… We had a large crowd to taste our 16-team ...
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Bite of Apprentice 2023

Washington State Chef’s Bite of the Apprentice Monday, November 13th, 2023 Event Info Thank you, Thank you WHAT a night it was at “The Bite ...
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BITE OF THE DUCK 2024

Washington State Chef’s BITE OF THE DUCK FOOD COMPETITION Monday, APRIL 8th, 2024 Event Info The Bite of the Duck Food Competition was great. There ...
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the chef prepares italian pasta with tomato sauce, Concept food menu
Competitions

Bite of Apprentice 2024

BITE OF APPRENTICE 2024 Supporting the Washington State Chefs Association Apprenticeship Program AT BELL HARBOR CONFERENCE CENTER MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2024 Event Info We hosted ...
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Bite of the Duck 2025

Washington State Chef’s Bite of the Duck Food Competition Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 Location: Bates Technical College Event Info The Bite of the Duck Food ...
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