Final Competition Overview

Only seniors who successfully pass the C-CAP Preliminary Competition are eligible to go on to the C-CAP Cooking Competition for Scholarships. Download Competition Application Materials.

Students will be asked to:

• Prepare Poulet Chasseur avec Pommes de Terre Château (Hunter’s Chicken with Turned, Sautéed Potatoes) & Crêpes à la Crème Pâtissière avec une Sauce au Chocolat (Dessert Crêpes with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce) within a 2-hour time limit. Recipes must be memorized and notes are not allowed. (Recipes are included in the application packet)
• Clean his or her work area and equipment during and following the competition.

Students will be judged on:

• Knife skills - accuracy and technique
• Taste, appearance and preparation of recipes
• Knowledge and execution of safe and sanitary kitchen procedures
• Maintaining a clean and orderly station throughout the competition
• Application materials, including personal essay, letters of recommendation, and academic record
• Personal interview
• Poise and confidence in the kitchen, and the ability to handle routine pressure and maintain a positive attitude

Students are responsible for bringing:

• All equipment necessary to prepare the recipes
• Chicken stock and chicken glaze for the Poulet Chasseur (recipe is included in the application packet).

Please note:

• All other food products will be provided at the host site.
• No additional garnishes are allowed.

Dress code:

• White chef’s jacket or apron
• Chef pants or loose-fitting black pants
• Rubber-soled, non-skid shoes
• Neat hair, pulled back
• Minimal make-up
• Short, clean nails, no polish
• No jewelry (rings, earrings, tongue studs)
• Chef hats are not necessary, though welcomed
• No chewing gum

To prepare, students should:

• Practice, practice, practice!
• Be sure to practice within the 2-hour time limit. Getting used to the time limit is crucial in preparing for this competition.
• Stay after school, if possible, or practice at home.
• Ask your local C-CAP coordinator if a competition prep class has been arranged.
  

Scholarship awards

Please note that some scholarships awarded by C-CAP require a minimum GPA. C-CAP reserves the right to distribute scholarships as deemed appropriate. Your local C-CAP coordinator will notify you about the details of the awards ceremony in your city.