Student Culinary Competition - Cook Around The World

Overview

Cook Around The World offers high school students a unique educational and competitive culinary experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

This event allows high school students to compete in a hands-on culinary experience against other schools from around the world. Participants will hear from top colleges and universities about career options in the culinary and hospitality field. Cook Around The World gives students the chance to learn and hear from top celebrity chefs.

Celebrity Guest & Judges

Judge

Representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management

One of the finest hospitality schools in the US and ranked #5 among all hospitality schools worldwide

Celebrity

Alex Guarnaschelli

Renowned chef who appeared multiple shows on the Food Network like Chopped and Iron Chef America

Judge

Representatives from Valencia College

One of the top colleges in Orlando for pursuing a career in hospitality

Judge

Representatives from UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management

One of the finest hospitality schools in the US and ranked #5 among all hospitality schools worldwide

Celebrity

Alex Guarnaschelli

Renowned chef who appeared multiple shows on the Food Network like Chopped and Iron Chef America

Judge

Representatives from Valencia College

One of the top colleges in Orlando for pursuing a career in hospitality

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Week of Travel

April 23 – 26, 2021

Itinerary

This is a SAMPLE itinerary. All venues and days of scheduled events are subject to change.

Each school will receive its own unique itinerary approximately 30 days prior to travel.

Event Day 1

Check-in after 4pm

Settle in and enjoy the resort

Option to Attend Managing Your Personal Brand | Disney Youth Education Series

Free time to explore a theme park at the Walt Disney World® Resort

Event Day 2

Let’s get cooking!

Hands-on Culinary lmprov in Epcot®

Free time to explore a theme park at the Walt Disney World® Resort

Event Day 3

Award Ceremony

Option to Attend Behind the Seeds Tour in Epcot®

International Gala Dinner/Career Forum and Award Ceremony with Special Guest Speakers at World ShowPlace in Epcot®

Private Viewing of Fireworks Show in Epcot®

Event Day 4

Checkout

Resort check-out for non-extended stays

Luggage can be stored at resort during the day

Packages

Event Includes:

Three (3) Night Resort Accommodations
Three (3) Day Park Hopper® Ticket
Hands-On Culinary Improv Competition in Epcot®
Gala Dinner & Career Forum with Special Guest Speakers

All transportation between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and your resort
Private Transfers between all seminars, sessions, events, and theme parks per trip itinerary
Services of our event staff

Add-Ons

Managing Your Personal Brand | Disney Youth Education Series

A select Walt Disney World Theme Park® becomes the backdrop for student exploration of self-awareness and the realization that each day they have the power to improve their circumstances through the choices they make. Students discover elements that make up their personal brand and the necessity of controlling their brand to protect the future that they may not have yet imagined.

Behind the Seeds Tour

This one-hour tour of the fish farm and 4 greenhouses that make up The Land Pavilion is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening or natural sciences.