This rigorous day provides the opportunity for middle school FCCLA members to participate in a hands-on culinary training. Taught by Chef Steven Brooks, TV chef and culinary entrepreneur, participants will learn basic culinary skills, etiquette, safety and sanitation, as well as basic recipe development and practice. To showcase their skills, participants will compete in a mystery basket competition, developing and preparing a recipe utilizing three of five mystery ingredients with access to a stocked pantry and fridge to supplement the mystery ingredients.
Event Details
Location: Webb City High School
Choose one date: December 5, 2025 or February 6, 2026
Registration: $
Includes groceries and lunch
Deadline: November 7, 2025 & January 9, 2026
Selection: Limited to 8 teams per day with a maximum of 3 members per team/school
*Limited to middle school members only
Dress Code
- Chef Coat or jacket
- Long pants
- Apron
- Hair covering or chef hat
- Closed toe shoes
- No jewelry or other accessories
Tentative Agenda
8:00am – Arrival and Check-in
8:30am – Learning activities
*Safety and Sanitation
*Basic equipment identification and use
*Measuring
*Knife Skills
12:00:pm – Etiquette Lunch
1:00pm – Recipe Reading and Development
2:00pm – Mystery Basket Competition
4:00pm – Judging, Awards, and Wrap-up
