Middle School Students Participate in "Food
Fight" Hosted by Celebrity Chef Aarti
Sequeira
CHARLESTON, SC., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Students from Porter-Gaud, Charleston Collegiate
School, and Charleston Day School
recently gathered for a friendly (and tasty!) culinary competition,
raising funds for local charities, thanks to a "Food Fight" program
spearheaded by FLIK Independent School Dining (FISD), the on-site
dining provider for all three schools and leader in independent
school dining, nutrition education, and hospitality services.
In partnership with FISD, each schools' team of representatives
worked alongside their respective school chef to learn culinary
fundamentals including recipe creation, cooking terminology, and
knife safety. On May 8th,
their training came together for a culinary competition of epic
proportions, with creations tasted and hosted by Chef & Food
Network personality Aarti Sequeira
and Chef & Owner of Charleston's da Toscano, Michael Toscano.
"Our mission is to nourish a brighter future," said Sari Feltman, President of FLIK Independent
School Dining. "Innovative and engaging programming like 'Food
Fight' helps introduce students to the world of culinary and
nutrition while also creating an amazing sense of community. We are
grateful for this opportunity to empower students with knowledge,
instill confidence and create an experience that deepens
connections and belonging."
Part knowledge retention and trivia, part culinary competition,
these teams of students worked together, putting their problem
solving, leadership, and team building skills to the test to create
Spiced Southern Corn Cakes with Slaw and Chicken Tikka Masala with
Basmati Rice.
"The Food Fight cooking competition is a great compliment to our
school's academic program. Cooking involves creative
problem-solving, math skills, troubleshooting kitchen mishaps, and
adapting to ingredient substitutions. These are life skills we
reinforce with our students every day. Plus, it's a fun way to
learn and reinforce teamwork," said Judith
Foley Arnstein, Head of School, Charleston Day School.
In the end, Porter Gaud had the
culinary chops to handle the heat of this epic Food Fight. In
addition to their bragging rights, a donation of $1000 will be awarded to Ronald McDonald House in
their name. FLIK Independent School Dining will also be matching
the winning donation.
Contact:
Jenna Carpenter
jenna.carpenter@compass-usa.com
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