INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Rehmann hosted the first annual 2016 Indian River State College Culinary Student Chef Challenge on Monday, May 9, at Quail Valley River Club in Vero Beach. Four Indian River State College culinary students competed for the champion title.
The teams included:
Team Austin: Austin Miller (student chef) and Peter DieBenedet (assistant)
Team Jacob: Jacob Geib (student chef) and Reese Horstman (assistant)
Team Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn Sullivan (student chef) and Zackary Lachowksi (assistant)
Team Sarah: Sarah Wills (student chef) and Joanna Donley (assistant)
Each student was charged with preparing a signature dish and a “mystery basket” dish. The 50 guests served as judges, scoring the challenge based on appearance, creativity, texture and taste. Team Jacob’s Jacob Geib and Reese Horstman took home the grand prize trophy.
“It is incredible to see the amazing culinary talent being developed here in Indian River County,” said Rehmann Principal Jeffrey Phillips. “Quail Valley and Indian River State College did a fantastic job collaborating to showcase the talents of these up-and-coming chefs and we look forward to working with them on this event for many years to come.”
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