Georgia Chef provides workshops, Teacher In-service sessions, additional skills training for culinary instructors, on-site visits and conferences with school officials, and information updates. Students have opportunities to compete in the FCCLA Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry STAR Events, beginning at and advancing at the Region, State, and National Levels. Students may also compete at FCCLA State Events including Digital Delish Dish, Creative Showpiece, Chicken Fabrication, and Knife Skills. Other competitions include the Chili Cook-Off, Culinary Arts Competition, the Georgia Peanut Recipe Contest, and Culinary Arts Knowledge Bowl.
New CTAE Teacher Conference – August 25 - 26, 2026
Industry Certification Training (Mandatory for Grant) - September 16, 2026
- Location: FFA – FCCLA Center, Covington
FCCLA High School Culinary Bootcamp – TBD
GATFACS Winter Conference - February 25 - 26, 2027
FCCLA Culinary Qualifiers to advance to State Competition – January 2027
- Location: FFA-FCCLA Center, January 20 and Camp John Hope, January 22
- More information about the conference: www.georgiafccla.org
FCCLA Region STAR Events Competition – February 5 -6, 2027
FCCLA State Leadership Conference and State STAR Event Competition - March 11-13, 2027
- Location: Augusta, Georgia
GACTE Summer Conference – June 8-11, 2027
