Congratulations to Chef Tye Nielsen, University of California - Riverside, for being selected for the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge. The winner of the Culinary Challenge will be recognized during the NACUFS National Conference with an award and cash prize, highlighted in Campus Dining Today®, the official magazine of NACUFS, and may earn a medal from the American Culinary Federation.
The Culinary Challenge recognizes the exceptional culinary expertise within collegiate dining. The Challenge is a live competition at the regional level, with regional winners advancing to the National Conference, where they will compete before a live audience. The NACUFS recognizes the skills necessary for chefs to bring together within their creations – a combination of organization, talent, technique, taste, and style.
Chef Tye will face off against the clock to prepare an original recipe featuring fresh branzino, bulgur wheat, and white shrimp. He must use all three types of protein to build a nutritionally balanced plate including starch, vegetables, and sauce that will impress even the most discerning judge.
The NACUFS Conference is July 17-20, 2024 in Louisville, KY.