

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 14th Annual Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge and see how students are shaping the future of school food!About this EventNO ONE KNOWS SCHOOL FOOD BETTER THAN THE STUDENTS WHO BUY ITOne event gives them a voice in what gets served.The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge is an annual event that gives students in the National Capital Region a platform to influence and change what is served in their school cafeterias.Since 2012, hundreds of middle and high school students from across the DMV have competed in the Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge. Along the way, they have created exciting new school lunch options for hundreds of thousands of area students and influenced school food professionals to embrace healthier choices.The "challenge" at the heart of this competition mirrors the one faced by school food professionals every day: crafting healthy and delicious menu items that adhere to USDA guidelines and strict per-meal budgets. Lunch entries are judged by a panel of celebrated local chefs, culinary professionals, and local luminaries. The winning dish is featured in school cafeterias across the region the following year.The 14th Annual Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge's Event Chair is award-winning Chef Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit, and Ype Von Hengst, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Silver Diner, serves as the Culinary Mentor to competing students.This year, NBC4 Anchor Eun Yang will moderate the Celebrity Chef Demo with Isabel Coss, Executive Chef at Pascaul and Executive Pastry Chef at Lutece. The Chef Demo follows live streaming of students as they present before this years' panel of judges, including:Matt Adler, Chef-Owner, Caruso’s Grocery and Cucina MoriniJamie Leeds, Owner and Chef, Hank’s Oyster Bar and Hank’s Pasta BarDaniela Moreira (Dani), Owner and Chef, Call Your Mother &amp; Timber Pizza Co.Paolo Dungca, Chef-Owner, KayuSidney Ide, Former Culinary Challenge student participant and 2025 Herndon Team LeadJason Tepper, Executive Chef, Alexandria City Public SchoolsChef Alex Levin, Executive School Chef, Sidwell FriendsCome and taste for yourself, then judge who has the winning recipe. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so secure your spot by registering today!MORE DETAILS MAY BE FOUND HERE: .- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------D ONATE TO REAL FOOD FOR KIDSYour generous donation to Real Food for Kids helps support events like the Culinary Challenge and our ongoing advocacy work to improve school meal programs and support all students' health and academic success.Give here: https://www.realfoodforkids.org/cc25-donate.Agenda?: 09:30 AMRegistration Opens?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLive Feed of Lunch Team Competition and Judging?: 11:10 AM - 12:25 PMCelebrity Chef Demo with Isabel CossHost: Moderator, Eun Yang, NBC4?: 12:25 PM - 12:55 PMPublic Tasting and Exhibition?: 12:25 PM - 12:55 PMAwards Ceremony
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- **Event Categories**: kids, food-drinks, contests, nonprofit, exhibitions, health-wellness
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hayfield Secondary School
- **lat**: 38.750849
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- **full address**: Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, United States

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- **organizer**: Real Food for Kids (https://allevents.in/org/real-food-for-kids/23462382)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Real Food for Kids
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, food-drinks, contests, nonprofit, exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge ?
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