In search of our next

Champion

Entries for Florida Future Chef 2025 have closed. We look forwarding to reviewing your student’s entry and will notify finalists of selection before or on July 22, 2025 by email!

Big prizes are on the line, including a finale celebration in Tampa, Florida, up to $5,000 in college funds and the title of Florida Future Chef Champion!

PRIZES

Sponsored by Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation

2nd Prize

$3,000
  • Florida 529 Savings Plan

3rd Prize

$2,000
  • Florida 529 Savings Plan

Grab your aprons!

To join the ultimate cook-off and compete to win prizes and the title of 2025 Florida Future Chef Champion, visit our Florida Future Chef Champion Frequently Asked Questions and Official Rules!

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For questions about Florida Future Chef, feel free to contact Jeremy Eason at Jeremy.Eason@fdacs.gov

Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Sprouts Farmers Market Logo

In-Kind Sponsor

Become A Sponsor

Sponsors of Florida Future Chef will be part of creating a cook-off competition in Florida, supported by school districts and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partners around the state.

Sponsors will be included in a variety of public relations and advertising efforts, increasing brand exposure and engagement. Florida Future Chef sponsors signal to their audiences that they are invested in supporting Florida commodities, nutritious school meals and culinary aspirations of young students.

Other Programs

Summer BreakSpot

Summer BreakSpot provides nutritious meals at no cost to Florida children 18 and under while school is out for the summer.

National School Lunch Program

The National School Lunch Program provides students with nutritionally balanced school meals, giving them the energy and focus they need to succeed in the classroom – and beyond.

Farm to School

Florida’s Farm to School initiative works to increase Florida commodities served in schools and engage students with nutrition and agriculture education.

School Lunch Hero

School Nutrition Professionals are the heroes in Florida’s school cafeterias, and School Lunch Hero is an opportunity to showcase the difference they make every school day.