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2024 Connecticut ProStart Invitational
presented by Subway®
presented by Subway®
Wilbur Cross Takes First, Enfield Second and Simsbury Third in Culinary
Wilbur Cross First, Enfield Second in Management
The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF) and the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) hosted the 18th annual CT ProStart Invitational on February 28, 2024 at Dunkin' Park in Hartford. Culinary students in the ProStart Program from five different high schools competed in competitions showcasing their cooking and restaurant management skills.
Wilbur Cross High School, located in New Haven, came out on top in the Culinary Competition, which judged the the students in work skills, taste, menu, safety, sanitation & presentation. They also placed first in the Management Competition, where they presented their own restaurant concept, menu development, restaurant design, staff organization and marketing techniques to a panel of industry professionals. Wilbur Cross now goes on to compete at the National ProStart Invitational April 26 to 28 in Baltimore, MD where they will work to defend their national championship title. Wilbur Cross has placed first at the national Management competition in 2023 as well as 2018.
Enfield High School placed second in both culinary and restaurant management. Simsbury High School placed third in culinary.
This year the sponsors of the event include the Subway® restaurant chain, Performance Food Group, the Hartford Yard Goats, CT Army National Guard, Falvey Linen, Wood-n-Tap, Sysco CT, Union League Cafe, 85th Day Food Community, 110 Grill, Joey Garlic’s, Mill Restaurant Group, J. Timothy’s Taverne, Cary Gagnon’s Network of Dunkin’ Donuts & Coca Cola Northeast.
Wilbur Cross High School, located in New Haven, came out on top in the Culinary Competition, which judged the the students in work skills, taste, menu, safety, sanitation & presentation. They also placed first in the Management Competition, where they presented their own restaurant concept, menu development, restaurant design, staff organization and marketing techniques to a panel of industry professionals. Wilbur Cross now goes on to compete at the National ProStart Invitational April 26 to 28 in Baltimore, MD where they will work to defend their national championship title. Wilbur Cross has placed first at the national Management competition in 2023 as well as 2018.
Enfield High School placed second in both culinary and restaurant management. Simsbury High School placed third in culinary.
This year the sponsors of the event include the Subway® restaurant chain, Performance Food Group, the Hartford Yard Goats, CT Army National Guard, Falvey Linen, Wood-n-Tap, Sysco CT, Union League Cafe, 85th Day Food Community, 110 Grill, Joey Garlic’s, Mill Restaurant Group, J. Timothy’s Taverne, Cary Gagnon’s Network of Dunkin’ Donuts & Coca Cola Northeast.
Thanks to our 2024 Connecticut ProStart Invitational Sponsors!
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2024 MEDIA COVERAGE
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What Is ProStart?
ProStart is the two-year career-building program for high school students. Whether students are looking to enter the job market directly after graduating, or if they plan to attend college, a ProStart graduate makes a solid candidate for success.
Get involved and give back to the future of the hospitality industry. Opportunities include mentoring a team, offering field trips, guest speaking on webinars, work placements, or serving as a judge at our competition.
Get involved and give back to the future of the hospitality industry. Opportunities include mentoring a team, offering field trips, guest speaking on webinars, work placements, or serving as a judge at our competition.
CHEF offers sponsorships for the Connecticut ProStart Invitational and National ProStart Invitational teams as well as sponsorships that support our mission promote the health and prosperity of Connecticut’s hospitality industry through education, scholarships and financial assistance.
