Race To Cannes
Each year Louisiana Culinary Institute holds its annual competition amongst its students, Race to Cannes. This bracket-style competition, created in 2009, pits LCI’s top students against one another through a series of challenges. These featured students will craft original dishes from a specified set of ingredients including proteins, starches, and vegetables. The winner earns the opportunity to join the American Pavilion cooking team at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The Race to Cannes also includes paid airfare and AP Fees for the winner of the contest. During the festival, the winner will cook at the main gathering area for Americans attending this renowned event; prepping over 1,000 meals each day, catering parties, press events, receptions, and luncheons.
Read about Race to Cannes Winners and Competitors
Each year Louisiana Culinary Institute holds its Race to Cannes cooking competition. The grand prize is a trip to the Cannes Film Festival for the winner to cook as a part of the American Pavilion cooking team. This year's winner was Katy Fernbaugh. Learn about how she won, and her thoughts on earning a culinary arts degree.
LCI's 2018 Race To Cannes culinary competition was won by Isaih Butler. Learn about his winning dishes, upcoming trip to France, and what he learned as he earned his degree at Louisiana Culinary Institute.
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