2026 Middle School Iron Chef Competition

THEME: Food on the Move/Handheld Foods

Application due date: Friday, February 13th

Live Competition: March 11*
4:00pm – 6:00pm
BVSD Culinary Center

Teams should consist of 2-4 BVSD middle school students. Each team must have at least 1 adult coach to help practice and to chaperone the team should the team be chosen as finalists. The adult coach can be a school food service team member, a teacher, other school employee, or a parent/guardian. Adults are not allowed to cook with the students during the live competition, but can provide guidance in cooking and food safety.

Teams must submit (1) a Team Application and (2) a Recipe Entry Form (linked in application) for the recipe contest by Friday, February 13th, 2026 by 5 pm. Five teams will be picked from all entries to advance to the live cooking competition at the BVSD Culinary Center March 11 4:00pm-6:00pm. 

Please review all details and information IN THIS DOC before applying! This information is very helpful for recipe planning.

● Team Application
Applications with recipes are due by February 13th.

For any questions about the competition, email marissa.benson01@bvsd.org.

* Since this event takes place during Ramadan, fasting competitors are allowed to bring alternative teammates to taste the dishes during preparation.