STAR Events at the Culinary Competition

Baking and Pastry

An individual event, recognizing participants enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences culinary arts industry training program for their ability to demonstrate their baking and pastry skills through the preparation of quick bread, choux pastry, cookie, and demonstration of cake decorating skills. Participants must develop a plan for the time allotted, prepare menu items given to them at the time of the event, and present prepared items to evaluators.

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Culinary Arts

An individual event recognizing participants enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences culinary arts industry training program for their ability to produce a quality meal using industrial culinary arts/food service techniques and equipment. Participants must develop a plan for the time allotted, prepare menu items given to them at the time of the event, and present prepared items to evaluators.
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Event Levels
Level 3: grades 11-12

Eligibility and General Information

1. Review "Eligibility and General Rules for ALL Levels of Competition" on page 11 of the National FCCLA 2022-2023 STAR Events Guidelines in the FCCLA Portal prior to event planning and preparation.
2. Eligible participants are members currently enrolled in, or have been enrolled in, a Family and Consumer Sciences culinary arts industry training program, as determined by the state department of education. These courses for NC FCCLA include:
   1. Food Science and Technology
   2. Food and Nutrition 2
   3. Culinary Arts 1, 2, 3, and/or 4
3. Each participant is required to complete the Online Project Summary in the FCCLA Student Portal and provide signed proof of submission at the assigned participation time.

Number of Participants per Entry - 1
Number of Entries Allotted per Chapter - 3