Culinary Competition-Iron Chef

2026 Iron Chef Competiton Summary

Sponsored by: Cargill

📅 Event Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Location: Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
🕒 Time: 8:00am

Cost: $25 per student and professional competitor.  You will register for this contest when registering for the 2026 RMC registration.  If you love a little competition and want to learn more about the field of processed meats, register TODAY for the contest.  

  • AMSA Staff Lead: Leslie Frenzel, Director of Youth Programs
  • Contest Committee Chair: Jace Hollenbeck, Hawkins

Pre-Contest Communication

Registered students will be divided into working groups prior to the event.  The group will receive an email with contest details and arrival time.  Email will contain group members, contest outline and expectations, as well as judging rubric.