2026 LACCD Culinary Cup hosted by LA Trade Tech College

Join us for a taste of Sicily at the 2026 LACCD Culinary Cup—where top student chefs battle it out live!

The full-day event presents an exciting culinary competition featuring culinary students and chef instructors from the Los Angeles Community College District’s three colleges with culinary programs: Los Angeles Harbor College, Los Angeles Mission College, and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. The competition will culminate with the awarding of the coveted Golden Chef’s Hat trophy. In addition to the day’s competition, guests will enjoy guided tours of LATTC’s Culinary Arts Building, cooking and baking demonstrations, a special lunch prepared by Culinary Art students, and a seat at the awards ceremony.

The Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) advances communities through pathways to academic, career, and transfer success that empower students to achieve career technical certificates, associate degrees, transfer, and employment. Located just south of downtown Los Angeles, LATTC was established in 1925 and offers 80+ career-technical programs that move students into careers in two years or less. In addition to an unmatched selection of quality career programs, LATTC prepares students for transfer, with 18 CSU transfer degrees, and transfer guarantee programs with the University of California and local private and independent colleges and universities.

LATTC’s Culinary Arts Pathway offers programs of study in Culinary Arts, Professional Baking, and Restaurant Management. Students will gain the competencies needed to build credentials for lifelong career success as they prepare to enter the Food Service Industry. LATTC is home to the oldest continually operating culinary school in the nation. Our programs host external accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). Graduates with an AA degree may apply for the first level of industry certification with the ACF.

LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Jerry Vachon at (213) 763-7337 or vachonja@lattc.edu as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) business days prior to the event.

If interested in sponsoring the event with us please email presidentoffice@lattc.edu

To learn more about the LATTC Culinary Arts Program, visit https://www.lattc.edu/academics/pathways/ca