Big Dreams, Big Flavor.
One young culinary creator will showcase their skills in the pages of Taste of Home Magazine, earn $10,000, and appear on an episode of Chewed Up!
One young culinary creator will showcase their skills in the pages of Taste of Home Magazine, earn $10,000, and appear on an episode of Chewed Up!
Since 2023, Favorite Chef® has ignited the culinary world. Now, Colossal is proud to introduce Favorite Chef Jr. Edition. With the opportunity to earn national recognition and a feature in America’s #1 cooking magazine, this is where the next generation makes its mark.
Eitan Bernath is an award-winning chef, author, and TV personality. His social media presence has amassed over 8 million followers and 3 billion annual video views, reaching consumers in 150 countries every year.
Having discovered his passion for cooking at a young age, Eitan Bernath is enthusiastic about helping young chefs achieve their dreams. In addition to joining the Favorite Chef Jr. Champion on Chewed Up, he will personally select one additional competitor to meet him virtually.
Colossal has proudly raised over $12.9M to support the James Beard Foundation through the Favorite Chef competition—and now it’s Favorite Chef Jr.’s turn. This new competition gives young chefs the opportunity to champion one another while fueling JBF’s transformative culinary education programs.
Since 1887, John Boos has been a trusted provider of high-quality cutting boards, butcher blocks, and work spaces that have inspired home cooks, chefs, and food service industry workers for generations.
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King’s Hawaiian was founded more than 70 years ago in Hilo, Hawaii. The family-owned business is dedicated to creating Hawaii-inspired foods made with original recipes and Aloha Spirit.
Sweet Rolls & Hawaiian BreadFollow these 3 simple steps to begin the Favorite Chef Jr. journey!
Complete a short, free registration form and await approval.
Cheer your kiddo on as they share their culinary creations and compete for the title.
Tell supporters why your kid is the next Favorite Chef Jr. and take the lead each round.
There's a competition for you, too! Register for Favorite Chef to compete for $25,000, a feature in Taste of Home Magazine, and a cooking appearance with celebrity chef Carla Hall on Chewed Up.
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Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Favorite Chef Jr., Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.
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