Compete

It’s our own live version of the popular television shows!

The Wisconsin Restaurant Expo offers a ringside seat at many exciting competitions. Watch as the region’s top talent prepares award winning creations in high-pressure, high-stakes battles that take place right before your eyes!

Interested in testing your skills in these competitions? Click on the icons to be directed to the specific competition page for more information.

	Table Top Design Contest All three days Professionals showcase their best table displays to win first prize in one of four categories: Most Innovative, Most Creative, Most Viable Concept and People's Choice.
	Extreme Wedding Cake Challenge Monday competition; Display all three days Top decorators compete to create the most extreme wedding cake design.  Prizes awarded on skill, extreme presentation, professionalism, sanitation standards and taste, as well as artist’s talent and originality.
	Bakers Best Seal of Excellence Monday judging; Display all three days Five categories of bakery items are judged to define the bakers best products in Wisconsin: 3-D Mini Cakes, Puff Pastries, Danish or Sweet Dough Coffee Cakes, Whole Grain Pan or Artisan Breads, and Cake Donuts.
	College Culinary Arts Competition Monday, March 8 Culinary students from across the state design stunning plated meals. In the Hot Food Competition, four course meals are prepared. In the Cold Plate Competition, aspic-glazed plates are judged on appearance and creativity.
	ProStart® Invitational Tuesday, March 9 Students from Wisconsin schools test their culinary skills in preparing a three course meal and their knowledge of foodservice management.