ProStart® Invitational

Home of the 2005 and 2008 National ProStart Invitational Culinary Champions!

High-energy competitions between teams of up-and-coming talent add excitement to the Expo, right on the show floor. The ProStart Invitational has both culinary and hospitality management components, where competitors show off their skills in an attempt to win scholarship dollars and a trip to the national competition.

Recognized widely in the foodservice industry, the ProStart Invitational draws media attention, provides young professionals with industry experience, brings in mentors from the business community, and increases foodservice's reputation as a hot career choice.

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Culinary Competition

Tuesday, March 9

Teams of future professionals from across Wisconsin put their culinary knowledge and skills to the test. With one hour to prepare a three course meal, teams of four are judged on knife skills, team work, sanitation, menu presentation, and taste.

Management Competition

Tuesday, March 9

Participating teams demonstrate their knowledge of the hospitality industry by developing a business proposal for a new restaurant concept.  The proposal will include written and oral presentations, as well as a visual display.