Live Competitions
The Midwest Foodservice Expo offers a ringside seat at many exciting competitions. Watch as the region’s top talent prepares award winning creations in exciting, high-stakes battles!


NACE logo Table Top Design Competition
All three days
Professionals showcase their best table displays to win first prize in one of four categories: Most Innovative, Best Use of a Theme, Most Viable Concept and People's Choice.
College Competition logo College Culinary Arts Competition
Monday
Culinary students 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 logo ProStart® Invitational
Tuesday
High school students test their culinary skills in preparing a three course meal and their knowledge of foodservice management.

Art of the Cake logo Art of the Cake Competition
All three days
Midwest bakery professionals create beautiful cake designs to win Best in Show.
 
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