Hands-on experience is valuable in many facets of life, and this is especially evident for the 3,500 culinary arts students actively participating in the Take a Bite of BC program in thirty secondary school teaching kitchens throughout B.C. The culinary arts classes attract students that are looking for more than basic cooking skills so they can pursue careers in the food or hospitality industries, as well as students who are searching for something different to do that doesn’t require sitting in a classroom. In addition to teaching students about making informed food choices, the program also acts as a catalyst to promote careers in agriculture as viable and desirable career choices.

Taught by Red Seal Chef Instructors, these chefs of tomorrow not only learn cooking skills but they also have the opportunity to work with local, fresh, delicious ingredients that come from B.C. producers and farmers – including beef, chicken, salmon, artisan cheeses, and a variety of locally grown vegetables. Students that participate in Take a Bite of BC are able to gain a greater appreciation for the sustainable resources that are produced or grown in B.C., as well as the positive impacts on the economy by supporting local agriculture.

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