Chester,
Pa. -- These days everyone has heard of Buddy Valastro – TLC’s “Cake
Boss.” School of Hospitality Management students count themselves among Valastro’s
biggest fans. In honor of the famed baker, students involved in the National
Association of Catering Executives and the Society of Food and Wine have joined
together to host the school’s fourth annual Cake Boss competition.
What:
Cake Boss, hosted by the School of Hospitality Management at Widener
University
When:
Thursday, March 26, 2014
7 – 9 p.m. (Judging to take place around 8:45 p.m.)
Where:
Marriot Dining Room, Academic Center North, Widener University
Why:
Similar to the TLC program, contestants will submit entries that will be judged
on both appearance and taste. This year there are three categories in which
contestants can compete in: Grandmom’s Favorite, Most Unique Flavor, and Best
Appearance. There will be great visuals of the decorate cakes.
There
will be a winner in each category, which will be chosen by professional judges,
and then the Fourth Annual Cake Boss will be named according to the popularity
vote. The grand-prize winner will receive a cash prize and will be named the
official ‘Widener Cake Boss,’ along with an embroidered chef coat emblazoned
with this title.
This year
the students’ welcome a special guest; Master Chef Joseph K. Poon, known
for his Asian Fusion Cuisine, will be on hand performing sculpt out artwork
from food items, which has become his trademark. Chef will be doing a fruit
carving at Widener. He has also appeared on TV's Food Network as well as the “The
Tonight Show” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
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