Summary
Watch RI student chefs compete with local calamari! Enjoy free tastings, creativity, and celebrate the future of Rhode Island seafood.
Watch RI student chefs compete with local calamari! Enjoy free tastings, creativity, and celebrate the future of Rhode Island seafood.
Join us on April 15 for the 2026 RI Seafood Cook-Off, where talented career and technical high school students from across the state go head-to-head, showcasing original calamari dishes inspired by spring flavors.
Hosted at the Tides Café at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center, this free community event celebrates the next generation of chefs and the best of local, wild-caught seafood from Wild Atlantic Seafood.
👩🍳 What to Expect
- Innovative calamari dishes created and prepared by student teams
- Complimentary tasting samples for guests
- A NEW panel of invited judges will select the winning team
- Student chefs sharing the inspiration behind their dishes
- A fun, welcoming atmosphere for families, friends, and food lovers
When: Wednesday April 15, 2026
Where: Tides Café at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Participating Schools
Students from five Rhode Island career and technical programs will compete, bringing skill, teamwork, and passion to every plate.
- Chariho Area Career and Technical Center
- William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School
- East Providence High School Career and Technical Center
- Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
- Westerly Career & Technology Pathways Program
Sponsors
- Warwick Area Career and Technical Center
- Rhode Island Sea Grant
- University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences
- Newport Restaurant Group
- RI Department of Environmental Management
- Rhode Island Hospitality
- Rochs Fresh Foods
- Eating with the Ecosystem
- Eat Drink RI
- Wild Atlantic Seafood
- URI Coastal Institute