RLC Culinary Arts program brings home the win at HamCo Food Fest

INA, Ill. (February 15, 2024)—The Culinary Arts department went to the 2024 Hamco Food & Brew Fest to show off their culinary skills in the food competition and returned with two first place ribbons!

Chef Daniel Brock, RLC’s Culinary Arts Instructor, said he had the privilege of taking some of the culinary arts student to the food competition this year. They placed first in the appetizer category with New Orleans BBQ Shrimp and first place in dessert with chocolate mousse that looked like a glass of Guinness.

They were also voted Peoples’ Choice overall, which they received a trophy for; Brock says he considers this an honor considering the stiff competition they were up against: Uncle Joes, Foxy, RLC alumni owned Sammy’s Cheesecakes, and many more.

“I am beyond proud of the accomplishment, the food, the understanding of flavors, and work ethic these talented students displayed,” said Brock.

FROM LEFT; Ashlynn Heavrin, Brenden Rogers, Ky Mosby, Clinton Garren, Chef Daniel Brock

The students are Clinton Garren (Mt. Vernon), Shymeer Harris (Dix), Ashlynn Heavrin (Benton), Brenden Rogers (Herrin), Lynda Fairleigh (Pittsburg), Ky Mosby (Hardin County), and Dillon Spencer (Benton).

The trophy and two first place ribbons are on display in the case outside of STC 103.

To learn more about the Culinary Arts program at RLC, visit rlc.edu/culinaryarts or click the link below!