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Walter “Spud” Rhea Classic Invitational/ACF Competition

The Walter “Spud” Rhea Classis honors Chef Rhea's tradition and passion for competitions. The Sullivan University College of Hospitality Studies invites you to join us for the first annual, all-inclusive ACF Sanctioned, cooking competition sponsored by the ACF Kentucky Chapter/ ACF Kentucky Bourbon County Chefs. Competition fees are waived for Sullivan University students.

Competition categories

Culinary: SKC-1, SKC-2, SKC-3, SKC-4, SKC-5, SKC-6, SKC-7, SKC-8, SKC-9, SKC-10, SKC-11, SP-1, SP-2

Baking & Pastry: SC-1, SC-2, SC-4, SP-1, SP-2, SD Showpiece

Date and time:

Saturday, May 24th
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM (EST)

Ticket price: $60

ACF Competition Details

For more information about ACF's competition categories, scoring, and score cards, please refer to the ACF Competition Manual for Culinary and Baking & Pastry or view ACF Events.

View Competition Manual

Upcoming events at Sullivan University

Sullivan University hosts multiple events, workshops, summer camps, and competitions throughout the year. For a full list of upcoming events, view our events calendar.

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