Coppin Chopped - Soul of Labor: A Culinary Tribute to African American Workers
Join us for Coppin Chopped - Soul of Labor: A Culinary Tribute to African American Workers hosted by the African American History Committee, Thompson Hospitality, and Business Services.
Celebrate 125 years of Coppin State University with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience! This year's Coppin Chopped competition will challenge six teams to cook, create, and curate dishes inspired by the rich history of Black labor and its impact on American society.
Are you up for the challenge? Gather two friends or coworkers and join the Coppin 125th celebration!
Last year's champions are back to defend their title, inviting newcomers to see if they have what it takes to claim the culinary crown.
For more information, contact: Dr. Yolanda Savoy at [email protected] or Ludencia Allen at [email protected].
Quick Details
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Talon Center, 2nd floor, Café
The Rundown: This professional-led cooking experience leads you through a competition filled with fun that culminates in a scrumptious culinary creation for each participant.
How it works
- Register to be a participant in the COPPIN CHOPPED- Soul of Labor: A Culinary Tribute to African American Workers
- Registration will be held from December 16th to February 9th. Click Here to Register
- You must have two (2) participants from your area (Chef and Su-Chef,) to create a team. We are looking for team representatives from the following departments:
- Alumni (2024 Coppin Chopped Winners)
- Faculty
- Staff
- Student Residents
- Student Commuters
- Each team will have a selection of food items at their table, and they’ll also have the option to visit the community table for additional ingredients. It is mandatory for all teams to incorporate most of the provided items into their culinary dish with special emphasis on utilizing the surprise mystery item-the more ingredients utilized, the stronger their culinary dish will be. Teams will not be made aware of the food items until the time of the competition.
- Each team will receive an apron, that must be worn during the competition.
- Each team will have 10 minutes to prep and discuss their dish. The team must be able to prepare a dish in 60 minutes.
- Each team will be judged for: Presentation, Taste, and Use of Ingredients & Surprise Item.
- Each team will also be judge by the audience for Drool Factor
- Each team should be prepared to plate their meal, discuss their dish and the relationship to the 2025 Coppin Chopped Theme.
- This will be a live demonstration.
- Prize: The Golden Spatula