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OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

Orange County School of the Arts
The Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory
Presents:

ThrowDown

OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

Culinary Competition

OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
6 PM PT
January 24, 2019
Santa Ana, CA
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OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

The Finalists

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OCSA CA&H Student

Kaden Patenaude

OCSA CA&H Student
OCSA Teacher

Rachel Gorman

OCSA Teacher

When she’s not teaching her students how to spice-up their writing, this spatula-wielding English teacher cooks at one temperature only– Fahrenheit 451. Miss Gorman is known for being a “flavor creator” and has multiple talents when it comes to working with rare spices and ingredients. She has garnered distinct praise for her refined ability to make eel farts taste good and lives by one rule and one rule only– extra cheese please!

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OCSA CA&H Student

Ari Neimark

OCSA CA&H Student
OCSA Teacher

Joshua Stump

OCSA Teacher

Josh grew up in Wyoming, where he spent some time cooking casseroles in the kitchen with his Grandma. The Stump Family motto is “If it comes in a can, it is good for the clan.” He feels confident that he will be able to make a hearty meal with any of the mystery cans that come out of the surprise basket. There will be cans, right? 

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OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

Executive Chef
Pascal Olhats

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Pascal Olhats is an extraordinary French born, and trained Executive Chef, and restauranterur. He has won numerous awards, owning and collaborating on a number of restaurants in Newport Beach over the past 27 years.

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OCSA Culinary ThrowDown
OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

Cloyce Martin

Co-MC
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Aspiring TV personality, Cloyce Martin graduated from the Orange County School of the Arts in 2019 from the Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory. He previously competed in 32 episodes of Man vs. Child, building upon the skills he developed at OCSA.  He’s now pursuing a Business degree at Pace University.

The Judges

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Professionally, Chef Daniel Mattos served as a chef at prestigious restaurants and hotels throughout the United States, including Bristol Hotels and Resorts in Atlanta and Stanhope Hotel in New York City. Chef Mattos also has been credited with bringing the restaurant from one and a half- stars to four-stars. Chef Daniel Mattos joined Orange County School of the Arts in 2011 and currently serves as the chef director of the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory.

Chef Daniel Mattos

Professionally, Chef Daniel Mattos served as a chef at prestigious restaurants and hotels throughout the United States, including Bristol Hotels and Resorts in Atlanta and Stanhope Hotel in New York City. Chef Mattos also has been credited with bringing the restaurant from one and a half- stars to four-stars. Chef Daniel Mattos joined Orange County School of the Arts in 2011 and currently serves as the chef director of the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory.
Raised in Scottsdale, AZ, Amy began as a hostess at 16 and continued to learn and grow in the industry. After graduating from Arizona State University, she managed the catering department of a boutique hotel in Scottsdale. Since moving to California, she has been the General Manager for Haute Cakes Café in Newport Beach, opened two Eat Chow locations (Newport Beach, Santa Ana), and has helped build one of the most iconic neighborhood dining establishments in Orange County.

Amy Frawley

Raised in Scottsdale, AZ, Amy began as a hostess at 16 and continued to learn and grow in the industry. After graduating from Arizona State University, she managed the catering department of a boutique hotel in Scottsdale. Since moving to California, she has been the General Manager for Haute Cakes Café in Newport Beach, opened two Eat Chow locations (Newport Beach, Santa Ana), and has helped build one of the most iconic neighborhood dining establishments in Orange County.
Chef Peter Striffolino has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in kitchens at five-star hotels throughout the United States, including the Palace Hotel and Four Seasons Hotel. He's also worked with several three-star Michelin chefs, including Chef Paul Bocuse, Chef Alain Chapel, and Chef Jacques Maxim. Chef Striffolino has assisted with the launch of the Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of California - Orange County.

Chef Peter Striffolino

Chef Peter Striffolino has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working in kitchens at five-star hotels throughout the United States, including the Palace Hotel and Four Seasons Hotel. He’s also worked with several three-star Michelin chefs, including Chef Paul Bocuse, Chef Alain Chapel, and Chef Jacques Maxim. Chef Striffolino has assisted with the launch of the Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of California – Orange County.
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OCSA Culinary ThrowDown

Schedule

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Reception

Hors d'Oeuvres, Sweet Treats, and Beverages (Beer and Wine for 21+)
6:00 - 9 :30 PM

Main Event Begins

7:00 PM

Winners Announced

9:00 PM

Menu

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Mocktail Bar – Sponsored by Eat Chow Restaurant

Wine Bar – Sponsored by Russian River Vineyards.

Cheese, Charcuterie & Bread – Sponsored by West Coast Meats & Ingardia Bros.

    Seafood Bar – Sponsored by Baja Shellfish Farms

          Cold Poached Mussels GF

          Shrimp Cocktail GF

          Oysters on the ½ shell GF

     Fruit & Vegetable – Sponsored by Ingardia Bros. V, GF

     Sweets & Snacks – Sponsored by Chunk-n-Chip

 

Passed Hors d’ Oeuvres:

          Clams Oreganata

          Pulled Pork in Pastry

          Chicken Sate GF

          Vegi Delight V, GF

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Students

$20

Adults

$45

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