2026 Rhode Island High School Seafood Cook-off

Get ready for an afternoon of Rhode Island seafood, student creativity, and culinary competition! Join us at the RI Seafood Cook-Off 2026, 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

🎓 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 Colllege 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

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Host or Publisher Rhode Island Sea Grant