Meet Caleb—Our K12 National Cook-Off Finalist from Georgia!

We’re excited to introduce Caleb, one of the finalists in this year’s K12 National Cook-Off! Caleb is a talented 6th grader from Destinations Career Academy of Georgia, and he’s been cooking up something special.

This year’s competition brought together five of the top student chefs from across the country. After an intense virtual round, Caleb earned a spot in the live cook-off at the Kitchen of Purpose in Arlington, Virginia, where he competed for the $1,000 grand prize!

🎬 Watch Caleb in action!

In our five-part mini-episode series, you’ll meet each finalist and see them rise to the challenge in a high-stakes, high-energy kitchen showdown. You won’t want to miss Caleb’s episode—it’s full of flavor, creativity, and heart!

Watch Caleb’s episode here!

Vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Once all five episodes are live, it’s your turn to be the judge! Cast your vote for your favorite finalist between July 23–29, 2025, on the K12 Cook-Off website. Your vote could help Caleb win the People’s Choice Award!

📅 Mark Your Calendar

We’ll announce the grand prize winner and the People’s Choice winner on July 31, 2025—so be sure to check back on the K12 Cook-Off website.

Let’s show Caleb some love and support! Watch his episode, vote when the time comes, and get inspired by this rising culinary star. Go, Caleb!

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