Future Chefs

Have you checked out our Winter 2025 Newsletter? Learn more about the events and updates at Future Chefs, including this month's get-to-know-you interview with our new Executive Director Mark DaCruz!

Tickets to Small Plates, an evening of culinary celebrations and cultural heritage, are on sale now! Don’t delay in securing your spot for the evening! Even if you can’t make it on March 27th, you still can support this event by entering our raffle where you could win: A wine tasting for ten at the Urban Grape, A Carbon Steel Griddle set from Made In, A coveted pair of Red Sox tickets, Dinner for two at Comfort Kitchen… …or one of many more prizes! Enter the raffle from the comfort of your home – no need to be present to win or collect your prize. Don’t let the March 27th deadline pass you by! https://lnkd.in/edVKeF75

We're excited to continue this partnership with TEEP, which gives meaningful work to our summer cohort while supporting a fellow mission-aligned organization!

Join Future Chefs?for a flavorful evening of food and culture at our once-a-year?Small?Plates?dinner! Our FC Advanced students will showcase their creativity and culinary skills, while sharing the delicious family history behind the dishes they have created. Get your?tickets?now to reserve the time slot that works for you! https://lnkd.in/gkGmCGM8

?? The Mayor’s Youth Summit is back! Join us for this citywide celebration that aims to engage and inspire Boston’s young people. Tickets are free, reserve yours now! ?? Saturday, February 22, 5 - 8 p.m. ?? Artists for Humanities EpiCenter? ?? boston.gov/youth-summit

The young people are back this week, filling the space with curiosity, collaboration, and of course, cooking! The spring session kicked off with staff introductions to the Food, Culture, and History unit, which explores how food can provide a lens to explore shared experiences, bridge misunderstandings, and foster connections. These topics will stay front-of-mind as our young people start preparing for our annual Small Plates event, where they get to showcase their growth, achievements, and the connections they've explored between culinary artistry, heritage, and identity. ??? Keep an eye out for our Save the Date post!

Happy New Year! After returning from a restful holiday break, our team at Future Chefs dedicated our time to training, planning, and organizing to support our young people. This week, Health Resources in Action (HRiA) led a series of transformative sessions focusing on: ? Creating & maintaining safe and affirming spaces ? Strengthening our skills in fostering a sense of belonging ? Honing facilitation techniques to better support student success We’re excited to welcome our young people back to programming next week and put everything we’ve learned into action. Here’s to a new year of learning, collaboration, and growth together!

?? The holiday season is almost here, but your?chance to?order one of our hand-crafted holiday boxes is leaving soon! This is the?final week?to pre-order these delightful gifts, created by our young people at Future Chefs. By ordering, you’re not only giving a special gift but also supporting valuable skill-building in collaboration, creative thinking, and problem-solving. With two unique boxes to choose from, there is something sweet for everyone in your circle. ?? Order by 12/6 for pick-up or delivery. Pick-up will be at our site at 305 Blue Hill Ave on 12/17 & 12/18, with delivery going out on 12/18. Enjoy a happy & meaningful holiday by placing your order at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eEMS_4jN

“Support from the Youth Development Fund helps Future Chefs employ teens in an environment that is nurturing, warm, and promotes learning. As our young people learn culinary skills in our Roxbury teaching kitchen that they can take with them into that industry, they are also developing the social/emotional skills and essential skills that they need to succeed in any career,” said YDF grantee, Toni Elka, Founder of Future Chefs. We’re thrilled at the?opportunity to share the?impact of the Youth Development Fund on our work. This grant program, led by the Human Services Cabinet, empowers 99 organizations across Boston to serve youth aged 14–24 through high-quality and engaging programming. Read more about the initiative at the link below:

Our young people spent an engaging evening learning the do's and don'ts of resume writing while receiving valuable hands-on help to build or refine their work history. Shout out to Toast and 826 Boston for providing professional development that works inside and outside the kitchen!