Student Chefs from The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes to Compete on 'Iron Chef America'

Student Chefs from The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes to Compete on 'Iron Chef America'

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Three students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Phoenix have been invited to compete on Food Network's popular series Iron Chef America. This challenge marks the first time in the show's history that culinary students have been invited to compete in kitchen stadium. The students currently attend The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Phoenix and the team includes: Katelyn Remick, Julie Fiedler and Tyler Burke. The episode premieres on Sunday, September 27th at 9pm ET/PT and features the students battling against Iron Chef Michael Symon.

"This is a huge opportunity for the team, our school, and especially for me as a professional," Burke said. "I want to make every person that's taken a part in shaping me as a chef more than proud."

According to Chef Eric Watson, associate instructor and assistant academic director who led The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Phoenix's team, this team has been together for more than two years and has participated in many competitions, receiving two gold and two silver medals in state and regional American Culinary Federation competitions.

Team members were selected based upon academic excellence, performance experience and passion for the culinary arts. To prepare for the "Iron Chef America" competition, the student challengers practiced four-to-five times per week in addition to attending classes.

"We are most proud of the professionalism, discipline and hard work these students have demonstrated during this exciting opportunity. Appearing on 'Iron Chef America' is a chance for them to put the education they are receiving at The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes to work for them," said Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts, The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.

To learn more about The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=cul1000.

About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes

The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs offered at over 30 Art Institutes schools.

Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curriculum are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.

Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institutes school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary or www.exploreculinary.com.

About The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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