International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition Will Celebrate Cultural Cuisine
Mark Your Calendars, Bring Your Appetite and Be Ready to Share all the Food, Fun and Festivities at This Year's Cook-Off
Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Where: Kent Student Center, Ballroom
OGE’s signature event, the International Cook-Off Competition is held during International Education Week. The Cook-Off is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Hosted by the Office of Global Education and supported by Kent State Dining Services, the Cook-Off will feature food and beverages from around the world. The event is open to everyone and the fantastic food is free!
The cook-off will feature student culinary teams, who will compete as finalists in the competition. Each team will prepare and present a different entrée from their home country or region. The teams will compete for first-, second- and third-place awards, which will be determined by a team of judges. In addition, the Cook-Off’s attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite team and recipe for the People’s Choice Award. The announcements of the first, second and third place, as well as the People's Choice winners, will occur at approximately 7:20 p.m.
2024 Fall International Cook-Off - Teams' Submitted Recipes
Bangladesh Recipes
China Recipes
India Recipes
Kenya Recipes
Nepal Recipes
Nigeria Recipes
Sri Lanka Recipes
Fall 2024 International Cook-Off pictures can be viewed on the OGE flickr page
Fall 2024 International Cook-Off Video
Would you like to help run an event?
If you’re interested in showcasing your culture by hosting an event or volunteering to help out behind the scenes and gain hands-on project management experience, then contact International Student and Scholar Services by either phone or email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Email: isss@kent.edu
Phone: 1-330-672-7980
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