JWU Charlotte Student Chainey Kuykendall Wins Back-to-Back S&D Culinary Challenges

The student chef from Mount Airy, North Carolina, impressed the judges and earned $5,000 with her recipe for "Coffee ScenTEAd Abura Soba," a Japanese dish that features soba noodles, chicken and a tea-soaked egg. Kuykendall was also the winner of the 2016 S&D Culinary Challenge.

Additionally, Kuykendall's chef mentor Aaron Rivera, owner of The Chrome Toaster food truck, earned $5,000 for his chosen charity — the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

"With Chainey's victories in the past two culinary competitions, she has proven to have a talent for creating exceptional recipes that incorporate our coffee and tea ingredients," said John Buckner, vice president of marketing at S&D. "This year's group of students truly exceeded our expectations, and it is our honor to present this competition as a 'learning lab' to help JWU students grow as chefs and prepare for their futures in the foodservice industry."

In addition to the grand prize, the following recognitions were awarded:

2nd Place ($2,500)
Garret Lochner, Florence, SC, & Megan Hoag, Raleigh, NC, "Gulab Jamuns in Cinnamon Coffee Syrup"

3rd Place ($1,250) and Best Demo Presentation ($250)
Lorenzo Delgado, Kannapolis, NC, "Not Your Average Cup of Joe"

Best Beverage Pairing ($250)
Gillian Howard, Memphis, TN, "Coffee Shwarmas & Ginger Mint Tea"

Facebook Fan Favorite ($250)
Nicholas Wishart, Hillsboro, OH, "Over the Rhine"

The students' dishes and presentations were judged by an expert culinary panel — Will Eudy, corporate executive chef, McAlister's Deli; Brittany Dubin, culinary manager, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation; Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor, Nation's Restaurant News; Grant Springer, senior director of R&D, Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.; and Eric Nakata, VP of culinary & innovation, S&D.

About S&D Coffee & Tea
S&D Coffee & Tea, a subsidiary of Cott Corporation, is the largest coffee and tea manufacturer and supplier to restaurants and convenience stores in America. S&D is also a leading producer of liquid extracts. In continuous operation since 1927, the company serves over 110,000 customers through national distribution and direct store delivery. For more information about S&D Coffee & Tea, go to www.sdcoffeetea.com.

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