Cook Around The World

Overview

Cook Around The World offers high school students a unique educational and competitive culinary experience at the Walt Disney World_® Resort.

This event allows high school students to compete in a hands-on culinary experience against other schools from around the world. Participants will hear from top colleges and universities about career options in the culinary and hospitality field. Cook Around The World gives students the chance to learn and hear from top celebrity chefs.

2026 Celebrity Chef Mentor

Get to know Duff!

• Made first splash as a TV personality on the Food Network show Ace of Cakes
• Appeared on other Food Network shows including Ace of Taste, Cake Masters, the Baking Championship series, Dessert Games, Buddy vs. Duff and more
• New York Times bestselling author for his first ever cookbook for kids, Super Good Baking For Kids
• Released three other books, Super Good Cookies for Kids, Duff Bakes, and Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes
• Opened his first business, Charm City Cakes, in Baltimore, Maryland in 2002
• Founded and developed Duff’s Cakemix, a DIY cake and cupcake decorating studio located in Los Angeles
• Graduated from Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley, CA

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