Watt’s Cooking: A SMUD Culinary Event

An induction cooking competition promoting sustainable cooking & clean energy

We designed Watt’s Cooking to be a hands-on, full-day culinary competition for local high school students. The event introduces students to induction cooking, sustainable culinary practices, and career pathways in the food and hospitality industry, all while supporting our 2030 Zero Carbon Plan. 

Student teams compete in a fast-paced cooking challenge using all-electric induction cooktops and locally sourced ingredients. Throughout the day, participants also explore clean energy concepts, food sustainability and culinary and hospitality careers through interactive workshops, campus tours, and partner-led presentations.

Have questions? Contact our Workforce Development team at Workforce@smud.org

Tues.| May 5
Cosumnes River College | Parking Lot E
8401 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823

Agenda

9 - 9:30 a.m. - Check-In 
9:30 - 9:50 a.m - Opening Ceremony 
10 - 10:45 a.m. - Partner Perspectives 
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Cooking Competition 
10:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Regional Farm-to-Fork & Sustainability Experience 
*Tours for those pre-registered 
11:45 - 12:50 p.m. - Lunch 
1 - 2 p.m.- Culinary Trivia Competition 
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.- Awards & Closing 

General admission registration

Cooking Competition team registration