Pierpont Culinary Announces Chef to Lead 2009 Cast Iron Cook-Off in Charleston, WV

Pierpont Culinary announced today, Chef Caleb Taylor (a 2007 graduate of Pierpont's Culinary program), apprentice chef at The Greenbrier, will be leading the Cast Iron Competition team in Charleston, WV January 2009.

"Chef Taylor is a shining example of the potential of our graduates," said Chef Brian Floyd. "He lead our team to very competitive finish in the 2008 competition, and we cannot think of a better person to represent our institutioin."

Taylor, with his sous chef, will lead a team of eight amatuer cooks as they prepare a four-course meal ultilizing some of West Virginia's best ingredients. Chefs from around the state will vie for prizes such as: Best use of WV Ingredients, Most Creative use of Cast Iron, and of course, the Grand Champion's Skillet.

"The Cast Iron Cook-Off is one of the state's premier culinary events. We are particularily proud that some of the event's proceeds are used to help sponsor scholarships." Floyd said. "We feel fortunate and honored to be one of the teams chosen to compete."

The 2009 Cast Iron Cook-Off will be held at the Charleston Marriot Town-Center January 23rd-25th.