06/06/2026
If you have met or know our amazing Instructor, Chef Sandra, you know that she puts her whole heart and soul into every class and every student.
Sandra is competing in the "2026 Favorite Chef" competition, a nationwide contest celebrating talented culinary professionals and educators. The winner receives $25,000, a feature in Taste of Home magazine, and the opportunity to cook with celebrity chef Carla Hall.
If Chef Sandra has ever inspired your young chef in our classrooms, or you just know her and love her as much as we do, we'd love your support for her! Voting is free and takes just a minute.
❤️ Cast your vote here: https://favchef.com/2026/sandra-de-la-cruz
Thank you for supporting one of the incredible chefs who helps make Young Chefs Academy Austin SW such a special place! 👩🍳✨