Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation

07/16/2026

The countdown to the CRAZIES begins…. ⏳ Join us for Connecticut’s biggest hospitality celebration!✨

The CRAZIES is the can’t-miss industry event of the year, celebrating the incredible restaurants, hotels, hospitality professionals, and industry leaders who make our state shine! Save the date now and get ready for an unforgettable night of awards, networking, and togetherness.

Sign up for email updates and be the first to know when nominations open, tickets go on sale, and exciting event details are announced here: https://shorturl.at/3HESu

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/09/2026

💥 FLASH SALE: Bridgeport ServSafe class discounted! Get certified for as low as $80pp!💥

Bridgeport registration closes midday Thursday. Register here: www.ctrestaurant.org/servsafe

06/21/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN HARTFORD: This coming Tuesday with Tito's Handmade Vodka! Details below👇

INDUSTRY FOLKS - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Through their Block to Block initiative, Tito's Handmade Vodka is renovating a community garden with Knox, Inc. This very impactful beautification project will help make fresh and healthy food accessible to more than 15 Hartford families!

Tito's are inviting members from the hospitality industry to get involved.

Key info:
➡ 9am - 2pm, Tuesday June 23, at New MT Moriah Community Garden, Hartford
➡ Lunch, water, work gloves, and all of the supplies needed are provided
➡ 21+

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/block-to-block-2026-tickets-1989997268399?aff=oddtdtcreator
Password: LOVETITOS

05/20/2026

Yesterday, Shannon and Scott visited NFA to catch one of the final lunch services of the year at the student-run Brickview Restaurant! 🍽️

We were treated to Sebastian Melendez’s custom menu, featuring incredible chicken enchilada soup, chicken tacos, fresh chips with guacamole, and more.

Everything was absolutely fantastic! The menu changes with every single service, giving each student a unique opportunity to debut their own culinary creations.

We also had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Sczyzgiel about the incredible ProStart program and the future of culinary and hospitality education. 🎓✨

A huge thank you to the entire team for their wonderful hospitality, we are so impressed by these talented students!

05/18/2026

Calling all ProStart students & future hospitality leaders! 🌱👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

We’re looking for student volunteers to participate in this year’s CHEF Farm Dinner on June 22nd at the beautiful Lyman Orchards Golf Club! This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside talented industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, network with leaders in hospitality, and be part of an unforgettable culinary event.

If you’re interested in participating, fill out the interest form linked in our bio! Spots are limited.

05/11/2026

A very overdue post.. but this accomplishment is too big not to celebrate! 🎉

During the first week of March, our incredible Connecticut ProStart community raised a RECORD-BREAKING $44,000 for ProStart Week - the highest total we’ve ever raised! 👏

This wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing restaurants that participated, the teams who promoted and supported the initiative, and everyone who chose to dine out and give back to ProStart students across Connecticut. Your support helps us continue creating opportunities for the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Thank you for making this year’s ProStart Week our biggest one yet. ❤️

05/06/2026

What an incredible weekend we had recently at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore (April 24–26)! ✨

We were proud to have our Connecticut state champions representing us on the national stage: Wilbur Cross High School (New Haven) in Restaurant Management and Enfield High School (Enfield) in Culinary. Both teams brought talent, dedication, and serious skill to the competition!

Beyond the competition, students had the chance to experience a true Baltimore tradition at Nick’s Fish House where our President & CEO, Scott Dolch, gave a hands-on lesson in cracking and enjoying Maryland blue crabs 🦀

The weekend wrapped up with an exciting awards dinner, and we’re thrilled to share that Wilbur Cross placed in the Top 10 for Management for the 10th year in a row! 🎉

We couldn’t be more proud of these students and all their hard work. The future of the hospitality industry is bright!

04/26/2026

📍 Day 3 – Sunday, April 26
Final day. Let’s finish strong 💪

Enfield takes the stage this morning in the Culinary Competition, streaming live starting at 9:30AM on our Instagram. 👩‍🍳🍽️

After a quick recharge this afternoon, we’ll head into the Awards Gala at 7PM where National Champions will be announced 🏆

And of course… ending the weekend with ProStart Prom before heading home 💃🕺

What a weekend it’s been! 🥳

04/25/2026

It’s go time!! 🔥

Competition is officially underway, and Wilbur Cross is up bright and early at 8AM for the Management Competition! Send them all the good luck and positive vibes 💼👏

Tonight, Team Connecticut heads to Nick’s Fish House for a well-earned team dinner celebrating hard work, big moments, and everything accomplished so far 🦀✨

04/24/2026

📍 Day 1 – Friday, April 24
We’ve arrived in Baltimore! 🙌

Team Connecticut is officially kicking off the 2026 National ProStart Invitational with Opening Ceremonies at 4PM today, streamed live by the NRAEF (link in bio!).

After the ceremony, it’s time to celebrate the start of an unforgettable weekend at Champions Night Out at Topgolf ⛳✨

Let the competition begin!