Future Chefs

No school? No problem.

On Tuesday of Vacation Week, our teens swapped their backpacks for aprons, turned up the tunes, and showed up ready to BRUNCH. On today's menu:

Spinach Quiche & Bacon Quiche
Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Baked French Toast
Berry Compote
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Fresh Fruit Smoothies.

Good music, great food. The vibes are just a little different when brunch hits at 11:30.

Small Plates 2026 delivered!

To a packed room, our students showed off months of hard work, incredible dishes, and the stories that made each one meaningful. Guests filled the kitchen with curiosity, joy, and that energy that makes Small Plates unlike anything else.

We celebrated our first Small Plates Honoree, Elle Simone Scott (in memoriam), a moment that reminded us why this work matters.

A massive thank you to Snapped Boston for capturing the magic!

Small Plates Session 1 is sold out, but there’s still time to grab your Session 2 spot (7:00 - 8:30). Click now to experience the delicious dishes, enjoy great conversation, and meet the student behind each plate. That’s what makes Small Plates special.

Tickets close this Thursday, March 19, so click now to buy tickets at https://go.rallyup.com/smallplates2026

This event is not possible without our Small Plates Supporting Sponsors. A special thank you to Flour Bakery+Cafe, Seneca and Chris Francione, Jo and Rahul Swani, and Preeti and Sanjay Swani.

Thank you to the ALKU Foundation for their generous support of Future Chefs through the Catalyst Fund.

This grant pays young people for their time, a critical part of our program. Because of this support, teens who need to work can choose an afterschool job at Future Chefs, gain a supportive and nurturing community, and invest in their futures at the same time.

Thank you, ALKU Foundation for believing in our young people and making opportunity accessible!