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A Santa Barbara City College Culinary Student Chopping in Kitchen, courtesy photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Here’s a great way to support future chefs while enjoying a delicious meal, Wine Cask<\/a> hosts a fundraising dinner on Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m. to benefit Santa Barbara City College Culinary Arts<\/a> students. Proceeds from the evening will provide an opportunity for students to travel to Madrid, Spain this summer with the SBCC Study Abroad program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

While in Spain, students will explore the cuisine and culture of Spain and Portugal, going to neighborhood markets, tasting artisanal chocolate confections, observing butchers, bakers, and sausage makers, and visiting wineries, olive oil mills, and farms.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing creative in the kitchen is more than being technically talented,\u201d says School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Department Chair Randy Bublitz<\/a>. \u201cThe experience of visiting other countries and delving into their cuisines is invaluable for laying the groundwork in developing a chef’s creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Study abroad is not only an incredible experience that opens eyes and doors but a bona fide learning experience,\u201d says Wine Cask Co-Owner Mitchell Sjerven<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cThis is especially true in the field of culinary arts, as chefs are constantly challenged to understand regional cuisines, keep up on global food trends, and learn new techniques.\u00a0Going to Spain and Portugal will provide an incredible opportunity for students to expand their knowledge base while undoubtedly\u00a0gaining much appreciated creative inspiration during their time on the Iberian Peninsula.”<\/p>\n

With many students facing educational expenses such as tuition and materials, financing a study abroad trip may be beyond reach. Guests attending the fundraising dinner will provide great assistance to much deserving SBCC students who otherwise would not be able to afford this once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Santa Barbara restaurants in particular enjoy the immediate rewards of SBCC culinary arts graduates,\u201d says\u00a0Sjerven. \u201cBut, really, the entire community benefits from this successful program provided by one of the top community colleges in the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Support future chefs, and enjoy a multi-course dinner in the Gold Room of Wine Cask (813 Anacapa St.). The meal will be prepared by SBCC faculty chefs, SBCC culinary students, and Wine Cask Chef David Rosner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The SBCC Foundation <\/a>will be taking reservations for the event. To purchase tickets ($150 per person), please call 805\/730-4401 or click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014Leslie Dinaberg<\/p>\n

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine<\/em><\/a> on March 30, 2016.<\/p>\n

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