Mallory Wessles – 2025 BOCES Scholarship winner

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Congratulations to Mallory Wessles from Cicero North Syracuse High School for being selected as the recipient of the Two Chefs From Above Scholarship for 2025. Mallory is a highly focused and mature young lady, and has a real talent and desire for baking and pastry arts. She has worked as a cake decorator at Speara’s Market, and displayed her ability as a cake decorator during the SKILL USA state competition where she finished second. She will take her skills to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park in the fall.

Update from Mallory:

Hello! It’s Mallory, I wanted to give you a life update! I just graduated BOCES as student of the year and was able to give a speech at graduation! I was very honored and surprised by getting two other scholarships as well!

Update from Mallory:

Hello! It’s Mallory, here to give you another life update! I finished my first semester at the culinary institute of america! I am absolutely loving it there even though i haven’t started kitchen or baking classes yet. I am getting those academic classes out of the way and couldn’t be happier! I am part of a volunteer group called Busy Bees that donates food to different charities and hospitals so I’ve been in the kitchens for that! I am started a job on campus as a pastry assistant for catering events like banquets and weddings! I am very excited for that to get some extra experience before I start kitchen classes! I hope you are having a merry christmas and a happy new year if you celebrate! I will attach some pictures below!

I created a baking account on instagram to share my CIA journey if you would like to follow it’s @mixed.by.mal)

Jenna Lindman winner of 2024 Ulster BOCES Scholarship

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Jenna has a lifelong interest in baking, inspired by helping her mom at an early age. She is commited to attending the Culinary Institute of America majoring in food business management with a focus on baking and pastry. She has experience working at a local restaurant, and uses her baking skills to make Tiramisu and other desserts to sell there. Jenna says that the Two Chefs From Above $1000 scholarship will help her achieve her goal of being a successful culinary businesswoman. We wish her the best of luck, and know she will be successful!

2024 Scholarship Winner at BOCES – Joseph Kozubowski

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Congratulations to Joseph Kozubowski of the North Syracuse Central School District
Instructors – Robert Canorro and Albert Herrera

Canorro described Joseph Kozubowski as an outstanding student who excels in the classroom and is truly “an asset in the kitchen.” His previous work experience demonstrates his love of culinary and pastry arts and his commitment to the field, Canorro said. Joseph worked at Carvel and Cinnabon and recently completed an internship at Toss & Fire Pizza that turned into a summer job. Joseph plans to continue his culinary studies and will use his $1,000 scholarship from Two Chefs from Above to study culinary arts and hospitality next fall at Onondaga Community College.

Memorial Ride Annual Fundraiser on Sept. 9, 2023

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We are very thankful that the “Life Of Balance Motorcycle Club” has offered to hold a Memorial Ride for Two Chefs From Above.

Date: September 9, 2023
Time: Showtime – 12 PM
KSU – 1:00 PM
After Ride Party – 3:00 PM
Location: Crossroads Tavern
7119 Minoa Bridgeport Rd, East Syracuse, NY

Participation is $10 at the door

No Bike? – No Worries!

Please come out and join us for some raffles & fun!!

Show your support for our Two Chefs, Steve Gudknecht & Kris Hicks, on the 5th anniversary of their last shift.

2023 Culinary Scholarships Awarded

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2023 was a tough year for our Two Chefs awards. So many great essays to choose from!
We decided to expand our scholarships this year. Steve used to work at OCM BOCES and that is where we have been giving out our awards for the last few years. We recently learned that Kris graduated from Orange-Ulster BOCES Culinary program so we have decided to start giving a scholarship there as well!
This year we have 3 winners! How exciting is that?
Katayshia Rogers loves to bake with her family. Her goal is to spread happiness and love around the world. We love this quote from her essay “I always think back to the movie “Lilo and Stitch” and I think of the scene where Stitch talks about “Ohana” which means family, and “family is forever”. No one is left behind; we help each other reach our goals and now it’s my time to shine”.
Preston Tedford was inspired by Sunday breakfasts with his grandmother. When he cooks it brings back those memories for him. He will be continuing to the Culinary Institute of America and hoping to possibly become a private chef or a yacht chef.
Chloe Spencer is from a family with a long history in the culinary arts, and they have all inspired her to follow in their footsteps. Chloe has learned to really observe in order to learn her skill. She is attending SUNY Cobleskill and ner goal is to open her own restaurant using local sustainable ingredients, and to help feed the needy.

Chloe Spencer & Family
Instructor Robert Canorro & Preston Tedford

2022 Annual Two Chefs Scholarship Winners

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l to r, Nancy Chappell, Arianna Thompson, Andrea Gerrick and Culinary Arts instructor Robert Canorro
L to R, Nancy Chappell, Arianna Thompson, Andrea Gerrick and Culinary Arts instructor Robert Canorro

We are so excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Two Chefs from Above Memorial Scholarship!
We have 2 again this year!

We loved both of these young ladies so much we couldn’t pick just one, this seems to be a trend!

Congratulations to Arianna Thompson and Andrea Gerrick!!!!

l to r, Nancy Chappell, Arianna Thompson, and Robert Canorro
L to R, Nancy Chappell, Arianna Thompson, and Robert Canorro

Arianna’s dream was to become a pastry chef and receive her education at the Culinary Institute of America, she is now pursuing that dream! She wants to graduate with her Bachelor’s degree in Food Business management with a core focus in baking and pastry arts. She hopes to open her own bakery and possibly a restaurant someday!

L to R, Nancy Chappell, Andrea Gerrick and Robert Canorro, Culinary Arts instructor

Andrea always loved baking with her grandmother and knew at a young age that this is what gives her joy. She is attending Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and hopes to open her own bakery someday with many types of cakes, as cake decorating is her passion.

Congratulations to both of our winners and we can’t wait for you to bring your crafts back to Central New York!

2021 Two Chefs from Above Memorial Scholarship Award

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We are so excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Two Chefs from Above Memorial Scholarship!
Yes I said winners!
We loved both of these young ladies so much we couldn’t pick just one!! Congratulations to Alyssah Lanning and Ahren Walters!!!!
Alyssah loves to bake, and her dream is to become a professional Pastry Chef and open her own bakery someday. Ahren’s goal is to continue with refining her cooking skills, and one day open her own cafe.
We expect some great, and yummy, things from our winners!
Let’s hear some noise for these girls!!!!!!!

Nancy Chappell presents $1000 scholarship to Ahren Walters
Nancy Chappell presents $1000 2021 scholarship check to Alyssah Lanning

Nancy Chappell presents another $1000 2021 scholarship check to Ahren Walters
Nancy Chappell presents $1000 2021 scholarship check to Ahren Walters

Both of our 2021 Scholarship recipients received a plaque, and Two Chefs From Above items to take to college.

2020 Toast The Two Chefs! Virtual Event

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Please join us on September 15, 2020 from 7:15 – 9 PM EDT for “Toast The Two Chefs”

Because of the COVID situation, this will be an online fundraising event, and a pretty early evening, so the whole family can join in – no matter where you are!
September 15, 2020 marks the 2nd anniversary of the murders of our Two Chefs, Steve Gudknecht and Kris Hicks. We will be celebrating the memory of these two good men at “Toast The Two Chefs”.

What is “Toast The Two Chefs”?
We will have a casual evening of:

  • Chat with Family, Friends & Special Guests
  • Music by Colin Aberdeen
  • Music by Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys (A concert after 8 PM!)
  • Prizes for your Toasts:
    Funniest, Most Sincere, most original
    (Toasts as video, photos or text should be submitted by Sept. 9 by email)

How To Support This Fundraiser:


We are asking for a donation of $15 for the Toast. We will be giving you a Thank-you gift of an official, limited edition, Two Chefs From Above shot glass so you can join in, and toast in style!
Each shot glass is pre-packaged with a bonus Two Chefs From Above sticker, and all the information that you need to join us on Sept. 15 for our private “Toast The Two Chefs” Event. Also, please make sure you follow our Facebook Page for any news

We have two options for donating and getting your shot glass thank-you gift.

Local and Shipped

Local Pick-up in Syracuse , NY Area:

Place your donation online by using the link below. During checkout you will see “Choose An Option”. Click on it and choose the local business where you would like to pick up your shot glass thank-you gift. Just show the business your email receipt, and they will give you the shot glass. It’s that easy! Below is the link for local pick-up donation.

Locations to pick up your Two Chefs From Above shot glass thank-you gift!

Shipping:

We know there are a lot of friends & family that are not local,
and still want to participate and support Two Chefs From Above. Below is the link for making your donation, and getting your thank-you gift shipped to you. There is a $6 shipping charge in addition to your donation.
If you want to make multiple donations to receive extra shot glass thank you gifts, we can ship 2 in the same box for the same shipping fee. Please keep in mind that shipping is more time for us, and if you are local, please choose the option above for a local pickup location

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