Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Culinary Arts & Kitchen Modernization

The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District was awarded a Career Technical Education Facilities Program (CTEFP) grant. The funds were used to convert existing classroom and kitchen spaces into state-of-the-art culinary teaching and food production facility for students enrolled in the Restaurant Occupations program, equipping them with career-ready job skills. The project consisted of a complete gut and remodeled of the existing kitchen, classroom, and dining lounge, turning them into a world-class culinary teaching facility. As a nod to the signature cuisine of the valley, a professional barbecue was also included in the design.