July 9, 2025
Ma. Edna Soledad Gonzales-Blancaflor, M.A.
School Director
EDNAS School Dagupan
RE: Proposal for Cookfest 2025
Dear Ma’am,
Warm greetings!
In celebration of Nutrition Month 2025, we respectfully submit for your
approval the proposal to conduct Cookfest 2025 on July 25, 2025, from
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the EDNAS School Gymnasium.
Theme:
“Savoring Health: Promoting Nutrition Through Traditional Filipino
Dishes!”
Aligned with the DepEd National Nutrition Month Theme:
"Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!"
Subtheme: “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain,
Karapatan Natin!”
This activity aims to celebrate the richness of Filipino culinary heritage while
promoting nutrition, food security, and healthy eating habits among
students.
Objectives:
Promote nutritious and balanced eating through traditional Filipino
cuisine
Foster teamwork, creativity, and food safety practices
Deepen awareness of Filipino culture through culinary expression
Encourage cooking as a valuable life skill
Participants:
All classes from Grades 7 to 12 will form one team each. Every team will be
composed of the following:
1 Head Chef – leads food preparation and explains the dish
2 Assistant Cooks – assist in cooking and plating
1 Cleaner – ensures sanitation and hygiene
4 Booth and Table Designers – handle setup and decoration
Mechanics:
Each team must prepare a Three-Course Filipino Meal:
o 1 Main Dish
o 1 Dessert
o 1 Nutritious Drink
Budget Limit: ₱1,000 per team
Time Allotment:
o 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Cooking and preparation
o 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Presentation and judging
A surprise ingredient will be revealed at the start, which must be
creatively incorporated into the main dish.
Each team will present their dish to the panel of judges, highlighting
both cultural significance and nutritional value.
Booths must reflect traditional Filipino design elements, judged in
a separate category.
Judging Criteria:
Main Dish Evaluation (Three-Course Meal):
Taste and Flavor – 30%
Presentation and Creativity – 20%
Use of Secret Ingredient – 15%
Teamwork and Coordination – 15%
Sanitation and Cleanliness – 10%
Cultural Connection – 10%
Total: 100%
Booth and Table Presentation:
Creativity and Aesthetic Appeal – 40%
Cultural Representation – 30%
Theme Consistency – 30%
Total: 100%
Special Features:
Live Cooking Stations per team
Booth Decoration Contest
Cultural and Nutritional Dish Presentations
Judges’ Q&A for student engagement and culinary reasoning
Exciting Awards and Recognitions
Awards:
Best Dish of the Day
Most Creative Presentation
Best in Teamwork
Clean Kitchen Award
Certificates and small tokens will be given to winners to recognize their
efforts and encourage future participation.
We are confident that Cookfest 2025 will be a fun, meaningful, and
educational experience for our learners, enriching their knowledge of
nutrition, culture, and collaboration.
We hope for your favorable consideration and approval.
Thank you very much for your support.
Respectfully yours,
_____________________
TLE Teacher
EDNAS School __________
