What's Cooking?—Master Chef presents
Virtual Cooking Classes
with Chef Luca Manfe
winner of Master Chef Season 4
What's Cooking?—Master Chef presents
Virtual Cooking Classes
with Chef Luca Manfe winner of Master Chef Season 4
What's Cooking?—Master Chef presents
Virtual Cooking Classes
with Chef Luca Manfe winner of Master Chef Season 4
How to attend a class
- Visit forcesupport.awardsplatform.com
- Register for an account or sign in.
- Ensure the “Enter” tab is selected at the top of the page.
- Click the ‘Start entry’ button.
- Under the ‘Contest & category’ field, select ‘What’s Cooking?— Master Chef’
- Select the class you want to attend.
- Fill in your Installation name and the number of attendees.
- Click ‘Submit entry’ at the bottom of the form.
- You’re done! You should receive a confirmation email once your submission is entered.
Entry Notes:
- Registration will close Friday before each respective class. (See class schedule for dates)
- Zoom info will be sent out the day before each event.
- Submit one entry for every class you want to attend.
- Sponsor will not accept entries via any other means.
Giveaway
Win a private cooking class with Luca Manfe
During each virtual cooking event, the Air Force Services Center will give away a one-on-one virtual private cooking class with Luca Manfe (total of 12). Participants must attend the entire event and turn their camera on to be entered into a chance to win the giveaway. Participants are only allowed to win one giveaway for the whole program. When a participant wins, they must provide their full name, birth date, address, and social security number to claim the prize. Not providing this information will disqualify the participant from winning the giveaway
Class Schedule
| Class | Dish | Date & Time | Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Steak Night | Sat, 03 May @ 1600 CT | Fri, 02 May |
| 02 | Strawberry Tiramisu | Sat, 31 May @ 1600 CT | Fri, 30 May |
| 03 | Crispy Salmon | Sat, 14 Jun @ 1600 CT | Fri, 13 Jun |
| 04 | Pork Chops | Sat, 12 Jul @ 1600 CT | Fri, 11 Jul |
| 05 | Fried Shrimp Taco | Sun, 20 Jul @ 1300 CT | Fri, 18 Jul |
| 06 | Lobster Fettuccini | Sat, 09 Aug @ 1600 CT | Fri, 08 Aug |
| 07 | Short Ribs | Sun, 07 Sep @ 1400 CT | Fri, 05 Sep |
| 08 | Veal | Sat, 11 Oct @ 1600 CT | Fri, 10 Oct |
| 09 | Eggs Benedict | Sun, 02 Nov @ 1200 CT | Fri, 31 Oct |
| 10 | Fish and Chips | Sat, 22 Nov @ 1600 CT | Fri, 21 Nov |
| 11 | Soufflé & Éclairs | Sun, 14 Dec @ 1300 CT | Fri, 12 Dec |
| 12 | Rack of Lamb | Sat, 10 Jan 2026 @ 1600 CT | Fri, 09 Jan |
Date: 03 May @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 02 May @1200 CT
Date: 31 May @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 30 May @1200 CT
Date: 14 Jun @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 13 Jun @1200 CT
Date: 12 Jul @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 11 Jul @1200 CT
Date: 20 Jul @1300 CT
Reg Closes: 19 Jul @1200 CT
Date: 09 Aug @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 08 Aug @1200 CT
Date: 07 Sep @1400 CT
Reg Closes: 06 Sep @1200 CT
Date: 11 Oct @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 10 Oct @1200 CT
Date: 02 Nov @1200 CT
Reg Closes: 01 Nov @1200 CT
Date: 22 Nov @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 21 Nov @1200 CT
Date: 14 Dec @1300 CT
Reg Closes: 13 Dec @1200 CT
Date: 10 Jan 2026 @1600 CT
Reg Closes: 09 Jan 2026 @1200 CT
Gala Dinner
Your installation can win an in-person gala dinner cooked by Master Chef Luca Manfe
Two installations have the chance to receive an in-person gala dinner cooked by Master Chef Luca Manfe. Installations will receive one raffle ticket per every 10 people that participate from their base; these tickets will be added to a drawing for the gala dinner. After the final class, Chef Luca will do a drawing to choose the two installations. The gala dinner will be for 25 participants and their plus ones for a max of 50 participants. The participants will be decided by the installation and Air Force Services Program Manager.
Eligibility
Your installation can win an in-person gala dinner cooked by Master Chef Luca Manfe
- Authorized patrons (AF) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Programs (IAW AFI 34-101) Air Force Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Programs and use Eligibility) are eligibility to participate in the Air Force Art Contest.
- Each person who participates must be a DoD ID cardholder.
- Each person who participates in the virtual classes must provide their installation.
Sponsor/Point of Contact
- For questions or concerns regarding the What’s Cooking? program, please contact Ms. Abigail Pollard at abigail.pollard.1@us.af.mil.
- For questions or issues regarding the Force Support Awards Platform, please contact Ms. Emanuelle Guzman at emanuelle.guzman@us.af.mil.
