Our Impact: Mission Spotlight
Taste Buds Catering: Culinary Skills Meet Entrepreneurship
School/Org
Fossil Ridge High School
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Funding
Impact Fund
Year
2024
What started as freeze-dried candy has grown into a full student-run catering business. In this unified class, students of all ability levels gain real-world kitchen and business experience.
Entrepreneurship and culinary arts come together in a flavorful partnership at Fossil Ridge High School.
The student-run Taste Buds catering and culinary class isn’t just about cooking — it’s about building real, transferable skills. From food safety to industry standards, students gain hands-on experience that prepares them for future careers and sets them up for success well beyond graduation.
It’s a kitchen, a classroom, and a real business, all at once.