Student chefs compete to get their new dishes on school lunch menu

Four student chefs from South Carolina schools competed in their annual "Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown" on Sunday for the opportunity to have their dish added to the school lunch menu.

The Euphoria Greenville festival celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, and the competition, which promotes culinary education throughout local schools, has been running for almost half that time.

"I want (students) to have the best experience when it comes to Greenville County schools," said Chef Dayna Lee, owner of a local restaurant.

"I care about the food that our kids are consuming. I care about the way they think about food. I care about the way they think about their community.”

Each year, students partner with seasoned industry professionals, like Lee, to cook their dishes. The professionals le