You've seen them out there, guiding you to your next tasting, plating alongside world-class chefs, and keeping the Festival running smoothly behind the scenes. This year, more than 1,200 Florida International University students from the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management brought the Festival to life right alongside us.

For these students, the Festival is where it all begins—where passions are discovered and the future of hospitality takes shape.