The Culinary Careers Program (C-CAP) is the original charitable beneficiary of Pizza City Fest L.A.

“Founded in 1990 by culinary educator and cookbook author Richard Grossman, and in partnership with board Co chair Marcus Samuelsson, Culinary Careers Program is a national workforce development nonprofit dedicated to training and supporting the next generation of food and hospitality leaders.”

“C-CAP serves communities across Arizona, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Long Island, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. Their unparalleled network of industry contacts includes renowned chefs, hospitality leaders, restaurants, and hotels.”

Representing C-CAP today is Ruby Propst, the Los Angeles Program Director who continues with us.