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Meet Abijah Sol—A rising culinary star from CAVA!

This young chef from California is turning heads in the kitchen! Don’t miss Abijah Sol’s cook-off episode and your chance to vote for your favorite.

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Introducing Abijah Sol, a 6th grade culinary talent representing California Virtual Academy in this year’s K12 National Cook-Off! Full of enthusiasm and big ideas, Abijah Sol earned a spot as one of the nation’s top five student chefs.

After a tough virtual round, Abijah Sol traveled to Arlington, Virginia, to compete in person at the Kitchen of Purpose. There, he faced the ultimate challenge: create an entrée and dessert using mystery ingredients—on the clock and under pressure!

🎬 Watch the episode!

You’ll love watching Abijah Sol in our five-part series that follows each finalist through this high-energy competition. Expect fierce creativity, big smiles, and amazing food!

🗳️ Your vote counts!

The People’s Choice vote opens July 23–29, 2025, on the K12 Cook-Off website. Show your support and help Abijah Sol win it!

📅 Mark Your Calendar

We’ll announce all the winners on the K12 Cook-Off website on July 31, 2025—be sure to tune in!

Celebrate Abijah Sol’s achievement and join us in cheering him on!

Follow @K12.student for all the latest news about K12 competitions, and email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.