A first of its kind four week immersive boot camp designed to help veterans build meaningful futures through food, business ownership, and community impact.
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Flavor Soldiers was created to give veterans a new mission.
Through hands-on culinary training and practical business development, this program equips participants with the tools to turn a passion for food into a viable business.
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Founded by Chef Michael Feker through the C.H.E.F. Foundation and supported by Bank Five Nine, Flavor Soldiers removes barriers and provides real-world training that leads to action.
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This is not just a cooking class.
This is a pathway to ownership, confidence, and purpose.
Why Flavor Soilders
Many veterans leave service with extraordinary strengths and a desire to continue contributing in meaningful ways. Flavor Soldiers creates a pathway to do exactly that through food, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
Founded by Chef Michael Feker through the C.H.E.F. Foundation and supported by Bank Five Nine, this program combines hands-on culinary training with real-world business education.
Food becomes the foundation.
Ownership becomes the opportunity.
Purpose becomes the outcome.
This program is built to move you from idea to execution.
By the end of four weeks, you will have a clear, actionable roadmap for a food-based venture such as a catering company, food truck, café, pop-up concept, or community initiative.
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You leave with structure.
You leave with clarity.
You leave ready to build.
Culinary Skills
Hands-on training in kitchen operations, menu development, systems, and hospitality standards.
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Business Foundations
Practical instruction in business planning, financial literacy, pricing, and sustainability.
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Brand and Launch Strategy
Guidance in shaping your concept, defining your brand, and preparing for launch.
Built For Those Ready To Build
Veterans who are:
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-Motivated to create something of their own
-Interested in food, hospitality, or entrepreneurship
-Ready to commit to learning and growth
-Prepared to take action
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No previous culinary or business experience is required.
What matters most is commitment and the willingness to step forward and own your next chapter.
Why This Program Stands Apart
Flavor Soldiers is immersive, focused, and built with deep respect for the mindset of those who have served.
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It blends structure with creativity.
Discipline with innovation.
Community with ownership.
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Participants are supported, challenged, and equipped to move confidently into what comes next.
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With partnership support, this program is offered at a significantly reduced cost to remove financial barriers and expand opportunities. Spots are intentionally limited to ensure meaningful mentorship, hands-on guidance, and high-impact learning.
