Great Day LA features Cooking for a Cause!
Our Executive Director Gerald Duhon and Chef Kent LeVan hit the kitchen to cook up a taste of what you’ll find at Cooking for a Cause—and to share more about Kent’s incredible auction item: Dinner and Showtunes with Chef Kent LeVan: A 5-Course Musical Feast for Ten!
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A Great Night Of Food To Benefit NOCHI
In The Kitchen With NOCHI
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Wild Bill Wood Explores the Certificate Program
WGNO stopped by the NOCHI kitchens to learn about NOCHI’s six-month certificate program and get a taste of the delicious results of our students’ hard work.
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NOCHI Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduation
NOCHI proudly celebrated the graduation of its Spring 2025 cohort, with 32students completing the institute’s rigorous certificate programs in Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts. The ceremony, held at NOCHI’s downtown campus, brought together family, friends, and industry supporters for a joyful sendoff to the next generation of culinary and hospitality leaders.
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Ian McNulty Showcases Waliimo
NOLA.com‘s food critic, Ian McNulty, joined our judging panel for the Spring ‘25 cohort pop-up pitches. Read about his experience of the process and what he loved most about the winning concept, Waliimo, when he dined at NOCHI.
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Chef Kalen Gray Talks Strawberries
Culinary Arts Instructor, Kalen Gray, was on Great Day Louisiana to share some strawberry-forward dishes ahead of Strawberry Fest.
A Celebration Of Strawberries In The Kitchen
A Savory Strawberry Dish!
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NOCHI Alum Opening Minnie & John's
Chad Sabatier ‘22 is officially opening his new restaurant, Minnie & John’s, on Oak Street this spring! NOLA.com caught up with him to learn more.
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St. Patrick's Day on Fox 8
Chef Rebecca was on Fox 8 sharing a recipe to help you use all the produce from the St. Patrick's Day parade, as well as an appetizer using Guinness and a mocktail to bring a little green to your day.
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BEEF & VEGETABLE SOUP
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DISHES
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Free Training Supports New Orleans as a Premier Hospitality Destination
Biz New Orleans highlighted the free hospitality trainings NOCHI is hosting it partnership with Sodexo Live! on March 27 and 28th.
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A Taste of New Orleans on TODAY
The TODAY Show's first-ever "Taste of New Orleans" brought the flavors and culture of the city to life, showcasing local culinary talent. This unforgettable event featured four talented chefs who shared their unique stories and mouthwatering creations, offering a true taste of New Orleans.
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Making Our Own King Cake
Chef Zak Miller visited the WWL kitchen to show how to craft your own king cake at home!
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The Dining Lab shines before Superbowl LIX
Emeril and EJ Lagasse taught Olivia Culpo how to make their famous BBQ shrimp in NOCHI’s dining lab for Tubi’s Superbowl Red Carpet. Check out the segment starting at 22:16 in the video below!
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NOCHI partners with global companies to teach hospitality basics
Rich Collins with NOLA.com visited our Howard Ave building and shares insight on what’s happening at NOCHI.
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A Taste of Hospitality on NOLA Now
NOCHI’s Hospitality Liaison, Jet Gauthier, visited the Fox 8 studio to share info about our free upcoming hospitality trainings.
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Baiyū featured on NOLA.com
Ian McNulty of NOLA.com visited our Baiyū student pop-up restaurant and shared how this valuable part of our curriculum supports the New Orleans hospitality industry.
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NOCHI's cooking for a cause supporting future chefs of New Orleans
NOCHI's Executive Director, Gerald Duhon, sat down with WWL to share more info about our annual fundraiser: Cooking for a Cause.
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Aspiring New Orleans chefs head to Walt Disney World to learn from Disney Culinary Team
WGNO saw off the group of 24 young, aspiring chefs from New Orleans as they headed to Walt Disney World to learn from the Disney Culinary Team.
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Great Day Louisiana Features Manolete
Chef Blair was joined by Culinary Arts student, Finnegan McDaniel, and Baking & Pastry Arts student, Raley Curry, in the WWL studio to showcase a few of Manolete’s dishes!
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Manolete on NOLA Now
Chef Instructor Chef Kent LeVan and Culinary Arts student Christian Lopez visited the NOLA Now kitchen to showcase the seafood paella being served at the June '24 cohort's pop-up, Manolete.
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La Petite Grocery Announces Scholarship Fund in Partnership with NOCHI
La Petite Grocery has established an annual, needs-based scholarship to support students pursuing a certificate in NOCHI’s Culinary Arts or Baking & Pastry Arts certificate program!
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Explore the Flavors of Spain with the Next NOCHI Pop-Up
New Orleans Magazine shares information about how to visit our next student pop-up!
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