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NOCHI
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Women Leading Through COVID-19
Women Leading Through COVID-19

NOCHI Executive Director Leah Sarris was featured in Biz New Orleans’ inspiring round-up of NOLA women leading their organizations through COVID-19.

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Jessica SigmundssonMay 5, 2020
How to Support NOLA Chefs & Food Organizations
How to Support NOLA Chefs & Food Organizations

New Orleans & Co. featured us alongside several cookbooks from local chefs — because quarantine is the perfect time to brush up on NOLA cooking.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 7, 2020
Chefs Offer Online Cooking Demos During Coronavirus Pandemic
Chefs Offer Online Cooking Demos During Coronavirus Pandemic

We’re thrilled to be featured in Food & Wine alongside Jose Andres, Massimo Battura, and Antoni from Queer Eye.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 4, 2020
Date Night Activities in the Time of Social Distancing
Date Night Activities in the Time of Social Distancing

myNewOrleans.com is offering some inspiration for cooking couples to stay inspired.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 3, 2020
Let's Learn Something (Without Leaving the Couch)
Let's Learn Something (Without Leaving the Couch)

Very Local New Orleans spotlights us in a round-up of new ways to learn while we’re all in quarantine.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 3, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Efforts at NOCHI on WWL-TV
COVID-19 Relief Efforts at NOCHI on WWL-TV

We're honored to be a part of relief efforts from our friends at HandsOn NOLA and World Central Kitchen as they deliver meals to seniors across New Orleans.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 1, 2020Relief Work
Where Y'At Gives Our Zoom Classes Some Love
Where Y'At Gives Our Zoom Classes Some Love

Whether you’re planning healthy pantry meals, figuring out how to cook with kids, or just looking to master a technique on your bucket list, our classes are for you.

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 26, 2020
"Cooking in Quarantine" Featured in Southern Living!
"Cooking in Quarantine" Featured in Southern Living!

The “Cooking in Quarantine” class series is designed to spark inspiration and foster connection in these times of isolation.

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 25, 2020
"Cooking in Quarantine" on NOLA.com
"Cooking in Quarantine" on NOLA.com

Our classes “focus on creative and resourceful ‘pantry cooking’ for healthful meals, with ideas for cooking with kids and improvising with ingredients. The school is pitching the series as ‘office hours meets supper club,’ with feedback from viewers helping direct the sessions and future editions.”

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 25, 2020
We're Bringing Cooking Classes Online In Response to COVID-19
We're Bringing Cooking Classes Online In Response to COVID-19

Now more than ever, food isn’t just sustenance—it’s a source of comfort and community. That’s why we’re going live for office-hours-meets-supper-club hosted by our very own chefs.

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Jessica SigmundssonMarch 23, 2020
From Food to Design, This is the Ultimate New Orleans Guide
From Food to Design, This is the Ultimate New Orleans Guide

“NOCHI’s goal is to make culinary school accessible and affordable for the masses, offering a 5-month intensive program. For the hobby chef, NOCHI offers enthusiast courses to those that want to train like a pro and have fun while doing it.” Thanks, Rue Mag!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 20, 2020Certificate Program, Enthusiast
NOCHI Earns a Spot in NOLA's Top Cooking Classes
NOCHI Earns a Spot in NOLA's Top Cooking Classes

“While these classes are suitable for all skill levels, the professional surroundings, equipment, and chefs make NOCHI especially appealing for experienced cooks.”

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 17, 2020Enthusiast
More Love for our Valentine's Day Class
More Love for our Valentine's Day Class

Thanks for the love in this killer round-up, Eater NOLA!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 6, 2020
Celebrate Black History Month at NOCHI
Celebrate Black History Month at NOCHI

Learn more about our rum-centric cocktail class and Holy Spirits Happy Hour, hosted by Cocktails by POP, in this Black History Month roundup.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020
How to Spend Valentine's Day in New Orleans
How to Spend Valentine's Day in New Orleans

GoNOLA showed our special enthusiast class some love on their V-Day roundup.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020Enthusiast
It'll Be A Festive February with Our Themed Classes
It'll Be A Festive February with Our Themed Classes

We’ve planned special enthusiast classes and brought in guest instructors to celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras. Join us!

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020Enthusiast
James Beard Foundation's Taste America Is Coming to NOCHI
James Beard Foundation's Taste America Is Coming to NOCHI

Raising the Bar, featuring local chefs and mixologists, is headed our way February 13.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2020
A Closer Look at Learning Skills for Life
A Closer Look at Learning Skills for Life

“The point of this program is to help people who have been struggling to get jobs because they don’t have the funds or access to training programs to get jobs in the industry.”

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 22, 2020LSFL, Diageo
The Inaugural Learning Skills for Life Kicks Off!
The Inaugural Learning Skills for Life Kicks Off!

Learn about our first class, special guest instructors, and industry partners.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 14, 2020LSFL, Diageo
Executive Director Leah Sarris' Morning Routine
Executive Director Leah Sarris' Morning Routine

Never a dull moment in Leah’s day! Here’s a morning in the life of our leader.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 13, 2020
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Hannah Poole turned a home-baking hustle into the start of a pâtisserie dream and NOCHI was her launchpad. She came here to deepen her skills, master the “why” behind each recipe, and tackle the business side of building her own bak
Need some help on with cooking your Thanksgiving dinner? Call into WDSU tomorrow evening and speak with NOCHI chef instructors on their Thanksgiving Rescue Hotline!⁠
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Call (504) 679-0712 between 4 - 6:30 PM to get your culinary questions answered by
Join the next class in our Chef Instructor Series this Sunday!⁠
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In this Thanksgiving Sides class, Chef Rebecca Klaskala will take you beyond the recipes to master the techniques that make holiday favorites truly shine. Learn how to cook silky garli
This season, treat yourself (or someone you love) to a handmade pie crafted by NOCHI’s talented students and alumni! A limited number of pies will be baked - once they’re gone, they’re gone.⁠
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Each pie is lovingly prepared in the N
From growing up in a kitchen inspired by her self-taught chef father to finding her own rhythm at NOCHI, Leslie Jarreau has turned her lifelong love of cooking into a clear career path. ⁠
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She came to NOCHI to understand the why behind the food - th
Great things are happening at NOCHI!⁠
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We are now officially accredited by the Council on Occupational Education! We’re proud to be the only nationally accredited culinary school in New Orleans. This achievement affirms the strength of our pro

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