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Cooking for a Cause Is Heating Up to Aid the Hospitality Biz
Cooking for a Cause Is Heating Up to Aid the Hospitality Biz

We’ve teamed up with some of the city’s most famous chefs to host Cooking for a Cause, a virtual auction offering unparalleled experiences with some of the top names in hospitality.

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 17, 2020CFAC
NOCHI Recognized Among Top Cooking Schools in U.S.
NOCHI Recognized Among Top Cooking Schools in U.S.

Where Y’at celebrates our top-ranking certificate program, participation in the COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program, and HOSP training, saying, “it is no surprise that NOCHI has ranked so highly, given its prominence in education as well as charity in our community.”

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 17, 2020Certificate Program
Cooking for a Cause in Country Roads
Cooking for a Cause in Country Roads

“NOCHI, the nonprofit that trains culinary students as well as future restaurant hospitality leaders in New Orleans, will host Cooking for a Cause: a virtual auction with the aim of providing once-in-a-lifetime experiences with celebrity chefs and more while supporting the nonprofit.”

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 16, 2020CFAC
Recapping Our Online Professional Development Series with WRRC
Recapping Our Online Professional Development Series with WRRC

We partnered with the Washington Red Raspberry Commission to curate and host a six-week continuing education series featuring baking and mixology professionals from across New Orleans. It was delicious!

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 15, 2020
We're One of America's Top Culinary Schools!
We're One of America's Top Culinary Schools!

FSR named us to their list of top American culinary schools dedicated to training the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 8, 2020
Buzz About Our First Fundraiser!
Buzz About Our First Fundraiser!

Cooking for a Cause is a fundraiser tailored to the times, where auctiongoers can bid on unparalleled private classes with some of the top names in hospitality.

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Jessica SigmundssonAugust 31, 2020CFAC
Meals Available for New Orleans Families
Meals Available for New Orleans Families

Learn more about the COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program, conceptualized by Mayor Cantrell, from one of our partners at Chef’s Brigade.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 17, 2020Relief Work
Mass Feeding Initiative Helps Neighbors & Restaurants
Mass Feeding Initiative Helps Neighbors & Restaurants

Ian McNulty covers our meal assistance program, which not only serves community members in need but also brings new business to struggling restaurants.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 10, 2020Relief Work
Apply for Meals Through Our COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program
Apply for Meals Through Our COVID-19 Meal Assistance Program

If you or anyone you know are in need of food, call 311 or go to nola.gov/311 to apply for the program.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 10, 2020Relief Work
HOSP Makes the Morning News!
HOSP Makes the Morning News!

Learn more about HOSP, our online training for Hospitality Operators, Staff & Patrons, and how we’re bringing together the latest guidelines and best practices for a safe reopening.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 10, 2020Relief Work
Things We Adore: NOCHI Together Membership!
Things We Adore: NOCHI Together Membership!

Now, you can support our livestream classes with a one-month membership that includes unlimited access (and a members-only red apron!).

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 9, 2020
N.O., FEMA, Restaurants Work Together to Provide Meal Assistance
N.O., FEMA, Restaurants Work Together to Provide Meal Assistance

Through a coalition of over 100 restaurants, our program will supply fresh, nutritious meals to up to 30,000 vulnerable residents per day.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 9, 2020Relief Work
Learn About Our Citywide Mass Feeding Initiative
Learn About Our Citywide Mass Feeding Initiative

We've teamed up with the City of New Orleans, Chef's Brigade, and Revolution Foods to deliver meals to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 9, 2020Relief Work
Staycation with Our Livestream Cooking Classes
Staycation with Our Livestream Cooking Classes

New Orleans Magazine gives some stay-at-home love to NOCHI Together, our virtual cooking series featuring guest chefs. (Sign up here!)

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 9, 2020
On the Future of Hands-On Culinary Training
On the Future of Hands-On Culinary Training

Eater interviewed NOCHI, Johnson & Wales, Institute of Culinary Education, and other culinary schools to take a closer look at how industry training will adapt to COVID-19.

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Jessica SigmundssonJune 12, 2020Certificate Program
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
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What an unforgettable night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Cooking for a Cause presented by @hancockwhitney: our alumni chefs, sponsors, and student volunteers to every guest who filled the room with so much energy and generosity. Bec
Didn't get a chance to join the fun at last night's Cooking for a Cause? There's still time to get in on the action with our auction:⁠
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Thanks to our presenting sponsor and donor, @hancockwhitney, you can bid on the Saints vs. Giants Game Day Experi
Something’s simmering… 👀 Chef Susan Spicer is cooking up a surprise for tonight’s Cooking for a Cause presented by @hancockwhitney! Guests are in for a one-of-a-kind taste you won’t want to miss.⁠
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See you tonight for food,
Learn from the best, then savor every bite! The Cooking for a Cause auction is serving up once-in-a-lifetime experiences that blend hands-on learning with unforgettable dining:⁠
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🥂 Cook alongside James Beard Award–winning Chef Nina Compton at
Ready to raise a glass for a great cause? The Cooking for a Cause auction is packed with unforgettable wine experiences!⁠
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🍇 Sip your way through France’s finest with a private tasting for 10 hosted by Keife & Co. in NOCHI’s RNDC Be
Big thanks to @malikontv and @greatdaylouisiana for having NOCHI on this week! 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&rs

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