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La Petite Grocery Announces Scholarship Fund in Partnership with NOCHI
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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Jessica SigmundssonMay 10, 2024Certificate Program
Explore the Flavors of Spain with the Next NOCHI Pop-Up
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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Jessica SigmundssonApril 29, 2024Pop-up, Certificate Program
Commander’s Palace visits WVUE for Chef’s Table Auction
Commander’s Palace visits WVUE for Chef’s Table Auction

NOCHI co-founder and board president, Ti Martin, and Chef Meg Bickford visited the Fox 8 studio for a cooking demonstration and to promote their auction of a Jazz Fest chef’s table to support NOCHI.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 23, 2024
NOCHI celebrates TODAY with Hoda & Jenna's 5th Anniversary
NOCHI celebrates TODAY with Hoda & Jenna's 5th Anniversary

To celebrate, Chef Denaé Reddick, a member of NOCHI’s inaugural Baking & Pastry cohort, returned to the Leventhal lab to craft a cake for a surprise presentation on their show. With assistance from the class of June ‘24, this three-tiered Funfetti confection was baked, constructed and decorated over three days before its grand debut.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 12, 2024Certificate Program, Alumni
2024 BizBash 40 Under 40: Michelle Dunnick
2024 BizBash 40 Under 40: Michelle Dunnick

BizBash’s 2024 40 Under 40 feature highlights 40 standout event professionals under 40 whose impact within the industry knows no bounds. Our Director of Events and Social Impact, Michelle Dunnick, was included in this year’s group of prestigious individuals!

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 9, 2024
Chefs Alexandra Yanes and Alina Hernandez lead NOCHI Latin and Caribbean pop-up Bamba
Chefs Alexandra Yanes and Alina Hernandez lead NOCHI Latin and Caribbean pop-up Bamba

Will Coviello with the Gambit sat down with two students with our March ‘24 cohort to talk about their pop-up, Bamba!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 27, 2024Pop-up, Certificate Program
A Guide To Using The 12 Different Types Of Salt
A Guide To Using The 12 Different Types Of Salt

Chef Zak Miller stopped by Great Day Louisiana to share the best uses for the different varieties of salt!

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Jessica SigmundssonNovember 27, 2023Certificate Program
NOCHI alumni opening bakery in Bayou St. John
NOCHI alumni opening bakery in Bayou St. John

Ian McNulty highlights Martha Gilreath’s new brick & mortar location for her bakery, Nolita!

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Jessica SigmundssonOctober 6, 2023
Chef Rebecca Talks CFAC on FOX8
Chef Rebecca Talks CFAC on FOX8

Chef Rebecca showcased some of the recipes you can anticipate experiencing at Cooking for a Cause on Sept 20!

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 14, 2023CFAC
The auction for this culinary school is a wish book of experiences
The auction for this culinary school is a wish book of experiences

Ian McNulty explores the auction items for the third annual Cooking for a Cause fundraiser, supporting NOCHI’s hospitality programs, continuing education and community initiatives.

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Jessica SigmundssonSeptember 13, 2023CFAC
T'Mazza offers North African flavors for NOCHI dining lab
T'Mazza offers North African flavors for NOCHI dining lab

The September ‘23 cohort is focusing on the flavors of North Africa for their capstone pop-up, featured in NOLA.com.

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Jessica SigmundssonJuly 28, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Têt Marché Pop-Up Begins May 16 at NOCHI
Têt Marché Pop-Up Begins May 16 at NOCHI

It’s that time of year again: Biz New Orleans featured our upcoming pop-up, Têt Marché!

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Jessica SigmundssonMay 8, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Sharyn Booker Will Lead NOCHI Fundraising Efforts
Sharyn Booker Will Lead NOCHI Fundraising Efforts

Biz New Orleans featured our new Director of Development, Sharyn Booker! Prior to joining the NOCHI team, she served as donor relations associate at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, development manager for the NOCCA Foundation, and as development assistant at the NOCCA Institute.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 13, 2023
After battling addiction, Martha finds second chance in the kitchen
After battling addiction, Martha finds second chance in the kitchen

NOCHI alumni Chef Martha Gilreath sat down with Karen Swensen to share her journey that led to culinary school and beyond. See her inspirational story on the TODAY Show with Hoda & Jenna.

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Jessica SigmundssonApril 7, 2023Certificate Program, Alumni
Chef Whitney Myers is in the WWLTV kitchen
Chef Whitney Myers is in the WWLTV kitchen

NOCHI Alumn Whitney Myers was in the WWL TV studio to share some of her Mardi Gras spirit!

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Jessica SigmundssonFebruary 16, 2023Certificate Program, Alumni
NOCHI graduating class opens pop-up Indian restaurant Sai this week
NOCHI graduating class opens pop-up Indian restaurant Sai this week

Will Coviello stopped by NOCHI to speak with the team that created this February’s pop-up concept and what inspired their pitch.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 30, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Sai, An Indian Cuisine Pop-Up by NOCHI’s March ’23 Cohort, Opens Feb. 3
Sai, An Indian Cuisine Pop-Up by NOCHI’s March ’23 Cohort, Opens Feb. 3

From MyNewOrleans: “ Sai (SAA-iy), a pop-up journey down the Silk Road to India, will open at the downtown campus on select dates from Feb. 3-15.”

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 23, 2023Pop-up, Certificate Program
Next Generation of All-Star Chefs Being Trained at NOCHI
Next Generation of All-Star Chefs Being Trained at NOCHI

Biz New Orleans chatted with Gerald Duhon about the work that NOCHI does in the community and his vision for our future.

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Jessica SigmundssonJanuary 3, 2023Certificate Program
A Sweet Real Estate Deal
A Sweet Real Estate Deal

NOCHI teamed up with our new neighbors, the Tulane School of Architecture, for a gingerbread competition! NOLA.com stopped by to check out the progress and admire the final results.

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Jessica SigmundssonDecember 21, 2022Certificate Program
Gerald Duhon Named NOCHI Executive Director
Gerald Duhon Named NOCHI Executive Director

It’s official! Gerald Duhon has joined NOCHI as Executive Director. Learn more about his role at Biz New Orleans.

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Jessica SigmundssonDecember 19, 2022
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For Sasha Nicholas, food connects generations and cultures. It’s the bridge between where she’s from and where she’s going.⁠
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With support from Jefferson Parish and her time at NOCHI, this young mother is transforming her passion i
NOCHI alum Riham Abdeljabar embodies the connection between culture, craft, and community.⁠
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Now part of the team at @dakarnola, she’s channeling her Palestinian heritage, her NOCHI training, and her passion for hospitality into every service.
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