RAFFLE
Fill out your name and email below and enter to win! Prizes include:
$50 gift card to our Waliimo pop-up (two available!)
Two tickets to Cooking for a Cause (two pairs available!)
A dozen cookies from our Baking & Pastry Arts class (two available!)
Two dozen handmade pralines (two available!)
NOCHI apron
NOCHI t-shirt
POP-UP
Journey to East Africa at Waliimo (wah-LEE-moh), brought to you by the Spring ‘25 cohort. The rich culinary heritage of Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, and beyond takes center stage - infused with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that define the region. From smoky grilled meats to fragrant rice and coconut-laced stews, Waliimo invites you to gather, share, and savor the unexpected.
The pop-up is open for lunch between May 20 - Jun 13, Tuesday - Friday with seatings between 11 AM - 1 PM.
Net proceeds and donations from the pop-up fuel the NOCHI Scholarship Fund which allows us to open career pathways for students who rely on financial assistance to enroll. You can donate by attending or click here to support from afar!
PRIVATE EVENTS
Planning a get-together, team event, or special celebration? Whether you’re looking for a stylish venue or a hands-on cooking experience, we’ve got you covered. Our event spaces range from the grand and elegant to the cozy and modern—perfect for any vibe. Want something interactive? Our private cooking classes let your group cook alongside our chefs in a professional kitchen, then sit down to enjoy your meal with wine and beer. And since you’re at a culinary school, you know the food and drinks will be top-notch. Whatever the occasion, we’ll make it unforgettable. Let’s start planning!
COOKING FOR A CAUSE
Cooking for a Cause combines a two-week online auction with a culminating in-person shindig. Bid on one-of-a-kind private cooking + mixology classes, dinner parties, and more, hosted by your favorite names in hospitality.
Join us at NOCHI on Wednesday, September 10 (5:30 - 9:00pm CT) for a soirée overlooking the city. The night includes great drinks, live music, an experience-filled silent auction, delectable cuisine and more!
CERT PROGRAM
Our signature six-month certificate programs put aspiring and continuing professionals on the fast track to long-term success. We’ve fused industry-focused training with an intensive but supportive learning environment to offer everything you need to build a successful, lifelong career in the field today—all from our downtown New Orleans campus.
Our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts tracks cover 25 subjects with nearly 650 hours of intensive hands-on instruction.
LEARNING SKILLS FOR LIFE
Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LSFL) Fellowship at NOCHI provides specialized spirits industry skills and develops life skills to help program graduates land high-quality industry jobs within NOCHI and Diageo’s large network of employer partners. There is no cost to participate in this week-long bartending class.
Participants receive hands-on training that covers basic spirits and industry skills, food safety, and other bartending fundamentals. They also receive job readiness training, including a range of important professional skills such as interview preparation and conflict resolution. Fellows can use this program as a launchpad to build careers in the New Orleans food industry and beyond.