Niagara College’s Culinary Arts students have been hard at work this semester, refining their culinary craft, experimenting with flavours and mastering innovative food techniques. As they progress through their studies, students in the Integrated Contemporary Food Production (CULN 134) course are preparing to showcase their talents through exciting, on-campus events: the In-Lab Receptions and the Final Exam lunches and dinners.
In the CULN 134 course, students learn how culinary techniques and styles are ever-changing due to increased globalization. They get to modify, preserve, and create unique contemporary products and ingredients for use in modern culinary applications.
These events provide Culinary students with practical experience, allowing them to demonstrate their skills and creativity in real-world settings, and ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to not only enjoy delicious food made on campus but also to learn about the intricate processes behind each dish and witness the students’ culinary skills in action.
In-Lab Receptions
At the In-Lab Receptions, attendees will join students in their culinary lab to taste the delicious dishes they create. All food will be proudly crafted by the students in the Integrated CULN 134 course, under the guidance of their Chef Professors. Guests will have the opportunity to see the students cook in action, preparing small-bite dishes and educating guests on the processes involved at various live-action food stations.
Menu Highlights:
- Fresh Ground Beef & Black Bean Mushroom Burgers
- Carrot Lox
- Pork Belly Bao Bun
- Seared Scallop on Fennel Citrus Salad
- Build-a-Doughnut Station
Event Details:
- Dates: October 1 and 10
- Times: Afternoon reception runs from10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and evening reception from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Room HT112 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- Ticket Price: $25 + tax for all-you-can-eat.
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Final Exam Lunch and Dinners
The Final Exam Lunch and Dinners offer guests a unique opportunity to join Culinary students in real-time for their final exam assessment. This ‘live action’ exam will see students planning, preparing, and serving a family-style Harvest Fest menu in NC’s Benchmark dining room. Guests will dine in a banquet setting, acting as real customers to taste and critique the students’ dishes, while chef professors will oversee and evaluate their performance throughout the event.
Menu Highlights:
- Reception:
- Beef & Planted Black Bean Burgers
- Salmon & Carrot Lox on Rosti Potatoes
- Family Style Dinner:
- Beets & Kale Salad:
- Oktoberfest Cabbage, warm Maple Chili Brussels Sprouts, Rainbow Carrots and Spinach
- Roast Potato Garlic Soup
- Fish & Crisps
- Pork Schnitzel, Vindaloo, Tourtiere Pie & Planted:
- Basmati Rice, Mini Golden Potatoes, Harvest Vegetables
- Carrot Cake, Apple Pie, local Ice Cream
- Beets & Kale Salad:
- Take Away Course:
- Doughnuts
Event Details:
- Dates: October 8 and 17
- Times: Lunches will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinners from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Benchmark dining room at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Ticket Price: $45 + tax.
- Purchase Tickets:
- Additional Info: A cash bar will be available. Menu options are subject to change.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to support NC students and experience the culinary skills of our emerging chefs.
