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From Niagara to the world: NC student represents Canada at Young Chef Olympiad

Emma Biro is going the distance to test her skills on the world stage. The Culinary Management (Co-op) student will represent Canada at the twelfth annual…

January 30, 2026Campus Update, Culinary, Culinary, School of Culinary Arts Read more
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Save the date: Chef Marc Lepine takes the culinary stage Jan. 26

Tickets are sizzling hot for the next installment of NC’s Chef Signature Series. Award-winning Ottawa-based Chef Marc Lepine is bringing his innovative,…

December 9, 2025Announcements, Campus Update, Culinary, Culinary, School of Culinary Arts Read more
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Homecoming awaits Chef Vish Mayekar with sold-out Benchmark event

Returning to Niagara College to headline a sold-out dinner event will be a “full circle moment” for Chef Vish Mayekar – a true testament to…

November 7, 2025Campus Update, Culinary, Development and Alumni Relations, School of Culinary Arts Read more
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Culinary students get taste of inspiration from Chef Zach Keeshig

Students from NC’s School of Culinary Arts recently had the chance to cook up a storm alongside one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs. Chef Zach…

October 9, 2025Campus Update, Culinary, School of Culinary Arts Read more
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A Chef’s Journey Featured Alumni: Quentin Petkovich

Culinary Management graduate Quentin Petkovich will join one of his former NC professors in the Benchmark kitchen on March 22 as a featured alumnus for A…

May 21, 2025Alumni Relations, Culinary, My People, School of Culinary Arts Read more
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A Chef’s Journey features Scott Baechler May 8

Chef Professor Scott Baechler is ready to steal the Benchmark spotlight. On May 8, he will take over the on-campus restaurant for what promises to be an…

May 2, 2025Campus Update, Culinary, News Releases Read more
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A Chef’s Journey Featured Alumni: RJ Fortes

Since he graduated from NC a decade ago, RJ Fortes has sharpened his culinary skills at several reputable fine dining establishments in Toronto and New York…

May 2, 2025Alumni Relations, Culinary, My People Read more
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Snapshots: A Chef’s Journey with Riley Bennett

Chef Professor Riley Bennett was in the spotlight as the latest headliner for A Chef’s Journey. Held April 24 at Benchmark, the sold-out evening event in…

May 1, 2025Culinary Read more
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A Chef’s Journey Featured Alumni: Robbie Aggarwal

When he was a student in NC’s Culinary Management and Food Technology program (Class of 2016), Robbie Aggarwal was on the world stage competing as a…

January 17, 2025Alumni Relations, Culinary, Encore - Alumni in the News, My People Read more

Chef Mertens sets itinerary for fun, interactive culinary journey 

There won’t be any rules against playing with your food when Chef Professor Olaf Mertens takes over Benchmark restaurant for what promises to be an…

January 17, 2025Alumni Relations, Campus Update, Culinary, Development and Alumni Relations, News Releases, School of Culinary Arts, School of Wine, Beer, and Spirits Read more
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