George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

Big news for Ontario’s wine lovers and future industry leaders! 🍷

Starting August 2025, George Brown College will be one of the first in Toronto to offer the prestigious WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines — a globally recognized, expert-level qualification and a major step toward becoming a Master of Wine. 🌎✨

This new part-time, two-year program will be hosted by our Centre of Excellence for Wine & Beverage and taught by some of the country’s top wine educators — including two of Canada’s Masters of Wine.

Ready to take your wine education to the next level? Applications are now open for our inaugural cohort of just 24 students.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mwJPc4

On April 23, we had the honour of hosting the George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts award ceremony - a celebration of student excellence. A heartfelt thank-you to the incredible donors who make it all possible.

Your support is helping shape the future of the hospitality industry, one student at a time. 🍽️🎓

Thinking about levelling up your kitchen game? Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been cooking casually for years, Continuing Education Classics at George Brown College are the perfect next step. 👩‍🍳

From Culinary Arts I and Baking Arts to Wines I, these stand-by courses get you in a professional kitchen with expert chefs and sommeliers who know exactly how to help you sharpen your skills (and your knives).

It’s not just about following a recipe - it’s about understanding the why behind it, learning how to freestyle it, and building habits that actually stick. Plus, you take home everything you make! 🥘🧁

Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4jZnfqr

Introducing Citronino! 🍋🍸

Working alongside Reid's Distillery, the George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts school was able to turn 100lbs of fruit waste into a sustainable alcoholic beverage named Citronino. Learn about the process and factors that drove this initiative:

home Experience the magic of George Brown College and Reid's Distillery as they introduce Citronino, a sustainable alcoholic beverage made from 100 lbs of fruit waste. Indulge in a delightful 3-course sit-down dinner, featuring sustainable food and beverage me

It's all about the presentation. ✨

Students in our ConEd Food Styling course have the opportunity to develop their skills in presenting food for both traditional and new media, gaining essential knowledge of techniques used in today’s modern workplace.

We had a fantastic time with this year's students and are excited to welcome another great group next year!

Happy ! 💜👩‍🍳

Today, we celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of culinary and hospitality at George Brown College—from our talented students to our inspiring faculty. Your passion, skills, and leadership make our industry stronger every day!

Grapeful for good wine. 🍷🍇

The Chefs' House had the distinct pleasure of hosting three Ontario Wine Awards winners from Prince Edward County, including: Three Dog Winery, Closson Chase Vineyards and Huff Estates Winery.

The evening featured a four-course wine pairing dinner with premium, small-batch wines from each winery. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this night a success. ✨

Professor and Chef, Warren Ford is a beacon of inspiration and possibility for aspiring young Black professionals entering the hospitality and culinary arts industry. With a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, he is passionate about empowering students to embrace and celebrate their culture and heritage through the art of cooking.

His recent leadership in the Black Futures Month kick-off event, Roots and Recipes, serves as a powerful testament to his mission of nurturing talent, promoting cultural pride, and making a lasting impact on the culinary community.

Read the full article:

Breaking barriers and building futures: Chef Warren Ford's culinary journey at George Brown College (GBC) The aroma of possibility fills the culinary classrooms where Chef Warren Ford teaches, a space where passion, heritage, and professional excellence converge.