Culinary Arts - South Texas College

09/23/2026

First catering of the semester: SUCCESS! 🎉
Chef Valeria’s catering class brought a little taste of Italy right to campus with our “Italian to Go” boxes. From savory chorizo bolognese ravioli to pistachio and raspberry cream-filled donuts, this menu was absolutely unforgettable.
Take a look at what our talented students cooked up! Which dish do you wish you had on your plate right now?👇

08/30/2026

Welcome back to the kitchens! Week 1 is in the books.
Cake Decorating 2 is officially in session, and Chef Larissa started week one with a mini cake challenge. Stay tuned for our upcoming creations! 🎂🍰

08/21/2026

Congratulations, Paula. We are ready to welcome you and the rest of our students back next week.

🧁 No distance is too great when you’re chasing a dream! 💙

For Paola Cantu, pursuing her passion for baking means making the commute from Matamoros to STC’s Mid-Valley and Pecan campuses. 💙💛🐾
Through our Culinary Arts program, she’s turning that dedication into the skills she needs to build a future in the culinary world. 👩‍🍳✨

🔗 Read her story: https://news.southtexascollege.edu/baking-her-way-towards-a-dream/

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Bringing a little extra sweetness to the kitchen today! 🍬
We were honored to host Alondra, owner of Jr's Cotton Candy Cravings LLC, for our Chocolate & Confections class. From the history of this nostalgic treat to the art of the perfect spin, our students got a front-row seat to the world of entrepreneurship. Swipe to see our future pastry chefs catching some air! ✨

04/01/2026

Our baking students in their natural habitat.

03/30/2026

12/13/2025

From a makeshift grill in Afghanistan to the kitchens of STC, Elias Tafolla Jr. has turned moments of comfort cooking into a career path.