Culinary Academy of South Dakota

10/30/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for an exciting day at Mitchell Tech. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our programs and labs, meet instructors and current students, and learn about financial aid options and campus life.

There’s still time to register in advance at mitchelltech.edu
— we can’t wait to see you on campus!

10/30/2025

We are cooking up something special for this. Do you have a student who has a passion for food, loves math, and or enjoys pastry? Send them our way!

Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, for an exciting day at Mitchell Tech. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our programs and labs, meet instructors and current students, and learn about financial aid options and campus life.

There’s still time to register in advance at mitchelltech.edu
— we can’t wait to see you on campus!

06/12/2025

Students are out on internships doing exciting things!

No time to cook? No problem. Our amazing Intern Ellie is busy working on meal prep orders so you can take back a little time for yourself.

Fork Real’s weekly meal prep is made for real people with real schedules:

👨‍🍳 Cooked with care, ready to heat and eat
👨‍🍳 Family-friendly + senior-friendly
👨‍🍳 Supports our community mission

Pick up Monday or Tuesday—just order by Friday at 2 pm to get yours! www.forkrealcafe.org/meal-prep

04/12/2025

This little pig went to the market has a different meaning in Culinary school.

04/08/2025

04/06/2025

The tradition continues 22nd Annual ACF Dinner. More pictures to follow

03/11/2025

🌟 Exciting News from South Dakota! 🌟

In 2025, we're thrilled to see 25 incredible teams from across the state participating in ProStart! With competitions spanning Management, Cake Decorating, and Culinary, students will have a fantastic opportunity to explore and showcase their talents in the culinary arts.

I am beyond excited to help judge this amazing event and can't wait to see the creativity and skills that each team brings to the table. Let’s cheer on these talented high school students as they embrace their passion for food and hospitality! 🍽️🎂

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the competition!

11/26/2024

👩‍🍳 Dreaming of a career in the culinary arts? Culinary Academy of South Dakota at
Mitchell Tech offers hands-on, experiential learning to prepare students for success in the food industry. From foundational skills to advanced techniques, students learn it all—plus gain real-world experience at The Oak Room, the academy’s on-campus fine dining restaurant. 🍽️

Explore Italian cuisine this October/November with dining at The Oak Room, available Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.!

For reservations, call 📱605-995-7169.
📱🌐 Learn more about the program at mitchelltech.edu or call 605-995-3025.

04/17/2024

Every Spring, each second-year student takes over the Oak Room for one week, creating a concept, concocting recipes and assuming the role of sous chef. They invite their friends, family and the public to partake of their masterpieces during Oak Room hours, 11:30am-1pm, Monday-Friday, of their concept week.

Aili Lockwood will present “Comforts of Home,” a menu of her family’s favorite foods that she enjoyed while growing up in Fairmont, Minn. She is eager to serve her menu because it’s filled with items she enjoys making and that bring back memories from the years of helping her mom cook. That nostalgia inspired her to learn more and enter into a culinary career, and she is excited to see her family and friends enjoy her menu.

Call 605.995.7169 to reserve your spot at Aili’s table!

Culinary Academy of South Dakota

04/08/2024

Every Spring, each second-year student takes over the Oak Room for one week, creating a concept, concocting recipes and assuming the role of sous chef. They invite their friends, family and the public to partake of their masterpieces during Oak Room hours, 11:30am-1pm, Monday-Friday, of their concept week.

Tucker Lyngstad will present “American Grown,” a collection of jazzed-up American favorites. Tucker said cooking alongside family members as a child planted the seeds for a future working with food, which grew when he took culinary classes in high school. He has been working in the industry since then and aspires to become a better chef, constantly improving upon his favorite dishes. He is most excited to serve his Pesto Burger, a “unique and uncommon” creation he came up with during his summer internship. He is excited to see others’ reactions to the recipes he invested a considerable amount of time and energy into creating.

Call 605.995.7169 to reserve your spot at Tucker’s table!

Culinary Academy of South Dakota

04/08/2024

We are so excited when our industry partners stop by.

03/26/2024

Every Spring, each second-year student takes over the Oak Room for one week, creating a concept, concocting recipes and assuming the role of sous chef. They invite their friends, family and the public to partake of their masterpieces during Oak Room hours, 11:30am-1pm, Monday-Friday, of their concept week.

William Thompson will present “Taste of the World,” a melding of flavors from around the globe. The Brandon native said his love of cooking started at age 6, when he began cooking for his mom, and continued to grow when he took his first job at China Express.

William credits his best friend, Colton, for being a rock in his life and paving the way as he took a year off to serve our country in the Army Reserves. Following graduation, William hopes to move east and find a kitchen where he can continue to explore his love of world cuisine.

Call 605.995.7169 to reserve your spot at William's table!

Culinary Academy of South Dakota