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NOCHI

We're the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute: at the intersection of cooking, eating, learning & celebrating.

New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI, or NO-kee) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips individuals with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in culinary & hospitality careers and passions. Through accessible, high-quality education and programs, NOCHI inspires and supports learners at all levels.

09/14/2026

From NOCHI students to the chefs serving you at Cooking for a Cause.

Our alumni are at the heart of this event, and this group is bringing plenty to look forward to on September 23:

🍰 Leslie Jarreau: Pistachio Cake with Orange, Cardamom, and Fig
🍤 Sierra Francois: Spicy Coconut Shrimp
🦆 Jasmin Simmons: Cane-Glazed Duck on Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Every dish served at Cooking for a Cause is prepared by a NOCHI alum, making the evening a delicious showcase of the professionals your support helps us educate and prepare for the industry.

Come see (and taste!) what our graduates can do!

Buy your tickets for September 23 today: www.nochi.org/cfac

09/13/2026

Cooking for a Cause isn’t only about experiences. This year’s auction also brings a little creativity and style into the mix with Joyful Cooking and custom men’s tailoring by Natty Adams.

Find something you won’t see in just any auction and know that every winning bid helps support NOCHI’s mission.

Bidding is open now through September 24 at 5 PM: www.nochi.org/cfac

09/11/2026

Where else can you go fishing with Dickie Brennan, Nina Compton and Larry Miller, step onto the field for a Saints Junior Captain experience, tour an oyster farm by boat in Grand Isle, spend the day with Audubon Zoo’s veterinary team, or round up your crew for a court social at The Exchange?

These aren’t your everyday outings and they’re up for bid now in NOCHI’s Cooking for a Cause silent auction.

Bidding is open through September 24 at 5 PM. Bid on an adventure and support NOCHI: www.nochi.org/cfac

09/10/2026

Curious about culinary school?

Join us for a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, September 15 at 10 AM to learn more about NOCHI’s Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts certificate programs, meet our team and get your questions answered all from wherever you are!

Ready to see where NOCHI could take you? Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993344708683?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2026

Bidding is officially OPEN! 🎉

The Cooking for a Cause silent auction is live, with one-of-a-kind dining experiences, private dinners, getaways, cocktail experiences, NOCHI cooking classes, local adventures and plenty more up for bid.

There’s something for everyone with every bid supporting NOCHI’s students, programs and the future of New Orleans’ culinary and hospitality industry.

Start browsing, find your favorites and get bidding! The auction closes September 24 at 5 PM.

www.nochicfac.org

09/08/2026

What started as selling homemade cookies in high school has grown into a business and a dream that's only getting bigger.

Spring 2026 Baking & Pastry Arts graduate Kevian O'Quinn came to NOCHI to expand her skills, perfect her recipes, and prepare for the day she opens her own bakery. Along the way, she discovered the science behind baking, found a supportive community, and gained the confidence to take her business to the next level.

Her journey is proof that sometimes a side hustle is just the beginning.

Read Kevian's story and see where her passion is taking her next: www.nochi.org/blog/from-cookie-business-to-bakery-dreams-how-kevian-oquinn-is-building-her-future-at-nochi

09/07/2026

Where will Cooking for a Cause take you?

Set your sights on an 8-day European Viking River Cruise for two, a Presidential Suite stay and private chef’s dinner at Four Seasons, two nights at Windsor Court, or a Ritz-Carlton New Orleans getaway.

These are just a few of the stays and escapes hitting the auction block when bidding opens at noon on September 9.

Bid, get away, and support the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals at NOCHI: www.nochi.org/cfac

09/05/2026

More from our Garde Manger Showcase 👀🍽️

From careful prep to the final presentation, our Culinary Arts students put their skills and creativity to work to create an impressive spread for this semester’s showcase.

Swipe through for a closer look at what they created and a few details you might have missed the first time around!

Ready to start building your own culinary skills? Applications are open for NOCHI’s next cohort. Apply today: https://www.nochi.org/admissions

09/04/2026

Some of the best tables in New Orleans might just come to you. 👀

Cooking for a Cause’s silent auction features unforgettable at-home experiences, from a custom dinner with Chef Mason Hereford and a private party with Chef Isaac Toups and Christa Cotton to cocktails by Jewel of the South, a St. Pizza x Patron Saint party, and a hands-on taco masterclass with Acamaya.

Start making your wish list now: www.nochi.org/cfac

Bidding opens at noon on September 9 and supports culinary and hospitality education at NOCHI.

09/03/2026

The alumni lineup for Cooking for a Cause keeps getting more delicious.

Here are five more NOCHI graduates bringing their talents back to campus on September 23:

☕ Emma Loyde: Salted Caramel Espresso Profiterole
🥩 Samantha Pilgrim: Potato Mille Feuille & Beef Tartare
🍜 Ryan Richardson: Pancit with a Creole Twist
🍆 Lizzie Algero: Eggplant Caponata
🥞 Luu Tran: Bánh Khọt

They’re part of a full lineup of NOCHI alumni chefs preparing every dish served at this year’s event. Come taste what our graduates are creating while supporting the education of those who will follow in their footsteps.

Buy your tickets to Cooking for a Cause on September 23: www.nochi.org/cfac

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725 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA
70130

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Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm

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Website

http://www.nochi.org/

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