NICHE

NICHE

Share

WSU Tech's National Institute of Culinary & Hospitality Education. 🍽️
Culinary School | Food Hall | Event Venue
📍Downtown Wichita, Kansas

The National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE), managed by WSU Tech, is a multifaceted entity combining innovative curriculum with business operations to create synergistic learning outcomes for students and a highly skilled and passionate workforce that will not only benefit NICHE but Wichita itself. Our mission is to celebrate and enhance our culinary landscape and our fou

08/04/2026

Skip the conference room. Host your next team lunch at NICHE.

Enjoy front-row views of the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education’s Innovation Kitchen while talented students and chefs prepare your lunch.

Reservations required.
Weekdays only | 11 AM–2 PM
$250 minimum

Chefs’ Table seating available upon request!

Book at NICHEKS.com/Bistro

Photos from WSU Tech's post 07/31/2026

If food is your love language, it could also be your career path.

WSU Tech's Culinary Arts program at the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education (NICHE) is now enrolling!

Students train in a professional kitchen built with a $400K grant from Cargill, logging 1,000+ hours of real hands-on experience in working venues, from a student-run restaurant to the rooftop event space in downtown Wichita.

You already have the passion.
Now build the skills to turn it into something even greater.

Learn more with link in comments.

Photos from NICHE's post 07/30/2026

Happy National Cheesecake Day! 🍰

Chef Brie has dreamed up so many incredible cheesecake flavors here at NICHE, swipe through to see some of her past creations.

Mark your calendars: the Bistro reopens from break on August 13th at 11AM, and we're celebrating with the Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake! Vanilla wafer crust, all the nostalgic flavor of the classic summertime treat. 🍊

The additional cheesecakes shown here were previous limited-time creations and aren't currently available for purchase.

07/27/2026

📍 The Envision Bistro at NICHE will be closed Monday, July 27th through Wednesday, August 12th.

We'll be back with normal operations on Thursday, August 13th. See you then! 🍽️

07/13/2026

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!!!!

Wichita, Kansas... prepare to feast like royalty. ✨🏰

A special culinary experience is coming to downtown Wichita for one night only.

Introducing… Chef Spotlight Dinner Series: Chef Brie: From Hearth to High Table

Inspired by the hearth fires, bustling markets, great halls, and royal feasts of the Middle Ages, Chef Brie is bringing centuries of culinary history to the table through an unforgettable five-course dining experience.

From humble early medieval preparations to the increasingly sophisticated flavors shaped by expanding trade routes, agriculture, religion, and social class, each course explores the ingredients and traditions that defined medieval food culture.

Now, Chef Brie invites guests to step beyond the modern dining room and experience an evening filled with history, storytelling, and exceptional fare.

✨ Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 NICHE | Downtown Wichita
🎟️ $65 per person
🍷 BYO wine for guests 21+
*One bottle per couple limit.*

LIMITED SEATING.

View the full menu + reserve your seat at the link in our bio.

Chainmail attire encouraged. ⛓️

Photos from NICHE's post 07/13/2026

The summer specials have entered the chat. 💬☀️

🍌 Banana Pudding Latte:
Espresso and banana syrup topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and vanilla wafer crumble.

🍓 Strawberry Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea:
Sweetened iced tea infused with mango and passion fruit, finished with strawberry syrup and freeze-dried strawberries.

Available for pickup or through DoorDash using the link in bio.

The Coffee Spot at NICHE
124 S. Broadway | Wichita, KS
7:30 AM–2 PM | Monday–Friday

07/13/2026

School may be out, but lunch is still in session 🍎🍽️

Teachers and school staff can enjoy 25% off at The Envision Bistro from July 13–25 during regular lunch hours.

Consider it our way of saying thank you for everything you do for students and our community. ✨

📍 Monday–Friday | 11 AM–2 PM

Photos from NICHE's post 07/09/2026

You never sausage a burger like this!

Our Choripán Burger brings the bold flavors of Argentina to the table with an Argentinian chorizo patty, house-made chimichurri relish, pepper jack cheese, traditional Spanish aioli, and bacon, all served with a side of crispy fries for just $13.

Available while supplies last at The Envision Bistro at NICHE.

📍 Join us Monday–Friday from 11 AM–2 PM and give your lunch plans a little international flair. ✨

07/07/2026

Front row seats to the National Institute for Culinary and Hospitality Education’s Innovation Kitchen. Weekdays only. Groups welcome.

Available for groups of up to 30.

Reservations required.
Weekdays only | 11-2PM
$250 Minimum.

Book at NICHEKS.com/Bistro

07/06/2026

Our last Full Circle event sold out almost instantly… so we’re bringing it back. 🍽️

Join us for a special evening as advanced culinary student Antonio Roman presents a thoughtfully curated 3-course menu as part of his final practicum.

Antonio’s menu brings an elevated interpretation of modern Latin cuisine to the NICHE Envision Innovation Kitchen, blending creativity, technical skill, and bold contemporary flavor.

Guests can expect a refined and imaginative dining experience featuring dishes such as duck mole and a creative interpretation of prickly pear “tuna” tartare, along with additional courses inspired by seasonal ingredients.

We invite you to experience the culmination of Antonio’s hard work, growing talent, and unique culinary voice.

Perfect for a date night, a downtown dinner, or an evening built around something truly special.
This experience is intimate by design. Seats are limited.

Wednesday, July 22nd | 8:00PM
NICHE Envision Kitchen, Downtown Wichita

Reserve your seat before they're gone. Link in comments.

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Wichita?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Location

Category

Address


124 S Broadway
Wichita, KS

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm