JOIN US FOR OUR POP-UP

Embers opens November 11!

Embers is a stick-season restaurant that personifies the quiet stretch between fall and winter when the leaves have fallen, the air turns crisp, and fire becomes the heart of gathering. The menu highlights smoke, char, and seasonal produce, creating dishes that feel nostalgic yet elevated. Embers celebrates the in-between: fall into winter, flame into smoke, memory into tradition.

Before our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts students complete their 100-day certifications, they create a pop-up café as their capstone project. This original concept is dreamed up and executed entirely by the students as their culmination of everything they’ve learned at NOCHI.

100% of proceeds from every student pop-up benefit NOCHI’s Scholarship Fund, and you can donate by attending or click here to support from afar!

A TASTE OF HOSPITALITY

JOIN NOCHI AND sODEXO LIVE! FOR A FREE two-HOUR HOSPITALITY TRAINING

This engaging and hands-on three-hour session is designed for all service industry professionals and anyone interested in learning the principles of delivering exceptional service and guest experiences. And the best part? It’s completely free!

Discover how to blend New Orleans' signature hospitality charm with world-class service standards to create exceptional guest experiences. Through interactive training, you'll gain practical insights and master key skills, including:

• Delivering personalized, empathetic, and proactive guest service.

• Building meaningful connections and fostering guest loyalty.

• Enhancing communication, active listening, and adaptability.

• Representing your organization with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself as a hospitality ambassador, elevate your service approach, and leave a lasting impact on your guests.

Monday, November 10 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Thanksgiving Pies Available!

Pickup or delivery on november 25

This season, treat yourself (or someone you love) to a handmade pie crafted by NOCHI’s talented students and alumni! A limited number of pies will be baked - once they’re gone, they’re gone.⁠

⁠Each pie is lovingly prepared in the NOCHI kitchens, baked to perfection, and ready to steal the show at your Thanksgiving table.⁠

⁠Pickup or Delivery (New Orleans area only):⁠

• Tuesday, November 25⁠

• 10 AM – 12 PM or 3 – 5 PM (pickup at NOCHI, 725 Howard Ave)⁠

• Local delivery also available that day for your convenience⁠

⁠Don’t wait, quantities are extremely limited and these pies will go fast.

Wednesday Walkthroughs

Come explore!

Diageo Learning Skills for Life (LS4L) is a training program that opens career pathways in bartending and hospitality while providing life skills to members of our New Orleans community. LS4L provides specialized spirits industry skills and develops life skills to help program graduates land high-quality industry jobs within NOCHI and Diageo’s large network of employer partners. There is no cost to participate.

NOCHI seeks Accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education

New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is applying to become a candidate for accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, or submit comments on the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.