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RCC Food Enthusiast Program Brings Hands-On Culinary Classes to Rockland
Rockland Community College's Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center offers cooking classes for food lovers and home cooks.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Rockland Community College's Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center is offering its popular Food Enthusiast Program, a series of hands-on cooking classes for local food lovers and home cooks of all experience levels. The classes are held at the center's teaching kitchens in downtown Nyack and cover a variety of cuisines and techniques, led by professional chefs and culinary instructors.
Why it matters
The Food Enthusiast Program provides a unique opportunity for community members to learn new culinary skills and explore different types of cuisine in a hands-on, interactive setting. It has drawn praise from the region's culinary community and helps support RCC's highly-ranked Culinary Arts program.
The details
Sessions in the program are typically priced at $75 per person, with class sizes capped at around 20 participants to ensure individualized attention. Previous and upcoming classes have included themed lessons such as artisan breads, international cuisine, seasonal menus, and specialty dishes — offering something for both beginners and seasoned cooks alike.
- The Food Enthusiast Program is offered on an ongoing basis at RCC's Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center.
The players
Rockland Community College
A community college located in Suffern, New York that offers a Hospitality and Culinary Arts program.
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center
A facility operated by Rockland Community College that houses teaching kitchens and offers the Food Enthusiast Program.
Chef Steve Brunner
A chef who teaches classes in the Food Enthusiast Program, including sessions on stews and soups as well as grilling.
Chef Don Eagle
A certified executive chef who teaches an Italian-themed class in the Food Enthusiast Program.
Chef Katie Lewis
A chef who teaches a tropical-themed class in the Food Enthusiast Program, including key lime pie and mock mojitos.
The takeaway
The Food Enthusiast Program at Rockland Community College's Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center provides a unique opportunity for local food lovers and home cooks to learn new culinary skills and explore different cuisines in a hands-on, interactive setting. The program's popularity and accolades from the regional culinary community highlight its value in supporting the college's highly-ranked Culinary Arts program and fostering a love of cooking among community members.
