The Bite of the Arts culinary gala is held every fall (typically November) to raise money for student scholarships, equipment and culinary faculty development and research. Since 1997, the event has raised more than $600,000. Nicholls culinary students serve as executive chef, sous chef, rounds cook, pastry chef, steward, sommelier, maitre d’ and servers. From set-up to clean-up, Bite of the Arts is a student-planned and student-executed event.
The gala includes an hors d’oeuvre reception, four-course meal and spectacular desserts. Individual tickets are sold for $150. Corporate tables of 10 are sold for $5,000. Live and silent auctions have included items such as:
- dinner prepared by the CJFCI students and/or faculty in winner’s home
- dinner at the university president’s home
- restaurant gift certificates
- fine bottles of wine
- art work, jewelry, and so much more
Save the Date for Bite of the Arts 2012 on Thursday, November 8. See you there!
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Archives from past Bite of the Arts
2011 – Kingambo to Gumbo
2010 – Viva Espana
2009 – Lafete de Lyon – Celebrating Paul Bocuse
2008 – Double Down
2007 – Savoring the Flavors of our Louisiana Heritage
2006 – A Taste of Louisiana – A Celebration of Culinary Excellence
2005 – The Rebirth of Louisiana’s Culinary Traditions
2004 – Carnival in Rio
2003 – Carnival in Venice
2002 – Tribute to Louisiana
