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Nicholls State University
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage

Degree Programs

 

In support of the overall mission of Nicholls, we have developed an innovative and challenging culinary curriculum that provides students an opportunity to broaden their learning, express creativity and develop professional skills through research, practice and community involvement.

Learn more about our degree programs:

 Food and Wine Pairing Class
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Chef Folse lectures about the history of Acadiana
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At the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute, students can select from a variety of hands-on courses such as Baking and Pastries, Italian Cuisine, Product Development, Food and Wine Pairing, Classical French Cuisine or Garde Manger. Learn more about our course offerings.

Our students also complete externships at some of the country’s finest restaurants. Our alliance with the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, provides some of our students with the best hands-on training in French cuisine possible.

    
 

CJFCI students at Westchester Country Club, New York

    
  The Chef John Folse Culinary Institute is also home to SUSTA’s international chefs training program each summer.