HCC Culinary Students participate in Annual Chocolate Ball at Arc of Howard County

HCC students shared many delectable chocolate treats at the Annual Arc of Howard County Chocolate Ball that was held on March 14.  The theme for the ball, which is sponsored by BB&T, was Infinite Possibilities, Boundless Opportunities and our students seized this opportunity to make a wonderful impression on the community.  The HCC team was awarded the People’s Choice award for their chocolate confection that was created by our guest chef, David Milburn.

HCC Culinary students, Holly McCulloh, Jay Kristensen, Charity Watkins, Krista Speidel, Lindsey Maley, Adeneke Defreitas, Monika Preibish, Marlon Macia, Donna Wallace and Guest Chef representing HCC, David Milburn

HCC Students Participate in 20^th Anniversary Celebration at Roy’s Restaurant

HCC Hospitality and Culinary students participated in the 20^th Anniversary Celebration of Roy’s Restaurant owned by celebrity chef, Roy Yamaguchi.  During this event, a celebrity cooking competition was held between proven industry chefs who were assisted by HCC students. Each HCC student was teamed up with a professional chef for the competition.  The team members included:  Chef Tim Mullen, executive chef, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, and HCC student Adeneke Defreitas; Chef Ben Erjavec, Executive Chef and Partner, The Oceanaire Restaurant and HCC student, Kyle Fisher; Julie Jangle, executive pastry chef, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and HCC students Monika Preibisch & Megan Myers; Chef Rey Eugenio, Executive Chef and Partner, Roy’s Restaurant and HCC student Robert Jacobs; Chef Noi Sesum, chef and owner of San Sushi and HCC student Huixian Yin.  This event was also attended by some local celebrities such as celebrity chefs, Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes (Food Network), Warren Brown, Sugar Rush (Food Network), Rick Dempsey, ex-Baltimore Orioles player and many other community supporters.  HCC culinary students were the only students chosen to participate in the competition and they did a great job!  The winner secured an internship at Roy’s, working under Chef Rey.  Other students were approached for internships at other properties, such as Baltimore Marriott Waterfront and The Oceannaire. 

Howard County Public School Information Session
The Hospitality and Culinary Program hosts high school students from the Howard County Public School System each fall semester.  A short information session is held, followed by the students creating their own lunch.  Students enjoy the opportunity for hands-on participation and they're sure to make a great lunch for themselves!  HCC has an articulation agreement in place with Howard County Public School System which enables students to transfer in some of their high school credits. 

Grand Prix Fund Raising Event - September 20, 2008

Hospitality and Culinary students had a booth at the college's major fund raiser - the Grand Prix horse show and competition.  They sold sandwiches, drinks and other snacks.  It was a great opportunity to allow the community to see our students and to increase awareness of the program.  The students received experience in event planning and customer service and had fun in the process!