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The Culinary Arts program at Nunez Community College will offer a trio of 1-Day Saturday brunch classes to the community in the coming weeks. Pictured, Chef Doyle DeForest, Nunez Culinary Instructor, assists participants during a carrot cake leisure course in April 2026.
The Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship program at Nunez Community College in Chalmette is teaching a trio of 3-hour brunch courses on upcoming Saturdays that are open to the entire community. Participants can sip mimosas, learn how to prepare brunch favorites, and enjoy the meal.
- Rise, Shine & Dine: The Ultimate Brunch Basics will be offered May 30
- Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Biscuits, and Candied Bacon
- Wake, Whisk and Toast: Ultimate Basics 2 will be offered June 13
- Pecan Crusted Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- High Tea: Ultimate Basics 3 will be offered June 20
- Gourmet Tea Sandwiches, Scones, Petit Pastries & Tars, Handcrafted Chocolates
All of the Saturday brunch courses will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Culinary Café in the Kane Building on the Nunez campus. Chef Ronda DeForest, Culinary Program Chair, and Chef Doyle DeForest, Culinary Instructor, will lead all three classes. Proceeds from the classes will benefit the Nunez Culinary Foundation.
These leisure classes are open to the community. Participants do not need to be enrolled as Nunez students. Participants must be at least 21 to years old to register as Mimosas will be served during each class. Space is limited, so register now at Nunez.edu.
Nunez will provide participants with ingredients to make all featured dishes, along with instruction from Chef Ronda and Chef Doyle in the Culinary kitchen. Classes will conclude with a group meal and Mimosas.
“Brunch is my favorite meal to cook. This past semester, our students chose brunch as the theme for our Practicum Lunches, and it reminded me how much I love to cook it,” said Chef Ronda DeForest. “So many fans of brunch at Café Aquarius requested these classes. And not enough restaurants in the area offer classic brunch anymore.”
Nunez Culinary has offered multiple leisure courses in recent months, offering a carrot cake class and a cinnamon roll class in April. The program also offers regular 1-Day ServSafe certification courses for restaurant employees.
