Central Carolina Community College Culinary Arts

04/09/2026

Next week in Pittsboro we will be serving Tropical Flavors for lunch on Wednesday, April 15th, from Noon - 1pm at the Natural Chef Cafe. Stop by and enjoy the last lunch service of the semester!!

04/09/2026

Next week on the Sanford Campus, we will be serving Lunch on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Cougar Café. The regular lunch menu is available, and the Special will be Chicken Schnitzel, Fries and a Drink for $8.00. Come enjoy the last lunch service of the semester!

04/07/2026

This is just a couple of weeks away in Sanford! Mark your Calendars! Come check out what our Students are doing best and taste everything for $12.00 - cash only at the door.

04/01/2026

Menu Wednesday, April 8th
Noon—1pm
Natural Chef Café Pittsboro
(menu subject to change)

Kung Fu Style Burgers--$12
Homemade Xi’an style buns, small side salad
Tofu option for vegetarians - no gf.

• Little Way Farms chopped cumin Lamb w/ scallion, cilantro, pineapple-jalapeno chutney

• Ginger chopped pork with cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, chopped collards,
sweet & sour peanuts

• Sriracha, 5 spice, & ginger ground beef, chopped cabbage, pickled onion

Baked Shaker Fries--$7
Sweet potato or White Potato

• Kung Fu Sauce (soy sauce based)
or
• Fry Sauce (spicy mayo based)

03/26/2026

Come out and see us at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center in Sanford on Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm for our annual Culinary Arts Showcase! For $12.00 (CASH ONLY) you can taste everything our students are preparing. Enjoy some time out of the office and experience a variety of flavors!

03/26/2026

🔥🍖 BBQ Essentials Class – Starts April 9! 🍖🔥

Ribs. Hot dogs. Pork chops. Hamburgers.

And yes… even if you burn it 😅— I can teach you how to grill it right!

👨🏾‍🍳 Chef Lee here — let’s get you confident on the grill!
We’ve got 3 students signed up, and we just need 2–3 more to make this class happen!

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to grill ribs, pork chops, burgers, and hot dogs the right way
✔️ Heat control (no more burning 🔥❌)
✔️ Seasoning and flavor building
✔️ Timing and doneness
✔️ Real BBQ techniques you can use at home

📅 Starts April 9 (after Easter Break)
📍 Central Carolina Community College - Sanford
👉 Don’t wait—sign up today and bring a friend!

Let’s fire up the grill and do it right!

https://ss-prod.cloud.cccc.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?keyword=C1251

CUL-3041E1-L1506 BBQ Essentials (102271)
Spring 2026 Ce1
Instructors
MR Lewillis Wilson, SR

Meeting Information
Th 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4/9/2026 - 4/30/2026
Dennis Wicker Civic Ctr, Civic Ctr Addition 0108 (Classroom Hours)
Dates4/9/2026 - 4/30/2026
Seats Available 9 / 3 / 12 / 0
Credits
1 CEUs
Grading
Graded, Pass/Fail, Audit
Requisites
None

Course Description
Step into the world of barbecue with this engaging course designed to teach the fundamentals of grilling and smoking. Perfect for beginners and barbecue enthusiasts alike, students will master techniques such as meat selection, seasoning, marinades, smoking, and grilling to create delicious, flavorful dishes. The course highlights essential skills like equipment use, temperature control, and flavor development, while also exploring regional BBQ styles, sauces, and classic side dishes. By the end of the course, participants will have the expertise and confidence to prepare authentic barbecue for gatherings, events, or professional culinary applications. ***** Required Materials and Supplies: Students will need a hat, apron/smock, slip resistant closed toe shoes.

Additional Information
Tuition: $70.00
Topic: Culinary Arts

Additional Course Fees
Fees listed here are in addition to general tuition and fees charged at registration.
CE Accident Insurance:$1.00
Technology Fee-CE:$3.00
Security Fee - Continuing Ed:$2.00

03/12/2026

Sanford Folks - stop by the Cougar Café in Hockaday Hall Thursday, March 19th between 11:30 and 12:30 for lunch this Thursday. We will be serving the regular menu, plus a special of Shepherd's Pie! Yum. And don't forget - we have breakfast, too!

03/12/2026

Join us the Day After St. Patrick's Day for an Irish Hangover Lunch! We have some amazing flavors to offer, so stop by the Natural Chef Café in Pittsboro on Wednesday, 3/18, from Noon—1pm.

House Reuben
Corned Beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Russian dressing, Rye Bread
(nf)
$9

Collard Reuben
Braised collards, slaw, Swiss Cheese, Russian dressing, Rye Bread
(v, nf)
$9

Guinness Chocolate Cake
(nf, v)
$7

AND…
Cottage Pie—7” tin—serves 2-3 – TO GO (NOT HOT)
Ground beef, carrot, celery, onion, mashed potatoes, cheese
(nf, gf)
$12

See you on Wednesday!

Pittsboro EATS! Pittsboro / Chatham NC Foodies

03/09/2026

We have Kids' Culinary Camps in both Chatham and Lee counties!! Get signed up at https://www.cccc.edu/programs/summer-camps today!

KIDS COOKING CAMP
This is a cooking camp for young students age 5-9 who share a passion for cooking. Students will prepare various items including healthy snack, lunches and desserts.

June 1-4 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 8-11 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 15-18 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Chatham Main Campus

July 6-9 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Chatham Main Campus


JUNIOR CHEF BAKING CAMP
This is a camp for students age 10-15 who share a passion for baking and possibly a career as a pastry chef. Students will prepare various baked items including sweet and savory appetizers, breads, and desserts.

June 15-18 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 29-July 2 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Chatham Main Campus


JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMP
This camp is for students ages 10-15 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career in Culinary Arts. Students will prepare various items including entrees, appetizers, and soups.

June 22-25 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Lee Main Campus
June 22-25 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Chatham Main Campus

Ready for an unforgettable summer? Our exciting summer camps offer a wide range of adventures for kids of all ages and interests. Spark curiosity, build skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Find the perfect camp for your child today. Visit www.cccc.edu/summer-camps to learn more about all we're offering and sign-up soon!

03/05/2026

Natural Chef Café
Wed., March 11th noon - 1pm

Spring Celebration Menu
subject to change

Lemony Risotto garnished with Spring vegetables
(beets, radish & dill)
(v, nf, gf)
$8

Maple-Dijon glazed Salmon or Butternut Squash
broccolini, roasted spring potatoes
(nf, gf, v)
$14

Cream Cheese tart w/ Spring Berries
(nf, v)
$7

See you around campus!

03/04/2026

Come out today for a lovely Italian Lunch at the Pittsboro CCCC Cafe! We'll be serving from noon to 1pm - it sure it a pretty day to sit on our patio. See you on Campus!

02/26/2026

We have a lot happening in our Campus Cafés next week!
Stop by the Cougar Café in Sanford on Tuesday for a grab-n-go Lunch, or Thursday for Breakfast and Lunch!
If you are in Chatham County, our Natural Chef Café is serving lunch on Wednesday.