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Culinary Events

Each year the Culinary institute offers a wide range of culinary student-run events, planning and executing banquet and buffet-style events, developing innovative menus and more.

Upcoming culinary events

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Jun 16 2025
5:00PM Virtual Event

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

Jul 14 2025
2:00PM Royal Oak Campus - Building A

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

Aug 13 2025
5:00PM Virtual Event

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

 

A Taste of Heritage, History, & Hope

Hispanic Heritage Month Buffet

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 11:15 am - 1 pm  | Cost: $15

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Office and the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College join forces again to bring to you a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

We may accommodate diet for vegan and shellfish allergies with advanced notice.

We recommend parking in lot 4, 1, or 2

Register Online

 

Paris: City of Lights Dinner

A Tribute to Tim Burton Dinner Event

Thursday, October 26, 2023, 6pm - 10 pm  | Cost: $65

From Beetlejuice to Batman, Edward Scissorhands to Wednesday and into the creepy beyond, Tim Burton has enchanted us with his distinctively dark but playful point of view for decades. Begin your evening with themed hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails at our cash bar, then enjoy a supernaturally delicious five-course dinner with wine pairings and live entertainment from the OCC Jazz Band. Advance tickets required; gatecrashers will become the guests of Mr. Oogie Boogie

Reservations required

If you purchase tickets at separate times, please email rdlewis@oaklandcc.edu to connect guests or tables.

We may accommodate diet for vegetarian, vegan and shellfish allergies with advanced notice. Indicate dietary restrictions at purchase.

No take-out boxes available

We recommend parking in lot 4, 1, or 2

Register Online

High Tea

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 11:15 AM - 1 PM | Cost: $28

Grab your friends and fascinators – it’s high time for High Tea! Enjoy an elevated, 5 course meal with a selection of pastries and fine teas, served in Chef Athena’s personal collection of antique teacups and saucers. Advance tickets are required and payment MUST be received by 10/16/23 

We may accommodate diet for vegan and shellfish allergies with advanced notice 

We recommend parking in lot 4, 1, or 2

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REGISTER ONLINE

 

Enchanted Forest Dinner Event

Thursday, November 30, 2023, 6 PM- 10 PM | Cost: $65

Unicorns, ogres, elves, dragons, and all other mythical creatures are invited to attend OCC Culinary’s Enchanted Forest dinner! This magical night will begin with themed hors d’oeuvres and sorcerous specialty cocktails at our cash bar, followed by an otherworldly five-course dinner with wine pairings and live entertainment. Advance tickets are required. Watch out for kobolds and owlbears!

If you purchase tickets at separate times, please email rdlewis@oaklandcc.edu to connect guests or tables.

We may accommodate diet for vegetarian, vegan and shellfish allergies with advanced notice. Please indicate dietary restrictions at purchase.

No take-out boxes available

We recommend parking in lot 4, 1, or 2

Campus wayfinding

Register Online