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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.
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.
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
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
Campus wayfinding
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
Contact Information
Christina Santos
Phone: (248) 522-3700
We are located at:
Orchard Ridge Campus
J Building - Tirrell Hall
27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4579