HCC Culinary Students, Alumni, & Friends

05/13/2026

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Tour HCC’s Central Campus and see how Houston City College is training Houstonians for in demand jobs.

05/13/2026

WTG, Eagles!! 🦅💃🏻🕺🏾🧵🎓
Houston City College Central has THE BEST programs, faculty, and administrators!
Congratulations to all the recipients!! Bright futures ahead! 🥳🤩💪🏽

05/08/2026

Culinary Arts AAS Graduates on Deck! Congratulations to Carol, Andres, & Brianna on finishing HCC STRONG 🦅🔪💪🏽
And we couldn’t forget TJ, our Culinary Arts grad that continued on to complete her Pastry Arts degree as well!! We will miss having you around the CAB!!
Way to go, y’all!! 🎓🔥🤗

Houston City College HCC Culinary Students, Alumni, & Friends and HCC Pastry Arts students are ready to strut across the stage! Congratulations to all!

03/19/2026

✨Garde Manger in action!✨

Our HCC Culinary Arts Garde Manger students had the opportunity to connect classroom techniques to the real world as they learned how charcuterie and preservation methods are elevated in fine dining kitchens.

We were honored to welcome back Chef Felipe Riccio—HCC alumni and chef partner behind some of Houston’s standout concepts, including Rosie Cannonball, Montrose Cheese & Wine, and MARCH (Michelin ⭐️)—who shared his journey and how these foundational skills continue to shape his work at the highest level.

Thank you, Chef Felipe, for taking the time to pour into our students—we are grateful for your continued support and inspiration.

Moments like this remind our students that what they’re learning today truly matters tomorrow.

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01/22/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Bonner! 🎉🥳

Congratulations are in order!!!

On Friday, January 16, 2026, Andrea Bonner, Division Chair for Consumer Arts and Sciences successfully defended her dissertation, earning her Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation from New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Innovation. Her research focused on identifying factors that affect completion rates for community college students, a critical issue in higher education today.

Though Andrea has defended her dissertation, she eagerly anticipates the upcoming graduation ceremony in May, where she will officially celebrate this significant milestone.

With over 22 years of experience in healthcare administration and 13 years in higher education, Andrea has made a significant impact at HCC. She currently leads the Fashion Design, Fashion Management and Merchandising, Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, and Hospitality departments, working alongside faculty to enhance the educational offerings for her students. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she co-hosts HCC’s weekly news show, Up to the Minute!, providing insights and spotlighting our students, faculty, and community partners.

Andrea is deeply committed to civic engagement, being a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and The Links, Incorporated. She also serves on the board of the Art Colony Association and the Culinary Careers Program.

As she moves forward in her career, Andrea is eager to engage with both students and faculty to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation, ensuring continued success and progress within the college community.

01/22/2026

Congratulations to esteemed Houston City College Culinary Arts Alum Chef Hugo Ortega for being selected as a 2026 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist! He and his wife Tracy Vaught's H-Town Restaurant Group is competing in the Outstanding Restaurateur category. In 2017 Chef Hugo was named Best Chef Southwest at the James Beard Foundation Restaurant & Chef Awards.

The James Beard Awards presented by Capital One represent the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S.

12/18/2025

Come see us as we welcome in a brand new semester of learning, relationship building, and technical skill in the Culinary Arts Program at HCC! Whether you’re just beginning your journey or returning to refine your skills, we can’t wait to see the incredible creations you’ll bring to life this year!

👥WHO: ALL Students! New and Returning!
🚨WHAT: MANDATORY ORIENTATION
📍WHERE: Culinary Arts Building (CAB) Room 141
1401 Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77004
⏰WHEN: Wednesday, January 7th, 11:00am - 12:30pm
🤷WHY: To get ready for a successful Spring semester!

Student services & faculty will be available to answer questions, and your classmates will be there to catch up with! It’s going to be a great time to reconnect!

12/10/2025

🌟 New Year, New Opportunities! 🌟
As we step into the new year, we are excited to share that Houston City College is on the lookout for a talented Instructional Kitchen Manager for our Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts programs!
This key role involves overseeing storeroom and lab operations within our state-of-the-art facility, and supporting our faculty in their daily class operations.
We're seeking an individual with excellent organizational skills, high energy, and strong critical thinking abilities. This full-time position offers great benefits and is perfect for someone with experience in hospitality storeroom operations who values a healthy work/life balance.
The posting for the Instructional Kitchen Manager position is now open! Consideration dates are shorter than most, so please don't hesitate!
Find the posting Here!

JOB SUMMARYThe Instructional Kitchen Manager is responsible for supporting the culinary and pastry labs as well as the overall operations for all...

09/08/2025

With a new name, comes a new logo! Houston City College Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher presents the new HCC logo representing the college's commitment to world class education both local and global.

01/02/2025

12/17/2024

Chef Felipe recommends HCC! 🔪🦅💛🖤

Felipe Riccio, the chef and partner at Montrose fine-dining restaurant March, recounts how Houston Community College sparked his career.