Great Plains Culinary Institute

Great Plains Culinary Institute We are the Culinary/Hospitality Program at SCC We are the Great Plains Culinary Institute, located at Southeast Community College in Lincoln NE.

✨CHEF SPOTLIGHT ✨Chef George LambertBanquet Theme: Caribbean➡️ Why did you choose your theme?I chose the Caribbean theme...
09/10/2026

✨CHEF SPOTLIGHT ✨

Chef George Lambert

Banquet Theme: Caribbean

➡️ Why did you choose your theme?
I chose the Caribbean theme because it’s personal to me - my parents are from the Caribbean.

➡️ Which menu item best represents your culinary style, and why?
Short rib torchon is the dish that best represents my culinary style because it blends Caribbean flavors with French techniques I learned in the industry.

➡️ What originally inspired you to pursue a career in the culinary field?
Watching Japanese Iron Chef as a kid inspired me to pursue a culinary career.

➡️ What advice would you give to future chefs entering the culinary industry? Always try to learn something new every day, no matter where you work, and hold yourself to high standards in everything you do.

➡️ How do you like to spend your time when you’re not in the kitchen?
When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy playing board games and video games, and watching movies.

“George brings extensive experience from a wide range of kitchens, particularly in fine dining, which allows him to offer exceptional industry knowledge to students. One of his greatest strengths is his calm and composed demeanor in the kitchen. Even in high-pressure situations, he remains level-headed, respectful, and supportive of his team”. -Chef Mike

“Chef George loves pickles, snickerdoodle and Lebron James”. - Chef Jade

09/09/2026

🔪 Knife skills with Chef Laura!

Learning the techniques that every great chef needs. 👩‍🍳

09/08/2026

Construction detour? No problem! Here’s how to get to Course Restaurant.

📍 8800 O St, Lincoln, NE 68520
🕒 Lunch: Monday–Thursday, 11 AM–2 PM, walk-ins and reservations
🕒 Banquets and Buffets: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 PM, tickets required
🌐www.southeast.edu/course
📞 402-437-2727

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Banquet tickets are officially on sale! Find the tickets at www.southeast.edu/course and click the online order from! Th...
09/02/2026

Banquet tickets are officially on sale! Find the tickets at www.southeast.edu/course and click the online order from! There was a technical issue earlier, that has now been fixed! We apologize for the inconvience that has caused for you, our guests, this morning.

✨ IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! ✨Our Student Banquets & Buffets are back! 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳Join us on Thursdays throughout the seme...
08/28/2026

✨ IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! ✨
Our Student Banquets & Buffets are back! 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Join us on Thursdays throughout the semester for delicious menus prepared and served by our talented students.

September 10 - Caribbean Banquet by Chef George
September 17 - Korean Banquet by Matt
September 24 - Persona Banquet by Zaemn
October 1 - Soul Food Buffet
October 22 - Game Day Buffet
October 29 - Jordan’s Banquet
November 5 - Hunter’s Banquet

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:00 AM!
📋 Get your tickets through the Course Restaurant webpage, www.southeast.edu/course

✨ IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! ✨Our Student Banquets & Buffets are back! 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳Join us on Wednesdays throughout the sem...
08/28/2026

✨ IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR! ✨
Our Student Banquets & Buffets are back! 🍽️👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Join us on Wednesdays throughout the semester for delicious menus prepared and served by our talented students.

September 16 - Fallout Banquet by Chef Mike
September 23 - Autumn Banquet by Sam
October 7 - Oktoberfest Buffet
October 21 - Garden Banquet by Addison
October 28 - All Hallow’s Night by Emily
November 4 - Italian Banquet by Ulrich
November 18 - A Whole Lot of Color by Zoey
December 2 - Alice in Wonderland Buffet

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:00 AM!

📋 Get your tickets through the Course Restaurant webpage, www.southeast.edu/course

08/25/2026

🇫🇷✨ It’s France Day in our International Cuisine class!

05/05/2026

We are grateful for the opportunity to cook and serve dinner at Matt Talbot alongside our Culinary and Baking students in the Culinary/Hospitality Operations class.

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✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ✨Hailey TruellBanquet Theme: My Birthday➡️ Why did you choose your theme?The banquet was randomly as...
04/29/2026

✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ✨

Hailey Truell

Banquet Theme: My Birthday

➡️ Why did you choose your theme?
The banquet was randomly assigned on my birthday, so I thought I might as well celebrate.

➡️ What are you most looking forward to about your banquet?

I’m excited to see my own ideas being executed by the people I’ve gotten really close to during this class.

➡️ What menu item are you most proud of?
I would say the dessert because it’s been my favorite for many years. I actually haven’t made it before, so I can’t wait to see my friends help me bring that dish to life.

➡️ What inspired you to join the program?
I have always loved the art of culinary and food science. I think food is a great way to bring people together.

➡️ What have you learned from Chef Mike and your peers while taking this class?
One of the most important things I’ve learned is that it’s easier to succeed when you have people close to you who are willing to help. This class taught me to care about others’ work and to always focus on quality.

➡️ Do you have any special memories or highlights from your time here at Great Plains Culinary Institute?
I really enjoyed Advanced Culinary Fundamentals—it helped me improve my skills and get out of my comfort zone. I also liked working with proteins. Chef Mike made everything easy to understand and follow.

➡️ What advice would you give to a student who is considering attending this program?
Don’t be afraid to try. It might not work out the first time, but just trying already makes you successful.

➡️ What is your favorite activity outside of culinary school?
I love being outside—going to the lake, jet skiing, four-wheeling, and spending time with my cats.

➡️ What plans do you have after graduation?
I’m going to work for a catering company in Omaha, and I plan to become a private chef in a couple of years and eventually start my own business.

“Hailey went out of her comfort zone and opted to take extra baking classes even though her focus is culinary. She always has a positive attitude and brings energy to class. Hailey is polite, quick, clean, and efficient. She has been a pleasure to have in class!” - Chef Cassie

04/26/2026

IT’S TOMORROW, AND WE STILL HAVE TICKETS LEFT!

Hors d’oeuvres and Dessert Buffet at Course Restaurant on Monday, April 27th, from 3:00–4:00 PM 🍰

Enjoy a delicious variety of sweet and savory bites, plus coffee, lemonade, and water included.

🎟️ Tickets: $25 (tax included)
📍 Course Restaurant

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8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE
68520

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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