Open House 2026

Embark on Your
Culinary Journey

Discover your passion for the culinary arts in an immersive open house on May 23rd.

Date

May 23, 2026

Time

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location

6140 SW University Way,
El Paso, TX 79925

Event Agenda

Kitchen Demos

Chicken skewers with sautéed sauce (1 mini skewer)

Kitchen 1: Chef Nicole

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM,
12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM

Caesar Salad (mini salad)

Kitchen 2: Chef Ruby

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM,
12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM

Molecular kitchen (spherification and nitrogen)

Kitchen 4: Chef Jacob

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM,
12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM

Cookies and cupcakes (2 cookies or 1 cupcake)

Baking: Chef Jessica Rodriguez

10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM,
12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM

Auditorium Sessions

10:30 AM

From Student to Industry – Jennifer Sosa

10:45 AM

Competitions & Experimental Learning – Javone Graham (Grill Master)

11:00 AM

Enrollment Guidance with Ruby Ramirez

11:30 AM

From Student to Industry – Andrea Aguilar (KALA talk)

11:45 AM

Competitions & Experimental Learning – Mariana Aguilar

12:00 PM

Enrollment Guidance with Ruby Ramirez

12:30 PM

From Student to Industry – Jennifer Sosa

12:45 PM

Competitions & Experimental Learning – Video Wine & Taco

1:00 PM

Enrollment Guidance with Ruby Ramirez

1:30 PM

From Student to Industry – Edwin Zapata

1:45 PM

Competitions & Experimental Learning – Student

KICKSTART YOUR CULINARY CAREER:
OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION

Don’t miss the chance to see our state-of-the-art facilities and speak with our chef instructors. Space is limited for hands-on demonstrations.

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Full access to the kitchen demonstration

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Personalized admissions counseling

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Tasting of live preparations

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