Central Carolina Community College Culinary Arts

03/26/2026

Come out and see us at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center in Sanford on April 22 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm for our annual Culinary Arts Showcase! For $12.00 (CASH ONLY) you can taste everything our students are preparing. Enjoy some time out of the office and experience a variety of flavors!

03/26/2026

🔥🍖 BBQ Essentials Class – Starts April 9! 🍖🔥

Ribs. Hot dogs. Pork chops. Hamburgers.

And yes… even if you burn it 😅— I can teach you how to grill it right!

👨🏾‍🍳 Chef Lee here — let’s get you confident on the grill!
We’ve got 3 students signed up, and we just need 2–3 more to make this class happen!

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to grill ribs, pork chops, burgers, and hot dogs the right way
✔️ Heat control (no more burning 🔥❌)
✔️ Seasoning and flavor building
✔️ Timing and doneness
✔️ Real BBQ techniques you can use at home

📅 Starts April 9 (after Easter Break)
📍 Central Carolina Community College - Sanford
👉 Don’t wait—sign up today and bring a friend!

Let’s fire up the grill and do it right!

https://ss-prod.cloud.cccc.edu/Student/InstantEnrollment/Search?keyword=C1251

CUL-3041E1-L1506 BBQ Essentials (102271)
Spring 2026 Ce1
Instructors
MR Lewillis Wilson, SR

Meeting Information
Th 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4/9/2026 - 4/30/2026
Dennis Wicker Civic Ctr, Civic Ctr Addition 0108 (Classroom Hours)
Dates4/9/2026 - 4/30/2026
Seats Available 9 / 3 / 12 / 0
Credits
1 CEUs
Grading
Graded, Pass/Fail, Audit
Requisites
None

Course Description
Step into the world of barbecue with this engaging course designed to teach the fundamentals of grilling and smoking. Perfect for beginners and barbecue enthusiasts alike, students will master techniques such as meat selection, seasoning, marinades, smoking, and grilling to create delicious, flavorful dishes. The course highlights essential skills like equipment use, temperature control, and flavor development, while also exploring regional BBQ styles, sauces, and classic side dishes. By the end of the course, participants will have the expertise and confidence to prepare authentic barbecue for gatherings, events, or professional culinary applications. ***** Required Materials and Supplies: Students will need a hat, apron/smock, slip resistant closed toe shoes.

Additional Information
Tuition: $70.00
Topic: Culinary Arts

Additional Course Fees
Fees listed here are in addition to general tuition and fees charged at registration.
CE Accident Insurance:$1.00
Technology Fee-CE:$3.00
Security Fee - Continuing Ed:$2.00

03/12/2026

Sanford Folks - stop by the Cougar Café in Hockaday Hall Thursday, March 19th between 11:30 and 12:30 for lunch this Thursday. We will be serving the regular menu, plus a special of Shepherd's Pie! Yum. And don't forget - we have breakfast, too!

03/12/2026

Join us the Day After St. Patrick's Day for an Irish Hangover Lunch! We have some amazing flavors to offer, so stop by the Natural Chef Café in Pittsboro on Wednesday, 3/18, from Noon—1pm.

House Reuben
Corned Beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Russian dressing, Rye Bread
(nf)
$9

Collard Reuben
Braised collards, slaw, Swiss Cheese, Russian dressing, Rye Bread
(v, nf)
$9

Guinness Chocolate Cake
(nf, v)
$7

AND…
Cottage Pie—7” tin—serves 2-3 – TO GO (NOT HOT)
Ground beef, carrot, celery, onion, mashed potatoes, cheese
(nf, gf)
$12

See you on Wednesday!

Pittsboro EATS! Pittsboro / Chatham NC Foodies

03/09/2026

We have Kids' Culinary Camps in both Chatham and Lee counties!! Get signed up at https://www.cccc.edu/programs/summer-camps today!

KIDS COOKING CAMP
This is a cooking camp for young students age 5-9 who share a passion for cooking. Students will prepare various items including healthy snack, lunches and desserts.

June 1-4 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 8-11 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 15-18 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Chatham Main Campus

July 6-9 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 5-9
• Location: Chatham Main Campus


JUNIOR CHEF BAKING CAMP
This is a camp for students age 10-15 who share a passion for baking and possibly a career as a pastry chef. Students will prepare various baked items including sweet and savory appetizers, breads, and desserts.

June 15-18 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Lee Main Campus

June 29-July 2 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Chatham Main Campus


JUNIOR CHEF COOKING CAMP
This camp is for students ages 10-15 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career in Culinary Arts. Students will prepare various items including entrees, appetizers, and soups.

June 22-25 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Lee Main Campus
June 22-25 (8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
• Cost: $130
• Ages: 10-15
• Location: Chatham Main Campus

Ready for an unforgettable summer? Our exciting summer camps offer a wide range of adventures for kids of all ages and interests. Spark curiosity, build skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Find the perfect camp for your child today. Visit www.cccc.edu/summer-camps to learn more about all we're offering and sign-up soon!

03/05/2026

Natural Chef Café
Wed., March 11th noon - 1pm

Spring Celebration Menu
subject to change

Lemony Risotto garnished with Spring vegetables
(beets, radish & dill)
(v, nf, gf)
$8

Maple-Dijon glazed Salmon or Butternut Squash
broccolini, roasted spring potatoes
(nf, gf, v)
$14

Cream Cheese tart w/ Spring Berries
(nf, v)
$7

See you around campus!

03/04/2026

Come out today for a lovely Italian Lunch at the Pittsboro CCCC Cafe! We'll be serving from noon to 1pm - it sure it a pretty day to sit on our patio. See you on Campus!

02/26/2026

We have a lot happening in our Campus Cafés next week!
Stop by the Cougar Café in Sanford on Tuesday for a grab-n-go Lunch, or Thursday for Breakfast and Lunch!
If you are in Chatham County, our Natural Chef Café is serving lunch on Wednesday.

02/25/2026

BIG NEWS IN SANFORD! We are now serving Breakfast on Thursday mornings in the Cougar Café! Stop by between 8:30 and 10:00 am for a selection of items:
• Pastry & Coffee Combo – $3
• Assorted Pastries – $2
• Yogurt Parfait (Strawberry or Berry Blueberry) – $3
• 2 Pancakes, Bacon, and Coffee or Hot Chocolate – $6
• Coffee – $2
• Hot Chocolate – $2

We have the Cruisin’ Cougar Kitchen (our Food Truck) scheduled to serve on Thursday, 2/26/26 from 11:30 to 12:30 – They will have Wings, Fries and a Drink for $10.00. You can find them out front in the Visitors Lot under the Flag Poles.

Our Cougar Café is also open for Lunch on Thursday, 11:30 to 12:30, with a special of BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Southern Green Beans & Drink, as well as the regular Cougar Café Menu.

02/23/2026

Come have lunch at one of our Campus Cafes this week!

This week there will be NO SERVICE in the Cougar Café on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, 2/25 at the Natural Chef Cafe in Pittsboro
From Noon—1pm we are serving a Southwestern Menu: (Subject to change)

Vegetarian Chimichanga
Stuffed flour tortilla with chickpeas, mushrooms, corn, greens, bell pepper & cheese, topped with a spicy, creamy, avocado sauce
(v, nf)
$6

Tacos - 2 each - Flour tortillas with choice of:
· Cohen farm braised & pulled beef Chuck roast
· Pulled NC pork Carnitas
· Roasted butternut Squash w/ refried beans
All come with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream, Vinegar-apple slaw & jalapeno corn
(vegetarian available, gf available, nf)
$12 for 2

Pecan Mexican Bread Pudding with caramel
(v)
$7
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In Sanford at the Cougar Café on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm they’ll be serving the regular café menu, as well as this Special for $8.00:
· BBQ Chicken
· Mac and Cheese
· Southern Green Beans
· Drink

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Pittsboro / Chatham NC Foodies Pittsboro EATS! Chatham County Schools Lee County High School

02/12/2026

We are having a POP-UP Lunch on Monday, February 16th in Pittsboro at the Natural Chef Café from noon to 1pm.

Wednesday is our regular Global Farm-to-Table Class, also serving from noon to 1pm.

Hope to see you here!

Chatham County Schools Pittsboro EATS! Pittsboro NC Community & Events

02/12/2026

Next week in SANFORD at the Cougar Café - our Culinary Arts Department is serving two lunches - on Tuesday, there are Grab and Go Sandwiches (with fries or a cup of soup and a drink) for $10.00.

Also in the Cougar Café, we have Regular Lunch Service on Thursday with a Special of Chili Mac (with cornbread, a side salad and drink) for $8.00