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"It’s a beautiful campus. Classes aren’t spread around the building and the garden adds a nice homey touch."

- Tony Brown, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts student.

News & Events

News & Events at Texas Culinary Academy!

  TCA Special Events Calendar


 
  • TCA Chocolate Show – February 9
    Celebrate the expansive world of chocolate! Students compete in chocolate sculpture, chocolate showpiece, chocolate candy bars, chocolate truffles and more. Chef demos will showcase the use of chocolate in sweet and savory recipes.  
  • BBQ Event – April 26
    Student teams compete in this truly Texan BBQ competition! Categories include best brisket, best ribs and best BBQ chicken. The community is invited to come and taste the competition!
  • 3rd Annual Bastille Day – July 12
    At this authentic event commemorating French Independence, TCA celebrates its Le Cordon Bleu heritage and more than 100 years of French culinary education. Learn about French cuisine with chef demonstrations, food and wine tastings and an engaging, delicious cultural symposium.
  • Asia Food Fest – September 5 & 6
    TCA partners with the Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce to bring you two days of culture and cuisine. The festival will include an Asian marketplace, Iron Chef-style     competitions, and will host Asian chefs from regions as diverse as India, China and Thailand.
  • Mediterranean Festival – October 18
    Experience the ingredients and cooking techniques of the Mediterranean. A full day of hands-on cooking seminars for adults and children includes everything from making fresh mozzarella to tagine cooking. Demonstrations from local chefs and a student symposium explore the cuisine and ingredients of the Mediterranean’s many regions.
  • Chili Cook-Off – November 15
    TCA Students and Faculty compete for “Best Chili” braggin’ rights. The community is invited to come and sample all the entries.  
  • 7th Annual Gingerbread Competition – December 13
    A Central Texas media favorite! All of Austin competes to win the title of best gingerbread house. Categories include adult, professional and children. Join us for a grand display of gingerbread houses, pictures with chef Santa and cookie decorating for the kids.