Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center

Rockland Community College’s Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center is located downtown in the iconic river village of Nyack, NY.

At its focus, the Center offers credit and non-credit degree programs, with hospitality and culinary tracks. Students learn in a state-of-the-industry teaching kitchen with restaurant-quality equipment, receive instruction from talented professionals, and experience the business operations of the Center first-hand.

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center kitchen

RCC's Culinary Program Ranked 6th in New York

Chef’s Pencil ranked RCC’s Culinary Arts program in their top 10 program in New York. Read more about the ranking and learn more about RCC’s program.

Food Enthusiast Program

Join us for evenings filled with great food and good company.

Spring 2025 Classes:

  • March 6: Braising Osso Bucco (Veal) or Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit) with Chef Steve Brunner
  • March 19: Classico Italiano with Chef Steve Brunner
  • April 3: Chillin’ & Grillin’ with Chef Steve Brunner
  • April 17: Kreyol Catering with Chef Eve Chery
  • May 1: April Showers Bring May Flowers with Chef Katie Lewis
  • May 14: Tiramisu with Chef Matt Siciliano
Get Tickets

Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or [email protected] with any questions.

Hudson Valley Magazine's Best of Hudson Valley Winner 2022
view from the behind the cooking range in the theater

Professional Features & Rental Opportunities

In addition to the teaching kitchen, the Center features a theater with a professional kitchen stage for events and demonstrations, meeting room rental space. Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or [email protected] for more information about the space.

Hudson Valley Region Culinary Scene​

The Center strengthens the local foothold of artisanal foods, craft beverages and agro-tourism originating from the Mid-Hudson Valley region, and supports community initiatives for Rockland County residents and nearby friends.

Culinary Summer Youth Program

The College’s Culinary Summer Youth Program is offered at the Center, where children (grades 4-8) who love to cook will learn kitchen and cooking basics, use of kitchen equipment, proper sanitation and knife skills. Learn more about the summer culinary program.

Contact Information

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center
70 Main St., Nyack, NY
(corner of Broadway & Main St)

Academic Program Inquiries

Matthew Siciliano
Academic Program Director
Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center 
845-875-7572 
[email protected]

Facility and Event Inquiries

Mark Davidoff
Director
Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center
845-574-4795
[email protected]