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.
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:
- May 1: April Showers Bring May Flowers with Chef Katie Lewis
- May 14: Tiramisu with Chef Matt Siciliano
Contact Mark Davidoff at 845-875-7571 or [email protected] with any questions.
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]