Celebrating Culinary Arts: Architecture and the Experience of Restaurants
In this article, I will explore restaurants’ architectural and experiential aspects and offer suggestions for those seeking to design a culinary arts space that focuses on the culinary experience. A culinary arts space can be a team-building outreach centre, a unique event pre-function space, or an elegant on-campus restaurant.
Creating a new culinary arts program
Creating a new culinary arts program for restaurants requires balancing student expectations, curriculum needs, and prospective donor philanthropic goals. It also allows the institution to develop symbiotic relationships with internal and external partners.
For the past 23 years, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has sponsored a national culinary arts program called ProStart. This two-year high school program is designed to give students a comprehensive, hands-on experience in all phases of restaurant operations.
Students participating in ProStart receive training from professional chefs and management experts who are connected through class mentors. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter the industry, and they qualify for scholarships and course credits at leading culinary colleges.
Several schools across the nation have partnered with the ProStart program. Institute for Culinary Education (ICE) and Butler University are two of these institutions. Both schools coordinate their programs to ensure that students prepare for careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.
Building a team-building outreach centre, particular event pre-function space, or an elegant on-campus restaurant
Suppose your school wants to create an elegant on-campus restaurant, particular event pre-function space, or team-building outreach centre. In that case, there are several great ideas that you can consider. The great thing about these options is that they will be able to accommodate groups of all sizes and skill levels. They will also offer fun activities to help your students develop new skills. This will be an excellent opportunity to develop relationships that will benefit them later in life.
Some of the most popular choices for a team-building outreach centre include Jumping World. This indoor activity centre is perfect for all kinds of group events. Whether you are planning an anniversary party, a corporate team-building event, or a fundraiser, Jumping World is the ideal venue. It offers safe, interactive activities for all ages, so you can feel confident that your guests will enjoy themselves.