Johnson & Wales University offers a range of services focused on creating meaningful community engagement. Discover ways for your community organization to be involved including hosting your event on our Providence and Charlotte campuses.
Want to sharpen your knife skills, learn how to taste wine or plan an event you’ll remember? JWU opens its kitchens, classrooms and event spaces to the public at both campuses in Providence, R.I., and Charlotte, N.C. Take a cooking class taught by professional chefs, book a caterer for a wedding or company party, rent a space for a conference or attend one of our industry conferences.
Cooking Classes for All Levels
JWU’s Kitchen Academy provides an immersive culinary experience where you’ll explore global cuisine and get hands-on training from professional chefs. Browse our recreational cooking classes, summer camps and more.
In-person classes are held at our Providence and Charlotte campuses. Learn more:
The most valuable parts of the classes are the community, the shared joy of cooking & the entrance into a secret society of knowledge & techniques that chefs do automatically but the uninitiated don’t know.”
JWU Providence offers a variety of on-campus and off-site catering services for events of all sizes — from casual luncheons to formal dinners. Our dedicated culinary and event planners can transform any venue into a remarkable experience.
Home to more than 50 distinctive event spaces, the Providence Campus offers a setting for every celebration — from corporate meetings and weddings to community galas and private dinners.
JWU’s Charlotte Campus is sure to have a space tailor-made for your event — large or small. Spaces run the gamut from the Hance Auditorium — which seats 160+ guests and is an ideal setting for presentations or culinary demos — to classrooms, labs and the versatile University Events Center.
JWU is an Approved Program Provider for the globally recognized Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) — providing a thorough grounding in food pairings, wine and beverage production, and wine-tasting techniques.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, explore a new passion, or gain hands-on experience, JWU’s non-degree professional and personal development programs offer both online and in-person options to fit your needs.
