HCC culinary students volunteer at March of Dimes signature chefs gala

Oct 20, 2014

18 Houston Community College students in the Culinary Arts Program were served one unforgettable experience at the 2014 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala.

The students got to work alongside 22 of the finest chefs from across Houston at the “Cirque du Cuisine” themed event, presented by Wells Fargo.

The high-profile event at Silver Street Studios catered to an important cause: to raise awareness and money to support the March of Dimes mission of helping mothers have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Six students were assigned to help Chef Mark Cox of Mark’s American Cuisine in food preparation and presentation of a 3-course dinner served exclusively to top donors at the platinum tables.

“I am so glad Mark’s was included in the festivities,” said Cox, an honoree. “It’s our way of giving back to the community and raising money for a great cause.”

“We were able to gain experience working behind the scenes and meet some very well known chefs in the Houston area,” said RoNee Fullylove, HCC culinary student.

The remaining student volunteers helped chefs from restaurants such as Peli Peli, Pico’s Mex-Mex and Nara Sushi & Korean Kitchen.