From field to fork: Durham College and celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy to open Centre for Food

College will celebrate culinary and hospitality-focused programming in Durham Region

WHITBY, ON, Oct. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Durham College will introduce a new level of academic programming today (Thursday, October 17) when it opens the Centre for Food (CFF) at its Whitby campus, marking Durham Region's first-ever post-secondary presence focused on the field-to-fork concept.

President Don Lovisa will be joined by celebrity chefs Jamie Kennedy and Christian Pritchard as the college showcases the new facility including Bistro '67, a 70-seat, green-certified teaching and learning restaurant.

Visuals:

• State-of-the art kitchens, bake lab, wine lab and hotel living lab
• Self-guided tours
• Bistro '67, a 70-seat, green-certified teaching and learning restaurant
• Food prepared by the college's culinary students
• Musical performance by Canadian singer, songwriter and musician Greg Keelor
• CFF living wall

Interview opportunities:

• Jamie Kennedy, celebrity chef and CFF ambassador
• Christian Pritchard, chef and master of ceremonies
• Don Lovisa, president, Durham College
• Roger Anderson, chair, Region of Durham
• Pat Perkins, mayor, Town of Whitby
• Durham College students, faculty and staff

When:
Thursday, October 17
4 to 6 p.m.

Where:
Durham College Centre for Food (Whitby campus)
1610 Champlain Drive, Whitby

Parking:
Enter off Champlain Drive and proceed to the main parking lot at the Durham College Whitby campus

SOURCE: Durham College

Allison Rosnak
Communications and Marketing
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