Hospitality & Culinary Community Education

Discover a world of hospitality and culinary delights! Whether becoming a budding home chef or wanting to create memorable experiences for friends and family, these community education classes are the perfect way to learn new skills and explore exciting opportunities.

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Explore the world of food and hospitality in a fun, supportive environment designed to provide students with:

Hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art kitchens
Culinary techniques from experienced chefs
Knowledge of food trends, nutrition, and hospitality management
Creative and practical skills to use at home or in a career

FCC Completion Awards

Earn an FCC Completion Award for each course completed, recognizing your growing skills and commitment to the field.

The Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute (HCTI) at FCC is a proud partner school of The American College of Culinary Medicine (ACCM) and the first culinary school in the country to offer the Health meets Food: Culinary Medicine for Foodservice Professionals program.

Since launching in summer 2023, 23 students have completed the program and 15 have earned the Certified Culinary Medicine Professional (CCMP) credential. In the most recent cohort, all 11 enrolled students earned their CCMP -- an achievement that reflects both the quality of the program and the dedication of our students.

HCTI has expanded its culinary medicine offerings to the broader community through the Health meets Food: Community Adult Beginner and Advanced Series, bringing evidence-based healthy cooking education to Frederick residents at every level.

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Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) requirements vary by program. Please read individual course descriptions for details.

HCT122: Health meets Food - Community Adult Beginner Series
Saturdays, 1/9 – 1/30/27 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get ready to create healthy and delicious meals, eat on a budget, and plan for future culinary adventures. Discover cooking techniques based on Mediterranean Diet principles and enjoy making terrific, delicious food that just happens to be good for you!

HCT123: Health meets Food - Community Adult Advanced Series
Saturdays, 2/20 – 3/13/27 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Continue your culinary journey by learning how to evaluate and apply the latest culinary research to create healthy menu and recipes, enhance the quality and nutrition of meals you prepare, and improve overall diet quality- especially targeting diet-related health conditions.

Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) duration & format vary by program. Please read individual course descriptions for details.

Health meets Food: Community Adult Series

Program Length: Four weeks
Timing: Morning classes
Dates: Vary
Format: In-person
Location: The Monroe Center - 200 Monroe Avenue, Frederick, MD

Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) tuition & fees vary by program.

Tuition and class fees (approximate): Up to $250 per course
Registration fee: a $15.00 one-time-per-year non-refundable fee, applicable to the first class registration of the year, is due at the time of registration.
Residency fees apply to students outside Frederick County
- Maryland students are assessed an additional $5 per course
- Non-Maryland students are assessed an additional $10 per course.

Financial assistance options are available for select Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) programs and eligible students to offset the cost of training. Resources include:

CEWD scholarships
Workforce development funding
Program-specific financial aid opportunities
Payment Plan options
Dual Enrollment for FCPS Juniors & Seniors

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At a Glance

2Courses

4Week Courses

1Credential per Course

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Elizabeth DeRose
Director, Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute
ederose@frederick.edu
301.846.2404

Ysabell Lopez-Alvarez
Academic Office Manager
ylopezalvarez@frederick.edu
240.629.7912

Registration Office
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
CEInfo@frederick.edu
301.624.2888

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