12th Annual Bits and Bites

After careful consideration, Dallas College is saddened to announce the cancellation of “Bits and Bites ... To Go!” for 2020. As you may know, on Oct. 14, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins elevated the county’s COVID-19 risk level from orange for “Extreme Caution” to red for “Stay Home Stay Safe.” Dallas College is taking every precaution to prevent the community spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of all who were participating in the event this year.

Please send an email to foundation@dcccd.edu to confirm how you would like your ticket purchase handled or if you have any questions. We look forward, however, to seeing you at Bits and Bites 2021!

12th Annual Bits and Bites ... To Go! Supports Dallas Culinary Culture

You’ve never experienced takeout like this! In response to COVID-19, this year’s Bits and Bites food festival is now a drive-thru, social-distancing friendly culinary event.
And it’s set for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, from 3-6 p.m.

The 12th annual event features Dallas’ best chefs, working together with our students to demonstrate restaurant operations innovation, execute safe practices to protect our guests and workforce, exemplify the resiliency of this industry and show gratitude for our front-line workers and service industry professionals. Please join us for this afternoon of fun!

Drive-thru patrons will receive specially curated bites (tapas style) from more than 25 chefs, who have collaborated to deliver an experience like no other… To Go! By participating in this food festival, you’re supporting the students and chefs who serve our community through professional careers in the culinary and hospitality industry!

Innovative Event Venue

Hosted at our new Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center at Webb Chapel, ticket holders will experience delicious cuisine from top alumni chefs, as well as other local notable chefs who employ and work with our students. They will prepare and serve you innovative curated bites and delicious specialty beverages … To Go! See the list of both prominent and rising star chefs below and check out the photo album from last year’s event.

Directions

Need directions to Bits and Bites … To Go!? Click here for directions to our CPH Center.

Your $75 ticket purchase price helps support our students! Other comparable events usually cost up to $120 per person. This is a great value to support our incredible students and chefs!

A Workforce Development Machine

For more than 50 years, El Centro has trained an expert and passionate workforce serving the North Texas culinary and hospitality industry. Through Bits and Bites and other community efforts, the Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality (CPH) program demonstrates its commitment to the local culinary community and its status as a nationally recognized culinary arts and pastry training program.

Massive Program Expansion – We are now Dallas College!

Thanks to the overwhelming support of you, the local industry and the greater Dallas community, Bits and Bites has been a tremendous success! This year the CPH program expanded into world-class culinary training facilities that previously housed Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. This facility acquisition by Dallas College is a model for public utilization of existing infrastructure directed toward workforce development to impact the critical shortage for trained professionals in our industry! Come celebrate with us and purchase your tickets today!