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Culinary Shop
The Culinary Arts program trains students in all phases of the food service industry. Students receive the foundational knowledge and skills needed to enter a career in food services. While operating a restaurant open to the public, students receive 1,775 hours of back-of-house and front-of-house on-the-job experiential learning. They employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. Leadership and teamwork skills are developed in collaborating with others to accomplish common goals and objectives. Students know and understand the importance of employability skills before entering the workforce.
The Orchard Restaurant
The Orchard is Platt Tech student run restaurant. The restaurant is operated by the Junior & Senior class under the guidance of their culinary instructor.
We are opened to the public & faculty/staff for dine in or take out. In addition to our dining room, we are offer catering, baked goods and other gourmet items.
Our menus run for cycles which anywhere from 7-12 days depending on the school schedule. Please check the cycle menu tab for our hours and menu selections.
Our typical business hours are:
Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-10am for Coffee & Baked Goods (Take Out Only)
11:15am-12:15pm for Lunch (Dine in or Take Out; No Delivery)
Hours may vary due to school activities, weather or holidays.
If you are a party of 4 or more, you must make reservation at least 2 days prior to day you would like to dine in. Please e-mail katrin.mandiola@cttech.org to make a reservation.
We only accept cash or check - we do not have an ATM available on site.
Please give us a call to see if we are open! 203-783-5300 ext. 26344
We look forward to seeing you dine with us!
Get to know the Chef Instructors
Chef Katrin Mandiola - Department Head
I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management. With over 20 years of experience in the food service industry, I have worked in various roles, including catering, food service director, sales, and executive chef. Currently, I have the privilege of teaching the next generation of potential culinary professionals, preparing them for the workforce. Throughout my career, I’ve gained invaluable experience, and I’m excited to now pass on my knowledge to students, helping them strengthen their culinary skills and potentially pursue a career in the culinary arts—or at least acquire a valuable life skill.
Chef Olivia Nosal
I am a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, where I earned an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts. Over the past 20 years, I have gained extensive experience in various roles within the culinary industry, ranging from dishwasher to sous chef, and have worked in both casual dining and fine dining establishments. My primary focus has been on the creation and decoration of wedding and special occasion cakes. I am thrilled to embark on my new role as a Culinary Instructor at Platt Tech and am eager to share my knowledge and passion with the next generation of chefs and bakers.
Chef Daniel Mingay
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