The Culinary Academy at Contra Costa College

05/27/2026

AQUA TERRA GRILL & PRONTO CAFÉ

Spring 2026 Service Has Officially Closed
Thank you for supporting our students and the CCC Culinary Academy this semester.

We look forward to welcoming you back in Fall 2026, around mid-September.

Scan the QR code to join our mailing list for updates on reopening, menus, reservations, and special events.

Enjoy your summer, See you in the fall!

05/22/2026

Today we celebrate more than graduation.
We celebrate growth, long nights, teamwork, resilience, and the passion our students brought into the kitchen every single day.

The chef coat taught the skills.
The graduation gown celebrates the journey.

From classroom lessons to real kitchen pressure, our students pushed forward with discipline, creativity, and heart.

To all our graduates: keep creating, keep learning, and keep leading. The industry is waiting for your flavor, your story, and your talent.

Congratulations, Class of 2026.
We’re proud of you. 👨‍🍳🎓✨

05/22/2026

Going away for summer break… but still have too much milk left in the fridge? 🥛☀️

Instead of wasting it, turn it into a quick kitchen buttermilk substitute you can freeze and use later.

Comment BUTTERMILK and follow us. We’ll DM you the ratio + method 👀

05/21/2026

Today our culinary students had the opportunity to visit and experience firsthand how premium meat and seafood distribution operates behind the scenes.

Founded in Chicago in 1893, has built a long-standing reputation for supplying high-quality USDA Prime beef, seafood, and specialty proteins to steakhouses, restaurants, hotels, and chefs across the country.

For our students, this was more than just a tour. It was a chance to understand sourcing, quality standards, handling, distribution, and the journey ingredients take before reaching the kitchen. Seeing the industry from the supplier side helps connect classroom learning with the real culinary world.

Thank you to the Allen Brothers team for welcoming our students and sharing your knowledge and passion with the next generation of culinarians.

Great cooking starts long before the stove is turned on. 🔪🐟🥩📦

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05/19/2026

Welcome back to our special guest chef Nader Sharkes as he returns to our culinary kitchen to collaborate, teach, and share his passion through an unforgettable culinary experience.

Today 5/18/26, we’re working together on the art of British Afternoon Tea, bringing tradition, technique, and creativity into the classroom. We’re excited to have him back with our students, our team, and our culinary family. 🍵👨‍🍳🎂🍰🥧

05/18/2026

Join us TODAY at 2:20 p.m. for Instagram Live with Chef Nader!

Chef Nader will be sharing a 30-minute live cooking session featuring British Afternoon Tea.

Don’t miss it. Bookmark it, set your reminder, and join us live in one hour.

Today | 2:20 p.m.
Instagram Live | 30 minutes
Featuring British Afternoon Tea

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05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Culinary Academy × Grizzly Peak Cyclists

For over 10 years, Culinary Academy students have supported Grizzly Peak Cyclists—
baking 3,000+ cookies to fuel the 2026 ride 🍪🚴

04/23/2026

Spring is on the plate

Our Herb-Marinated Grilled Artichoke is here.
Bright, fresh, and kissed with char—tender leaves, rich heart, real flavor.

Simple idea, done right.
Come try it while it’s on the menu.

02/18/2026

We’re open. 🍽✨

Breakfast at Pronto Café.
Lunch at Pronto Café and Aqua Terra Grill.

Tuesday through Thursday.

Coffee. Pastries. Fresh plates. Student-crafted menus.

Reservations available — link in bio.
Menus are live on our order page.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and see familiar faces again.

Let’s make this our best season yet.