News Coverage
A-B Tech Finishes High in American Culinary Federation’s Nationals
July 25th 2023 Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on July 25, 2023 Asheville — A team of culinary students from A-B Tech was awarded second place on July 19 in the American Culinary Federation’s national finals competition in New Orleans.
Culinary Final Four: WNC student chefs compete for top honors in New Orleans
July 19th 2023 Update 7/20: A-B Tech's culinary team tied for second place at the American Culinary Federation finals!
Culinary Dance: Student Chef of Year Finalist Roman Nourse Polishes His Moves for ACF Competition
July 17th 2023 After practicing his signature entrée for the upcoming American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) national competition twice a week for the past three months, 24-year-old Roman Nourse often finds himself cooking duck in his sleep.
A-B Tech Culinary Students Head to American Culinary Federation National Finals
July 14th 2023 Student Team and Student Chef to Vie for
A-B Tech's 'hot food team' to compete in national finals. What it takes to be a winner.
July 12th 2023 Asheville — Those hungry for a rich culinary arts education may get one in Asheville without whisking away to institutes across the country or abroad.
A-B Tech Department Chair Paige Jimeson Instills a Legacy of Giving Back in Veterinary Medical Technician Students
July 10th 2023 Chair of the Veterinary Medical Technology Department at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Paige Jimeson always loved animals and wanted to go into the veterinary field. Originally from Marion, North Carolina, Paige got her first job at a veterinary hospital when she was fifteen.
A-B Tech, ABCCM partnership brings classes to veterans’ doorstep
June 29th 2023 Some veterans find it difficult to adjust after military service. They might lack skills that lead to civilian jobs, and in some cases, that leads to homelessness.
Culinary Alchemy, Daniel Gorman | A.A.S., Culinary Arts (2007)
June 21st 2023 Asheville — It’s hard to imagine Daniel Gorman doing anything outside of a kitchen.
First Culinary Apprenticeship by A-B Tech, Givens Estates Proves Successful
June 15th 2023 Asheville — A new culinary apprenticeship offered by A-B Tech Community College and Givens Estates, the first of its kind in the region, has announced its first successful candidate completion.
Asheville chef wins global culinary competition, heading to finals in Singapore
June 13th 2023 Asheville — A local chef who’s trained many a student to compete on national stages found himself center-ring in an international battle of the culinary arts.