NECC Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts

High above the busy streets of downtown Haverhill, there’s a hustle and bustle with a rhythm all its own. Mixers whir, knives slice and dice, and timers sound, all while the Merrimack River flows coolly by.

The product of a long-simmering idea to grow a culinary program at the college, the Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts at Northern Essex opened in 2020 and is now offering up a full slate of credit and non-credit classes.

The institute occupies two floors in The Heights, a newly built ten-story luxury building on Merrimack Street. The space includes classrooms, laboratories, and state-of-the-art kitchens—as well as breathtaking views of the river.

Preparing for Careers in Culinary and Hospitality

If you’re interested in a career in the culinary or hospitality fields, Northern Essex—with its affordable tuition and beautiful new facility-is the perfect place to start. The college offers an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management, Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Certificate in Culinary Arts, and a Certificate in Baking and Pastry.

For more information, contact Enrollment Services, 978-556-3700 or enrollmentservices@necc.mass.edu.

Non-credit Courses for the Community

Designed for adults looking to brush up on their skills, learn new dishes, and make new connections, the non-credit culinary classes are all taught by industry professionals. Most classes meet on weekday evenings and are a hands-on learning opportunity that includes enjoying the meal when done.

For more information, contact 978-556-3060 or communityeducation@necc.mass.edu.