The Natural Chef Cafe at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) offers locally grown foods, prepared fresh and sustainably, for lunch service, take-out meals, and occasional sit-down dinners (multi-course or family-style). The menu, guided by seasonal ingredients, changes week-to-week and often spans cuisines and cultures. Vegan and vegetarian options are available, and dietary restrictions are clearly labeled.
CCCC students enrolled in the culinary program prepare dishes under the guidance of chefs, who teach, oversee the program, and manage operations. Chef Regina Minter and Chef Kelly Burton are both integral parts of cafe operations, education, and menu preparation and design. The cafe supports local farmers and utilizes ingredients from the Student Farm at CCCC. Additionally, they do not use bleached flours, sugars, or GMO foods. The cafe is not 100% organic; however, organic products are used throughout their operations when possible, and they purchase from organic-practicing farmers. All fees collected are used to replenish the Cafe pantry and to support the educational program. Prices are based on the cost of goods used to prepare the meal.
