John Gallagher, CEPC
Chef Gallagher has been teaching at Walnut Hill College since 1995 and received the title of Certified Executive Pastry Chef from The American Culinary Federation in 1998. After graduating from culinary school, he went on to become Assistant Pastry Chef at Grand Hyatt New York, Pastry Chef at The Hyatt Hotel […]
Alex Crowe
Mr. Crowe was the founding brewmaster for the Sackets Harbor Brewing Company in New York, where he won seven medals in several international competitions in six different beer style categories. He holds an M.S. in Biochemistry from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a Diploma in Brewing Technology from […]
Akita Brooks
Professor Brooks has been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years and has done everything from working in a bustling airport’s food operation to navigating hotels in the boutique, upscale convention, and luxury markets. Though her first passion is the hospitality industry, her near second is learning and development. […]
Derek Andress, CEPC
Chef Derek Andress has over 20 years of experience as a food service professional in fine dining restaurants and hotels. He has a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts with a minor in Business Management from Drexel University. He also has an Associate of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management […]
Policies
Walnut Hill College has established the following list of policies to keep students informed and safe while in attendance: Student Bill of Rights Title IX Policy Bullying and Harassment Alcohol and Illegal Drugs Missing Student Notification Timely Warnings Emergency Preparedness Policy Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedure Security, Access, and Prompt […]
Alumni Association
About the WHC Alumni Association The mission of the WHC Alumni Association is to engage graduates continuously in programs, activities, and support services that not only contribute to the individual growth of alumni members but also enhance and promote the image of the College and the hospitality industry. Perpetuating a […]
Careers at Walnut Hill College
Careers at Walnut Hill College Established in 1974, Walnut Hill College is America’s first private college to focus on fine dining and luxury hospitality careers. The college offers Associate and Baccalaureate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management. All team members at Walnut Hill College are […]
Internships
Walnut Hill College is affiliated with hundreds of the finest hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos, catering companies, and conference centers in the Greater Philadelphia area and across the country. Internships provide our students with a real-world setting to practice the skills and knowledge they acquire in our classrooms. As interns, students […]
The Great Chefs
What better way to inspire students than to have them create dishes from some of the greatest chefs in the world? The Great Chefs welcomes you to enjoy a gastronomic experience inspired by some of the industry’s top chefs. The restaurant’s inventive cuisine pops against the all-white backdrop of the […]
FAQs
Community Education FAQs When are Community Education classes/events offered? Who can participate? Do you have to be an industry professional? How do I register for a class or event? What do I bring to a hands-on kitchen class? Do you sell gift certificates? Can I book a private class or […]