Hey, Greenville, Kimberly + Darrius here. 👋 We recently stepped out of our comfort zones (aka 6AM City headquarters) for a cool experience at The Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College.
The school’s suite of hospitality courses range from front-of-house and hotel management to food + beverage pairings and buffet organization (which involves two weeks of ice carving — a skill that is apparently needed in the industry). See what happened when we tried our hand at ice carving. (Yes, chainsaws were involved.)
What we tried:
We started with a 300 lb. block of ice. Chef Austin, a former Greenville Tech student turned instructor, led us step-by-step to transform the ice into a stunning sculpture named Nemo’s Guardian Angel-fish. For professionals, most sculptures take about an hour and a half to two hours depending on the amount of detail included. It took us about three hours to complete ours (not too bad for a pair of amateurs).
Ice sculptures are incorporated into the decor of many events, including weddings, engagement parties, corporate events, and more. Some are designed for guest interaction and are used to display food or as a fun way to chill drinks (ice luge anyone?)
What not to miss:
This experience was something to cross off a bucket list that Kimberly didn’t even realize she wanted to cross off her bucket list. Students looking to step outside their comfort zones or level up their skill set shouldn’t overlook courses like Buffet Organization.
What we’re still talking about:
The tools used to create an ice sculpture range from a chainsaw and different drill bits to sanding tools and chisels. So much goes into refining each detail of the sculpture. Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas offers students the best possible environment for gaining culinary skills with state-of-the-art facilities, including a room designed especially for ice carving.
How you can experience this:
Don’t let the $0 tuition scholarships fool you — this degree packs a rigorous punch for students seeking to embark on a career in the hospitality industry.
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: Ice carving at Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas
- Price: $0 tuition scholarships for Spring 2023
- Website: https://catalog.gvltec.edu/school-education-professional-studies/culinary-arts/hospitality-tourism-management/
- Address: Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at the NW campus, 8109 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC
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